13/08/2016
NARTANA KIRTANA – THE CENTRE FOR DIVINE ARTS.
BAHARATANATYAM- BHA=BHAAVA, RAA= RAAGA, TAA=TAALA.
The culmination of these three elements, baava, raaga and taala is divine art called BHARATANAYAM. All the Indian classical dances are the divine gift from the god himself which are rich in these three elements. Classical dances are the means to reach god and get united with him. The union of jeevaatma with paramaatma. Classical dances enhances our knowledge, attitude, behavior and develops the personality .
Why Nartana Kritana Dance class for your child.?????
1- Students learn the Bharatanatyam in its purest form and professionally in the Maragam system. They develop spatial skills, gross motor skills, memorization and retention skills. They develop courage and confidence. The stamina to dance for 1 ½ hour will be developed. Choreography skills develop.
2- Style followed is kalashetra .
3- Students are given intense training in Adavus(basics of Bharatanatyam) for two years.
4- The text ABHINAYADARPANA is followed according to Akhilabharatiya Gandharvya Mahavidyala exams. The Sanskrit slokas from the text is taught to the students.
5- Students practice the rhythm with metronome. Rhythm is very important element in dance.
6- Students are trained in Nattuvangam from the initial stages of learning only along with the recitation of the adavus, jatis and the songs which they learn to dance.
7- The students are trained in the basics of carnatic music, which is a must for dance. The students understand the different taala( sapta talas), rhythm, Raagas and Shruti. The aspect of “Shrutir Maata and laya Pita” Shruti is the mother and rhythm is the father-is taught to the children.
8- They will be trained to give the Akhilabharatiya Gandharva Mahavidyalaya exams- National level exams.
Certificates are considered in the 10th and 12th exams.
The certificates are considered during the placements also.
The certificates are also equivalent to the B.A and M.A degrees.
The students will face many viva in these exams which will give confidence to face any situation, interview, face audience, people in real life.
9- The students through the dance class will be inculcated with Indian values, respect for Indian culture and they will represent our country during each performance.
10- The students will be trained for Arengaetram- the dream performance in each and every dancers life .
11- The students are also trained in Surya Namaskara and Pranayam for their health.
12- The students are trained in the dance make up skills too.
13- The Students are also trained to teach other children in the class where in inculcated the teaching skills in them.
14- The students who are 8 years and in 3rd standard are only eligible to join the class due to health reasons.
15- The duration of the class is approximately 1 ½ hours to 2 hours.
16- The classes at Tingre Nagar- Wednesday and Friday 4.30 to 6.30.No-1, first floor, Maitri Park, Lane 13, near 13n, kaken gas road, Tingre nagar, Pune 411032.
17- The classes at Lohegaon- Thursday and Saturday. Lohegaon classes-Cute Kids Montessori, Narayan Park B 101, opposite to pathare wasti, Vadagaon Shinde road, Lohegaon, pune 411047.
18- The monthly fees is 1000/person/ month. Total 8 classes- 2 hours each class.
Arengetram So far done by- Swati, Aishwarya, Reshma, Aradhana, Roshni and Amrithaa.
Profile of Dr. Lakshmi.B.Sivakumar, the Bharatanatyam dancer
Dr. Lakshmi is a disciple of Karnataka Kalasri, Guru Smt.Vasanthalakshmi at Vishruta School of Arts, from Bangalore, and she had her initial trainings under Guru Smt. Subhadra Prabhu and the dancing duo of Sri .Kiran Subramanyam and Smt.Sandhya Kiran.
She is also a graded artist for Doordarshan.
Lakshmi has an association of over 30 years with dance, which has taken her to perform at various venues and events across India and U.K.
Lakshmi has been conferred doctorate by the University of Bangalore for her thesis on Dance and Sanskrit.
Lakshmi has performed at many venues across India, including major dance festivals like Hampi Utsav, Purandaradasa Festival, All India Poetess Conference, Ankura Festival, the Natyanjali at Chidambaram, Nadaneeranjanam please see the detailed list attached.
In the year 2004 Lakshmi was invited to perform by the prestigious Nehru Centre, London, which was followed by a series of performances across U.K. during that visit, please see the detailed list attached.
In recognition of her talent the Military Engineering Services Hyderabad have conferred on her the title – “Natya Kala Kusuma”
In the year 2002, duly recognizing the talent and proficiency of Lakshmi, the Department of Culture and Kannada, Govt.of Karnataka bestowed the task of holding a workshop on dance, music and drama at Vijipura, the event sponsored by the Govt. of Karnataka, showcased another facet of Lakshmi in successfully conducting the workshops, as the outcome saw the well groomed studends, Lakshmi’s efforts brought due laurels to this dedicated artist and appreciation from the Govt. of Karnataka
Lakshmi has showcased her talent on television screen as well and she has worked with luminaries like the late Sri.Shankar Nag,in the teleserial “Malgudi days”, which was telecasted nationwide on Doordarshan Channel,with Sri.Girish Karnad, with Sri.Nagabharana and Sri.Suneel Puranik in kannada teleserials for Doordarshan Bangalore. Presently she is working as a Dance teacher at Army Public School-Kirkee
National Performances
Event / Festival City State Year of Performance
• Raising Day of CQA Pune Maharashtra 16-01-2016
• Adamya Chetana Festival Bengaluru Karnataka 01-01-2016 & 02-01-2016
• Vandemataram Bhajan CD release Bengaluru Karnataka 14-11-2016
• Navaratri celebrationAt Sringeri Shankar Mutt Pune Maharashtra 14-10-2015
• Navaratri celebrationAt Sringeri Shankar Mutt Pune Maharashtra 25-09-2014
• Nadaneeranjanam, Tirumala Tirupati Andhra Pradesh 28-03-2014
• Mahashivratri – Ayyappa Temple Dhanori Pune Maharashtra 10-03-2013
• Doordarshan Kendra Bangalore Karnataka 11-02-2013
• Bharat Bharati, Republic day Pune Maharashtra 26-01-2013
• Balagandharva Pune Maharashtra 29-11-2011.
• Basavasena Pune Maharashtra 28-11-2011
•Anujaa mahila sangha Mumbai Maharashtra 27 -11- 2011
• Navaratri celebration at Sringeri Shankar Mutt Pune Maharashtra 06-10-2011
• Omkar Prathisthan, Tingre Nagar Pune Maharashtra 09-09-2011
•Jayarama Seva Mandali Bangalore Karnataka October 2011
•400th Mysore Dassera Festival Mysore Karnataka October 2010
•Dassera Festival Tumkur Karnataka October 2010
•Vinayaka Festival Tumkur Karnataka September 2010
• Geeta Govinda Dance Drama Premiere Bangalore Karanataka May 2010
•Nataraja Temple Chidambaram Tamil Nadu January 2009
•Karnataka Sangha Baroda Gujarat December 2008
•National Handicraft Exhibition Bangalore Karnataka December 2008
•Pooonaa Sangeetha Sabha Pune Maharashtra December 2008
•Nrutya Bhushana Mysore Karnataka November 2008
•Bhavan’s Cultural Centre, Andheri Mumbai Maharashtra April 2008
•Vaikunta Ekadashi Bangalore Karnataka December 2007
• Vishrutha Annual Day Celebration Bangalore Karnataka November 2007
•Shree Vinayaka Mahotsava Bangalore Karnataka October 2007
•Keshavanamana Bangalore Karnataka July 2007
• Basava Jayanthi Celebration Pune Maharashtra April 2006
•Suchitra Film Society Bangalore Karnataka February 2006
•7th Annual Day Celebration Bangalore Karnataka December 2005
Of Centre for Divine Arts
•Nupuranada for Doordarshan Kendra Bangalore April 2005
• ISKCON Brahmhotsavam Bangalore Karnataka April 2005
•Narada Gana Sabha Chennai Tamil Nadu May 2005
•Yuva Sourabha Bangalore Karnataka February 2005
• Hampi Utsav Hampi Karnataka November 2004
• ISKCON Brahmhotsavam Bangalore Karnataka April 2004
• Purandaradasa Festiva Mumbai Maharashtra February 2004
Mysore Association
• 4th All India Poetess Conference Kolhapur Maharashtra November 2003
• Mahalaxmi Temple Kolhapur Maharashtra November 2003
• Natyanjali Chidambaram Tamil Nadu March 2003
• 5th Annual Day Celebration Bangalore Karnataka September 2003
Of Centre for Divine Arts
• Bramhotsavam Tirupati Andhra Pradesh October 2002
• Chittara for Doordarshan Kendra Bangalore August 2002
• Sri. Mookambika Temple Kollur Karnataka April 2002
• Every Friday Programme Bangalore Karnataka April 2002
• Sponsored by ICCR
• Sri. Sharada Peetam Sringeri Karnataka March 2002
• Bramhotsavam Tirupati Andhra Pradesh October 2001
• Shree Vinayaka Mahotsava Bangalore Karnataka August 2001
• Ankura Festival Bangalore Karnataka July 2001
• “Mudidu Mudisida Devi” Bangalore Karnataka April 2001
• Bangalore University Cultural pro Bangalore Karnataka February 2001
• Sri. Mookambika Temple Kollur Karnataka October 2000
• Sarvadharma Sammelana Dharmasthala Karnataka October 2000
• Shree Raghavendra Sangeet Sabha Tumkur Karnataka August 2000
• Atomic Energy Seminar Bangalore Karnataka July 2000
• Guru Vandana Bangalore Karnataka March 2000
• Sri. Mookambika Temple Kollur Karnataka October 1999
• Girija Kalyana Nanjangud Karnataka July 1999
• Military Engineers Services Hyderabad Andhra Pradesh May 1999
• Rangapravesha Bangalore Karnataka February 1999
• Sri Chamundeshwari Temple Mysore Karnataka September 1997
• Navaratri Programme for Doordarshan Kendra Bangalore September 1997
• 10th Yuva Sangeet Nritya Mahotsava Nagarjunasagar Andhra Pradesh 1996
• Military Engineers Services Pune Maharashtra August 1996Celebration of 50th Year of Independence
• Sri. Mookambika Temple Kollur Karnataka April 1995
• Girija Kalyana Nanjangud Karnataka June 1994
• Sri. Sharada Peetam Sringeri Karnataka November 1993
• International Performances City Country Year Of
• Performance
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• Nehru Centre - Invitational Performance London U.K. August 2004
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• Newton Hall Library Durham U.K. August 2004
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• – Lecture Demonstration
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• ISKCON New Castle U.K. August 2004
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• Venkateshwara Temple
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• – Krishna Janamastmi Celebration Burmingham U.K. September 2004
• Basava Jayanti Celebration Eastborne U.K. September 2004
