Indian Classical dance for all w/ Aparna Sindhoor

Classes
Fall 2018|#2700.303

Age at least 18 yrs but less than 99 yrs, Mixed
Arts & EnrichmentNon Applicable Program

Description

Aparna Sindhoor, her students and company members lead you through basic movements of Bharata Natyam, an Indian classical dance form with origins in the temples and courts of Southern India. The form has a strong component of rhythmic footwork, musicality, lyricism, and Abhinaya or acting/expressive technique. This is class is open to all ages and abilities. No prior experience necessary; bring clothes to move in and comfortable shoes and socks.

Dr. Aparna Sindhoor is Founder and Artistic Director of Navarasa Dance Theater (navarasa.org), and a teacher, dancer, choreographer, director, actor and singer. For her project, she is choreographing a new evening-length dance work with S.M. Raju and Anil Natyaveda on the theme of love. Residency classes are taught by Dr. Aparna Sindhoor and Anil Natyaveda along with Navarasa Dance Theater. Sindhoor and Natyaveda are world renowned choreographers and performers. They have created work in USA, Canada, Germany and India for more than two decades. Critics have called their work: "breathtaking" - Times of India "a magical mix of traditions and styles" - Boston Globe.


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By Metro - 4th St. Santa Monica Downtown stop, walk two blocks west to Ocean and 1.5 blocks north from the Pier entrance.

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About: Visit the Camera Obscura Art Lab at 1450 Ocean to get a different perspective. The City of Santa Monica offers arts, crafts and culture classes for adults here year-round, and you can polish your writing, take a better photo, learn how to make paper, get your groove on and find a community of makers and movers. Weekly hangouts with artists through the ongoing Studio Residency program as well as workshops and one-off experiences bring insight into a variety of artistic work. This community practice space offers room for you to develop your own creativity and learn from others.

Activity meeting dates

Sep 15, 2018
Sat2:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Instructor

Aparna Sindhoor

More Information

SupervisorNaomi Okuyama
Number of sessions1
DepartmentAdult

Registration dates

Last day is Sep 15, 2018 2:00 PM
$5.00
Retired
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