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Indian Classical & Folk Dance
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(Bharatnatyam/ Kathak)
‘Dancexercises’
Yoga & Indian Martial ArtsBharata Natyam Sridhar Shanmugam

The sacred temple dance from temples of India, taught in the most spiritual way with scientific principles by Sridhar Shanmugam.
Bharata Natyam is the embodied expression of the desire to unite with the divine. Originating 2500 years in India, substantiated by "Natya Sashtra" the only ancient text on performing arts" was performed in Temples as part of daily worship. Using language of expression and gestures called "Abhinaya" and complex foot works called "adavus", and the longing for spiritual awakening conveyed thru a "marga" . Every aspect of the dance is unifying the body, mind and the intellect towards the Supreme Being - the divine.
BHARATA NATYAM -- all levels welcome
Weekdays & Weekends -- call for schedule
Adavus (Beginning Steps)
Margam (Dances)
Natya Yoga (Asana in Dance)
Tala (Rhythm)
Hasta Prana (Mudras)
*Natya Yoga Session: Unfold your bodily practice into a moment of devotion and depth. We begin with a Sanskrit Invocation and then work with deliberate awareness and grounded intention through a sequence of asanas which is specifically designed to feel bodily alignment as a mandala of infinite grace.

*Tala and/or Theory Classes: Bharata Natyam requires a balance of body, mind and spirit. The study of history, Margam (dance sequencing) and Sahitya (poetic text) is a powerful way to deepen your dance practice as well as other aspects of of your life. These South Indian Carnatic Tala (rhythm) exercises have a profound ability to focus and harmonize the mind.

*Sutras from Natya Sashtra: Dance students meet on regular basis to study the Sutras in Sanskrit. This is a simple and profound practice that students of any level can join in and benefit from. Begin by learning the alphabet and work at your own pace.
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www.sridharshanmugam.org
Phone: 718-781-0885 / Email: shri.nyc@gmail.com