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 NIRMALAM:
THE GENIUS OF S SARADA published by Arangham Trust in celebration of
S Sarada's 90th birthday, was released on Dec 17, 2005 during the 25th
Natya Kala Conference at Sri Krishna Gana Sabha, Chennai. Compiled and
edited by Anita Ratnam in consultation with Theosophist G Sundari, the
book is the first complete compilation of the respected Sanskrit scholar
and arts ‘savant’ Peria Sarada of Kalakshetra.
The book contains
a foreword by Anita Ratnam as well as tributes paid to 'Peria Sarada
teacher' by scholars, dance teachers, dancers, dance students, musicians,
friends and well wishers from all over the world - those who have interacted
with her over the years. The first copy was received by R Yagnaraman, Secretary,
Krishna Gana Sabha.
"Few carry monumental scholarship, creativity and critical insights with such grace, dignity and humility." - Scholar Kapila Vatsyayan on S Sarada In building up Kalakshetra, Rukmini Devi used her immense talent for persuading others to share her vision and dedicate themselves to the institution. Using this talent, she brought many stalwarts to Kalakshetra. Only one who later became a pillar at this temple of arts was virtually a beginner when she entered its portals. It was S Sarada, known within the campus as Peria Sarada. Sarada came to Kalakshetra in 1939 as a young woman of 24, well acquainted with various works of art and advaita but still a non-entity. When she retired from Kalakshetra in 1985, she was acknowledged as a diligent scholar and a fine teacher, her name synonymous with the institution next only to Rukmini Devi and Sankara Menon.
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Put into place
through scores of interviews with the country’s top musicians, dancers
and critics, it is perhaps the first ever biography of a critic. The book
captures Subbudu’s rise as a critic, by juxtaposing it with the way Indian
performing arts have shaped up post independence.
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September
14, 2005
 'RAMLI!
THE HEART OF SUTRA' is a pictorial biography of contemporary Malaysian
dance icon Ramli Ibrahim and chronicles his milestones and achievements
from his early years up to present times. The foreword is an analysis of
Ibrahim's career provided by James Murdoch, a distinguished writer of contemporary
dance and music.
The book has been designed by William Harald-Wong, who collaborates closely with Sutra Dance Theatre, founded by Ramli in 1983 at Kuala Lumpur. Photographs are by Eric Peris, Chu Li, Syed Zainal Rashid and Sivarajah Natrajan. It was released in Chennai under the aegis of Forum Art Gallery on Sept 3, 2005. e-mail: info@sutradancetheatre.com |
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 "Classical
Dances of India" by Saroja Vaidyanathan was released on July 5, 2005 at
India Habitat Centre, Delhi, by chief minister Sheila Dikshit. The book
is about the 8 classical dance styles of India, its nuances, relevant music,
costumes and jewellery.
Published by
Ganesa Natyalaya, the book has 140 pages and 230 photographs of eminent
dancers and scholars.
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August
12, 2005
Cultural Centre of India Releases a World Calendar Title: DANCES OF INDIA: WORLD CALENDAR 2006 & 2007 CALENDAR Description:
This calendar
is available at major retail stores.
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July
12, 2005
TEN LESSONS IN STRESS REDUCTION - VCD + 100 page Booklet describing the practices Stress Busting Techniques of GITANANDA YOGA presented by Yogacharini Meenakshi Devi Bhavanani, Director, International Centre for Yoga Education and Research (ICYER) 16-A, Mettu Street, Chinnamudaliarchavady, Kottakuppam, Pondicherry 605 104 For details, e-mail: ananda@icyer.com (or) abb@doctor.com Phone: 91-413-2622902, 91-413-2241561 |
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 July
11, 2005
DVD ON PRANAYAMA
BY ICYER
The DVD has
been made in four languages - English, French, Spanish and Hindi - and
is of 56 minutes duration.
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 July
11, 2005
DANCES OF
INDIA - KUCHIPUDI RANGA PRAVESAM DANCES & SONGS
After intense training for many years, during Ranga Pravesam the guru presents his or her disciple to the public. Dances of India - Kuchipudi Ranga Pravesam (entering the stage or debutante) DVD - Box Set - featuring dancer, Padma Chebrolu brings you the traditional Kuchipudi dances and music used during the formal performances. Kuchipudi was originated by Guru Siddendra Yogi (12th Century AD) in the Kuchipudi village of Andhra Pradesh (a state in India). This splendid dance form is profoundly aesthetic and the experience of watching it is most exhilarating. Strictly adhering to the rules laid down in Bharata’s Natya Shastra (Science of Dancing) and Nandikeshwra’s Abhinaya Darpana (Mirror of Expression), Kuchipudi has all the salient features of a classical dance. All its compositions are set to Carnatic music (classical music from South India) and songs are written in Telugu language. Kuchipudi is a perfect balance between three aspects- Nritta, Nritya and Natya, each being equivalent in nature. The Nritta is a rhythmic sequence that concludes a song or a verse; the Nritya, in which the rhythmic passages are followed by interpretations alternately; Natya is a complete dance drama with a story-line and various characters. The graceful movements, intricate footwork, complicated rhythmic patterns, beautiful facial expressions, and the rapid tempo of the Kuchipudi dance distinguish it from other dance forms. Dances included
are; 1.Ranga Puja 2. Jathiswaram 3. Bhama Kalapam 4. Om Kara Pada Varnam
5. Krishna Sabdam 6. Padam 7. Bala Gopala Tarangam and 8. Krishna Mangalam
This box
set includes:
Website Link
& Audio Clips:
Contact: padma@culturalcentreofindia.com |
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 May
6, 2005
“My body, my wisdom - a handbook of creative dance therapy" by Tripura Kashyap takes the reader through the history, philosophy and practical aspects of dance or movement therapy. It attempts to demystify the discipline and make it accessible to the lay reader as well as the practitioner. There is detailed description of over a hundred movement activities and games accompanied by illustrations. A Penguin original, priced at Rs.250 |
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 Dancing
in the Family
An Unconventional Memoir of Three Women by Sukanya Rahman Dancer/artist Sukanya Rahman’s best-selling book, Dancing in The Family: An Unconventional Memoir of Three Women, is now available in paperback, published by Rupa and distributed by Dance in Maine Foundation. For mail orders, please send a check, payable to ‘Dance in Maine Foundation’, for $19.00 (includes shipping and handling) to: Dance in Maine
Foundation
e-mail: dancing@sukanyarahman.com
Review Excerpts
from the first hardcover edition:
"... a funny
engaging memoir of three generations of unconventional women — Ragini Devi,
Indrani Rahman and Sukanya... it deserves to be read, not merely because
it is about extraordinary women set against the changing historical backdrop
of Indian classical dance, but primarily because it is a story well told..."
"This is
a fascinating addition to 20th century dance history, as well as an extraordinary
east-west saga and the chronicle of a remarkable family. Sukanya Rahman,
who had a ringside seat for many of the adventures she records here, writes
with abundant charm, humor and insight."
"...I loved
it - it's a really lovely work of love - the image of your American grandmother
- riding around, broke, with a troupe and costumes all over India is haunting
- such eccentric courage!"
"Stories
of immigrants who forge a new American identity are commonplace, but it
is more unusual to hear of Americans who reinvent themselves as members
of another ethnic and cultural group... It’s not necessary to meet Sukanya
Rahman to appreciate Dancing in the Family. This ambitious first book succeeds
both as a documentary of her family’s contribution to Indian dance and
as a personal memoir of her own evolution."
"Born Esther
Luella Sherman in 1893 in suburban Michigan, and raised in Minneapolis,
Ragini Devi, after an early start in silent movies and exotic oriental
dancing, became convinced that she was a reincarnated Hindu whose sole
mission in life was to spread the gospel of Indian dance to the world...
Book excerpt:
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pulse
spring issue 2005 READING DANCE – a tale of the texts 
Cover Feature ~ Reading dance – a tale of the texts Canada-based Professor Emerita Mandakranta Bose examines the two millennia-old sub continental textual tradition that surrounds, underlies and engages with the art of dance and dramatic performance. Other Features
Profile
- Gauri Sharma Tripathi
Technique
Training
E-mail from
Ahmedabad
Performance
Reviews
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out on this issue!!!!
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Odissi
dancer Manjushree Panda has written a book on Odissi dance titled THE MOKSHYA
SUTRA, which was released on Dec 14, 2004 at Bhubaneswar by novelist Dr.Pratibha
Roy. The book contains information about the interrelationship between
theory, technique, literature and music of Odissi, theoretical study from
ancient times to temple services, textual evidences, manuscript evidences,
rites and rituals followed in dance during different times and so on.
Published by Rudrakshya Publication Number of pages: 104 Price: Rs.276 Contact: danceus@manjushreeodissi.com / manjushree_bbsr@yahoo.com |
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March
11, 2005
The forthcoming issue of ‘attendance’ is a Kathak/Khajuraho and Kelubabu Special. The idea is this time to try a focus on a person, a place and a form. Articles by Janaki Patrik, Utpal Banerji, Manjari Sinha, Matteo, Milena Salvini, Shanta Serbjeet Singh, and many more embellish the issue. Ashish Mohan Khokar’s forthcoming Orissi book extracts on history of Orissi; the importance of Khajuraho as a Dance Festival and who the news stars of Kathak are, will be platformed, in addition to review of the year that was; obits, books, etc....Hardbound, color, Rs.500 only and international US$25 equiv. Write to attendanceindia@yahoo.co.in for information. |
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Book
‘Shishu Sadhana - a child friendly Bharata Natya repertoire’ with a
DVD
by Mamata Niyogi-Nakra, released at Centre St-Pierre, Montreal, on 16th January 2005. The work on Shishu Sadhana started in 1994. “Shishu Sadhana has been created in the spirit of sharing my teaching experience of over two decades with younger Bharata Natya dance teachers at Kala Bharati, and by extension, with anyone else who is interested in teaching dance to children. I, on my part feel a sense of fulfillment, as my Guru the well known U.S. Krishna Rao, who was the first one other than O.S. Arun to receive Shishu Sadhana and view the DVD, has sent his blessings,“ says Niyogi-Nakra. “I am trying to form a core group of dance teachers involved in training the young in Classical Indian Dance, who would eventually be interested enough to become active members of daCi (Canada) – to raise the awareness within the Indian dance community of the International organization Dance and the Child International (daCi).” The book including the DVD is being distributed free of charge but, depending on your address, some postal charges may be required. “I
was very much impressed by Sunday's presentation and the scope of your
project and this dear little book reinforces my enthusiasm for what you
have done. Not only does it fetchingly describe the process of realization
of your dream with warmth and heartfelt memories, it does so with great
allure reflecting the child-friendly Shishu Sadhana that you have created
in similar style and grace. Somehow with this new repertoire, you
transcended your adulthood to become a child again. You teased classical
dance ideas in such a way that they entered and enriched the child in each
of us, reawakening the joys of universal childhood. I am sure it
will delight children of today and tomorrow as much as those of yesterday.”
For information
on Shishu Sadhana, and other allied subjects related to ‘Dance and the
Child,’ visit www.kalabharati.ca
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KUCHIPUDI
DANCE IN TEXTUAL FORM by P Rama Devi
This book not only satisfies the need of students but also gives the common man a wide scope to understand this art form due to its simple and lucid language. Except for one chapter, this book would be useful for all the classical dance forms, as it is completely based on the Natya Shastra and Abhinaya Darpanam. Raja Rammohan Roy Library, Calcutta, has selected this book for distribution to Central Libraries all over the country and Public Libraries in Andhra Pradesh. KUCHIPUDI KALAPAS - An Odyssey Rediscovered, thoroughly explains about the development of art in Andhra Pradesh, Yakshaganas, and Kalapas. Both the books are priced at Rs. 180/- & Rs.150/- each, respectively Details: rama_pras2001@yahoo.co.in |
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Book release:
Wednesday, 26 January 2005, by Sheila Dikshit, Chief Minister of Delhi,
and Dr. Karan Singh, MP.
SO MANY JOURNEYS is a book of contemporary writings on Bharatanatyam by Geeta Chandran (with Rajiv Chandran). It is a compilation of Geeta's impressions on her journeys with classical dance. The articles are an insider’s view of a difficult profession; some of the articles are intensely personal and biographical. The book is an offering to the contemporary dance dialogue written by a practitioner who loves her dance and takes immense pride in the fact that she had the opportunity to learn this wonderful art form at the feet of stalwart Gurus, and who has continued to experience great joy and satisfaction in performing it and sharing it with widening audiences. Lavishly produced and illustrated with scores of wonderful images of dance, this glossy book aims to move Indian publishing on the arts to a new frontier. Design: Award winning NID graphic designers Jiten Kalra and Sumir Tagra. Published by Niyogi Offset Pvt. Ltd. Price: Rs.3, 500 Details: natyavriksha@hotmail.com |
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pulse
autumn issue
2004
There are many
urban myths and major misunderstandings surrounding issues of copyright...
Read and discover in the autumn issue of pulse how you can make copyright
your friend.
 Editor:
Chitra Sundaram
Cover Feature
Whose right
is it anyway?
Read Madeline
Hutchins professional practice toolkit specially aimed at dance practitioners
– and it has some surprises!
Features
A perfect form - Magdalen Gorringe, who spent this summer in India with world class Bharatanatyam artist Leela Samson, encounters her training and choreographic approaches to ensemble work, and discovers the exhilaration of aspiring to perfection. Fest-ing in Edinburgh! – Prarthana Purkayastha devours the Edinburgh Fringe festival and shares the tale of masks and lamentations, of physical theatre and dance. A different
dream for the big apple - Bombay Dreams, playing across the pond in
NYC remains flavourful, but the brew gets a bit weaker across the Atlantic
writes Preeti Vasudevan who visited the London cast for an earlier pulse.
Profile
Rebel with a cause - Kumudini
Lakhia has been called a rebel, labelled a revolutionary, and anointed
a visionary. London may be a different place from the ‘50s when she first
performed here as a teenager but her fervour for structures and movements,
and an aesthetic with which to celebrate the form has not altered, as Ann
David finds.
Technique
For the first
of his new column on technique, Mavin Khoo focuses on Bharatanatyam’s
hallmark ‘half sitting’ stance, providing anatomical insights and practical
tips for an efficient and effective way to achieve the difficult position.
Training
The Lall Diaries
- Part 2
Pulse continues
the serialisation begun in summer issue 2004 of the compelling personal
journal of accomplished Bharatanatyam performer Anusha Lall, kept during
her time at the London School of Contemporary Dance. Her observations cover
learning and teaching methods, schemes for understanding the body and training
it, as well as movement and creation in western contemporary dance – all
especially relevant as three south Asian dance students are admitted this
autumn 2004 term to the LCDS’s new BA programme with Kathak or Bharatanatyam
as specialisations.
Performance Reviews Exquisite
Indian Dance: Aditi Mangaldas / Surupa Sen & Bijayini Satpathy
- by Chitra Sundaram
ma: Akram
Khan Company - by Prarthana Purkayastha
A mixed bill
Synergy ’04 / Incense: Kali Dass / Liz Lea - by Gig Payne
Chandra/Luna:
Mavin Khoo Dance - by Bithika Chatterjee
Available from 16th November 2004
Annual subscription fee: £12 Pulse is published
every spring, summer and autumn
If you would
like to subscribe or renew your subscriptions, simply send your mailing
address with a cheque for £12 made payable to Kadam Asian Dance and
Music at the following address.
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write to subscriptions@pulsedance.org
pulse - Britain's premier magazine for
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December
28, 2004
Combo Pack of DVD -Video & Audio CD with 2 Varnams Theory, Demonstration & Recital, and audio tracks of two varnams by Bharatanatyam dancer Priyadarshini Govind. Contains exhaustive video demo on Trikala Jathi with variations, Arudi, Jathis, Sahitya, Sanchari, Sarpanadai & Thattimettu, Mukthyisvara, Charanam, Charana Svaras, Svarakshara, Makuta Svara. - "Manavi..." composed by Ponnaya, one of the Thanjavur Quartet in raga Sankarabharanam set to Adi Tala is amorous in content and carries allegorical description of the yearning and ultimate union of the soul with the divinity - Lord Brihadisvara of Thanjavur. - "Nee Manamirangi..." composed by Andavan Pichai in raga Lathangi and set to Adi Tala, stresses the 'bhakti' (devotion) element by extolling the glory of Lord Muruga. Price: Rs.1250 VCD double pack - Twin Pack VCD containing both volume 1 & 2 Theory, Demonstration and Recital by Bharatanatyam dancer Priyadarsini Govind Volume 1 - Covers theory & demonstration with exhaustive video demo of more than one hour Volume 2 - features recital of the above two varnams. Price: Rs.550 This product developed by Swathi Soft Solutions under their Sanskriti Series. e-mail: sudhakar@swathigroup.com |
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Koochipoodi
/ Vilasini Natyam exponent Swapnasundari makes her debut as an author with
her book THE WORLD OF KOOCHIPOODI DANCE. The book traces the journey of
Koochipoodi from its humble beginnings into the 21st century, and looks
at the inter-relationship between Koochipoodi and its co-existent traditions.
She provides information on various features of Koochipoodi, little known
aspects of this tradition and the nature of various contributions made
to it as also its adaptation to individual artistic expression.
The book features 173 color and 21 B & W photos. Many will be seen for the first time in a book. For info, e-mail: koochipoodi@rediffmail.com Published by Shubhi Publications, the book costs Rs.3500 and has 188 pages. e-mail: sanjayarya158@hotmail.com |
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Udipi Lakshminarayan and Natya Manjari released the book LAGHU NRITYA SANGRAHA – a guide to theory of Bharatanatyam on Nov 24, 2004 at Rama Rao Kala Mandap, Chennai. |
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Oct
2004
THE VOICES OF THE HEART – AN AUTOBIOGRAPHY by Mrinalini Sarabhai has been published by Harper Collins. Cost – Rs.495. |
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Oct
2004
NARTANAM – a quarterly journal of Indian dance, Vol IV #3, July – Sept 2004 felicitates Kuchipudi Guru Vempati Chinna Satyam who turned 75 on Oct 15, 2004. For copies contact, gmsharma@rediffmail.com |
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CELEBRATION
OF LIFE: INDIAN FOLK DANCES by the late Jiwan Pani is a fund of information
on the variety of Indian folk dances, which have been neatly divided into
various categories. Price: Rs.260 (hard back) and Rs.210 (paper back).
Published by Publication Division, Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, Govt of India, Patiala House, New Delhi. |
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Oct
26, 2004
PERFORMING ARTISTES IN ANCIENT INDIA by noted author and scholar Iravati, deals with different kinds of performers and performances, devadasis etc. It focuses on the contribution of performing artistes to the evolution of ancient Indian theatre. Published by D K Printworld (P) Ltd, New Delhi Price: Rs.950 |
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October
18, 2004
‘Dancing Identity: Metaphysics in Motion’ by Sondra Fraleigh presents a series of interconnected essays composed over a period of fifteen years. The wide-ranging themes explored in Dancing Identity are tied together by a personal narrative. “Part theory, part memoir, part dance analysis, Dancing Identity shakes loose many traditionally held assumptions about the dancing body. In the highly original series of essays, ranging from ballet to Butoh, Sondra Fraleigh offers illuminating insights in her quest to unravel the mind/body split." - Julie Malnig, The Gallatin School, New York University. "A kaleidoscope of what it is to be human. Fraleigh project is not just to articulate the human potential of an existential metaphysics, but dancing as the mode of existential being par excellence." - Nigel Stewart, Lancaster University |
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arresting and relentless examination of dance, gender, and identity. Fraleigh's
autobiographical elements are remembered with wonder against overwhelming
odds. I felt empowerd as a woman through her words." - Tamah Nakamura,
Kyushu University.
Sondra Fraleigh
is a professor emeritus of the State University of New York, Brockport,
and director of the East West Somatics Institute for Dance and Somatic
Movement Therapy. For details: eastwest@frontiernet.net
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Oct
5, 2004
Kathak dancer Manjari Chaturvedi renders a beautiful Bindadin Maharaj thumri. Accompanying artistes: Vocals: Dharam Nath Mishra, Tabla: Arun Bhatt, Sarangi: Vinod Mishra, Sitar: Sibte Hasan. Manjari has trained initially in the Lucknow gharana of Kathak under the guidance of Arjun Mishra, learnt abhinaya under Kalanidhi Narayan and gained exposure to other dance forms at Nrityagram. She is particularly drawn to Sufi mysticism and has endeavored to incorporate movements in her performances that are reminiscent of the meditative practices of the whirling dervishes. She refers to her dance style as Sufi Kathak. This VCD has been released by Underscore Records Pvt. Ltd. Price: Rs.150 Contact: shubha@underscorerecords.com or aneesh@underscorerecords.com |
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BHARATANATYAM
- THE CLASSICAL COLLECTION, a collection of 8 DVDs priced at Rs.6900/-
(Rupees six thousand and nine hundred only).
dvd 1 - Introduction, mudras, adavus, performance dvd 2- Kalakshetra - training, demos, interviews, dance drama rehearsals dvd 3- Sarasalaya - training, demos, interviews, performance by Shilpa Sukumar, Revathy Ramachandran dvd 4- Kalasadanalaya - music, training, demonstrations,interviews, performance by Revathy Ramachandran dvd 5- Bharata Kalanjali - training, interviews - Dhananjayan , music,demonstrations dvd 6 - Shree Bharatalaya - music, training, demonstrations, interviews - Sudharani Raghupathy dvd 7 - Chidrambaram School Of Performing Arts - music, training, demonstrations, interviews - Chitra Vishwesharan dvd 8 - natya nrita nritya - alarippu - Sheejith, jathiswara - Sooryanarayana Moorthy, shabdam - Roja Kannan, varnam - Revathy Ramachandran, javali - Uma Muralikrishna, padam-Priya Govind, thilllana- Jayanthi Subramanium. Contact: infodrive software limited 203/91 V M Street, Mylapore, Chennai 600004. Ph: 24983244 / 24980616 mobile: 98400 23583 email: infodrive@pobox.com |
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Nartanam
- a quarterly journal of Indian Dance, April - June 2004 is a special feature
on Kelucharan Mohapatra. Nartanam is published as a quarterly by
Kuchipudi Kala Kendra, Mumbai and provides a forum for scholarly dialogue
on a broad range of topics concerning Indian dance.
The articles in this issue are by Sonal Mansingh, Dheerendra Nath Pattanaik, Priyambada Mohanty, Sunil Kothari, Sharon Lowen, Madhavi Mudgal, Jhelum Paranjpe, Ileana Citaristi, Oopali Operajita, Shyamhari Chakra. Performance reviews, News and Notes from abroad and Book Review covers major events in the dance field. Chief editor:
M Nagabhushana Sarma
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DANCE
& DEVOTION, written and compiled by Malathi Iyengar
Illustrated by Suresh Iyengar The book was launched on Friday, August 13, 2004as a part of the Pacific Asia Museum’s prestigious ‘Authors on Asia’ programs and included a brief classical Indian dance performance by the Rangoli Dance Company and guest artists from India. Scholar, Colin Quigley, Ph.D., World Arts and Cultures, University of California, Los Angeles was the chief guest. The book has been edited by Shatavadhani Dr R. Ganesh, Scholar and Research Officer, Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts, Southern Regional Centre (Bangalore, India), Dr V K Indusekhar, Retired Scientist & Scholar (Bangalore, India), Caren McDonald, M.A., University of New Mexico, and Emma Jane Scioli, Ph.D. Candidate, Department of Classics, University of California, Los Angeles. For details, contact: msiyengar@yahoo.com |
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“Into
the world of Kutiyattam with the legendary Ammanur Madhavachakyar” by G
Venu is about the life and work of Ammanur Madhava Chakyar, the history
of Kutiyattam, the facts that led to its recognition as an intangible world
heritage, numerous anecdotes connected with its ancient and modern masters,
as well as G Venu’s own personal experiences with the great artistes he
came into contact with. The book also describes his initiation into the
art and the efforts being made to revitalize Kutiyattam.
Published by Natana Kairali, Irinjalakuda e-mail: venuji@satyam.net.in |
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SUTRE MONI GONA EVO is a VCD on folk and classical dances of Assam. Concept and direction is by G Nayanmoni of Jorhat; the dances have been directed by Dinamadhav Mora, Badan Saikia, Jiten Kakati, Anurupa Hazarika, Rathindra Singh, Devichandra and Budhin Saikia; background music is by Prabin Goswami, Kamalakshi Saikia and Usha Bora. |
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Income tax Commissioner Krishna Sahai has written a 237-page book titled THE STORY OF A DANCE: BHARATANATYAM. Though she has learnt the dance form, she has never given a public performance. The book was released on January 27, 2004 in Mumbai. |
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The
book titled DHANANJAYAN ON INDIAN CLASSICAL DANCE is the third edition
of ‘Dancer on dance’ by V P Dhananjayan on Indian classical dance. It has
a new look and more informative articles and pictures.
For trade details and ordering for copies, please contact the publisher: M/s B R Rhythms 425, Nimri Colony, Ashok Vihar Phase-IV New Delhi 110052 (India) Email: info@brrhythms.com Phone: (91 –11) -23259196 & 23259648. |
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DANCES
OF INDIA is a set of 7 books, each one a comprehensive guide to a form
of Indian classical dance- Kathak by Shovana Narayan, Odissi by Sharon
Lowen, Bharatanatyam by Prathibha Prahlad, Kuchipudi by Raja and Radha
Reddy, Mohiniattam by Bharati and Vijayalakshmi Shivaji, Manipuri by Singhajit
Singh, Kathakali by Sadanam Balakrishnan. Alka Raghuvanshi is the editor
of the series. Photos are by Avinash Pasricha. The books were released
on April 29, 2004 on International Dance Day at Delhi.
Published by Wisdom Tree. Cost: Rs.195 each. |
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Nandini Ramani / Dr.V Raghavan Centre for Performing Arts celebrated Guru Smaranam in memory of late T Balasaraswathi on 13th May 2004 at Ragha Sudha Hall, Chennai. The book SPLENDOURS OF INDIAN DANCE by Dr. V Raghavan was released on the occasion. C V Chandrasekhar received the first copy and Sonal Mansingh paid a dance tribute. For details, contact rvramani@vsnl.com |
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attendance
2003/4 was released by Sheila Dixit, the Chief Minister of Delhi on April
22, 2004. attendance is India's only year-book on dance. It covers a year
(1st Jan-31st Dec) in perspective and gives perspectives on issues, events,
exhibitions, shows, seminars, books, biographies and obits. Edited, compiled
and published by Ashish Mohan Khokar, top writers and critics of dance
contribute in-depth articles. Metros are covered, as also major dance centers
abroad.
attendance
2003 looks at the gender theme and is entitled - The Sacred and the Profane:
All other regular features Year Round-up; awards, seminars, books and obits plus news and views from allover. A-4 size, Hardbound on German Mat. |
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Singh, senior culture-columnist, critic and specialist-author is the Guest
Editor of the issue and the list of contributors include Dr. Kapila Vatsayan,
Dr. Dev Patnaik, Sharada Ramnathan, Renuka Narayanan, Dr. Parritta and
many more.
Price: Rs.500/- only within India and $ 25 international Contact:
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biography titled GURU MAYA RAO by art historian and critic Ashish Khokar
was launched on May 1, 2004 at The Park, Bangalore. Writer Shashi Deshpande,
released the book. Artist S G Vasudev, & Mahesh Dattani, Playwright
Director & Chairman NIKC received the first copies. Earlier, Chief
Minister Sheila Dixit launched the book on April 22nd at Delhi. Veteran
critic Subbudu received the first copy.
The book puts on record the life of the internationally renowned Kathak guru and choreographer, Maya Rao, an individual who has steered a distinctive and independent course, in the history of Indian dance. The Ashish
Mohan Khokar PIONEERS OF INDIAN DANCE series is a historical analysis and
compilation on the life and times of dancers who have contributed significantly
to the understanding & enrichment of the art form they have chosen
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April
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Padma Subrahmanyam’s book KARANAS – COMMON DANCE CODES OF INDIA & INDONESIA in three volumes (Rs. 5000/-) will be available through ABHAI (Association of Bharatanatyam Artistes of India) at a special discount of 10% for its members. This magnum opus is the result of Padma Subrahmanyam’s intensive research for over three decades and is an updated version of her Ph.D thesis. For copies please contact Roja Kannan (mobile: 98840 98453) in Chennai, India e-mail: rojak@sify.com |
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April
12, 2004
Learn Quest Academy of Music & Chinmayamaruthi jointly launched flautist Raman’s new CD. Lalgudi G J R Krishnan (son & disciple of legendary violin maestro Lalgudi G Jayaraman) released Flute Raman’s new CD NAVARASA on 7th April 2004 @ Chinmayamaruthi Center, Andover.
The CD costs 12$ in the US. It is available in India for Rs.150. For details, contact Raman, Cell: (917) – 543 – 4128, e-mail: fluteraman@yahoo.com |
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April
9, 2004
pulse SOUTH ASIAN DANCE IN THE UK Spring Issue 2004 - now available !! 
Selling South Asian Dance The issue reveals what professionals have to say about selling south asian dance... Pick up some tips from the success stories of dancers / dance companies / PR agencies ... and more !! * A Complex Calculus – Cristian Ceresoli asks a manager, an impresario, a dance agency, a dancer and a promoter - What does it take to finally get to the viewing audience? * 7 Simple Steps to becoming a National Touring Company - “Not easy but you can do it!” writes dance consultant June Gamble, sharing a DIY manual for getting the big tour! * Call in the Professionals! - In an intensely competitive art and entertainment world, you could do well with expert help says PR consultant Mark White. Enjoy reading the audacious moves that got some attention! * Dancing with the Royals - South asian dance for Birmingham and London Royal Ballets? Bithika Chatterjee talks to David Bintley and Deborah Bull in an exclusive interview for pulse! * Long Live the King of Dance! - Ram Gopal’s authorised biographer, Ashish Khokar paints an exclusive, vivid portrait of the late dancing legend. * E-mail from Singapore .. Too much familiarity may be the problem in Singapore writes Aparna Roddam. Plus read about new programmes and productions … § London Contemporary Dance School's latest - BA dance degree with south asian dance specialism § British Dance Edition 2004 and south asian dance § Mavin Khoo’s Chandra/luna § Akram Khan’s Ma § Focus on SJDC’s Transtep § Angika’s Bhakti § Nina Rajarani’s Equilibrium § Sonia Sabri’s Red § Jiva’s Al Qaeda State Ballet Performance
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January
30, 2004
The yearlong celebrations of the birth centenary of Rukmini Devi Arundale conclude on February 29, 2004. Kalakshetra Foundation will bring out a set of publications titled RUKMINI DEVI ARUNDALE: BIRTH CENTENARY VOLUME, which is a compilation of articles from various luminaries in different fields who were associated with Rukmini Devi. It contains rare photographs of Rukmini Devi with some prominent dignitaries, receiving awards and the like. The volume also has an autobiographical section RUKMINI ON HERSELF. Cost - Rs.500 festival price (actual price Rs.600) SELECTED SPEECHES
AND WRITINGS OF RUKMINI DEVI is in 2 volumes
SHRADDANJALI
contains articles about the eminent people who laid the foundation of Kalakshetra.
Rukmini Devi was interested in crafts and helped revive many craft traditions. She made the Kalakshetra sari famous. Edited by Shakuntala Ramani and her team, SARI: THE KALAKSHETRA TRADITION costs Rs.360 festival price (actual price Rs.480) In Chennai,
the books are available at Kalakshetra, Theosophical Society Book Store
and Karnatic Music Book Centre (kmbc@vsnl.com).
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January
18, 2004
Cultural Centre of India released a DVD titled DANCES OF INDIA – BHARATA NATYAM ARANGETRAM DANCES featuring Padma Chebrolu. This DVD brings you the traditional Bharata Natyam Dances performed during the formal performances. It also has all the dances performed during Arangetram (solo graduation recital), which is done after many years of intense dance training from the guru. This DVD includes the songs, meaning of the songs and descriptions of the dances for easy reference. Following are the dances from this DVD: |
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Kalatheera
conducts a whole night dance and music festival TUNGA MAHOTSAV, from Dusk
to Dawn on the banks of river Tunga at Shimoga district, Thirthahalli Taluk
every year on the 2nd Saturday of April.
Odissi dancer Uday Kumar Shetty and Soumya Uday Kumar, release a CD Rom in English on the January 11, 2004 Sunday at East Cultural Association, Indira Nagar, Bangalore at 6.30pm. Called "PRATIBHIMBHA".... REFLECTION OF KALATHEERA, it is about last year’s Tunga Mahotsav, about the founders Uday Kumar and his wife Sowmya, and about their school Kalatheera. The chief guest will be Mr. Ravindranath Tagore IGP, Sri I M. Jayaram Shetty Ex MP, guru Maya Rao and Veena Murthy Vijay. On Jan 15th, the Kannada version of the same CD will be released at Shimoga, Karnataka Venue - Mathura Paradise, 6.30pm, On Jan 17th at Thirthahalli, Shimoga district - presentation of Kannada version Venue - Buntara Bhavana 6.30pm. For details: kalatheera@yahoo.com. |
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On
December 7, 2003 Abhinaya Sudha released a set of 4 CDs – Kshetrayya Padams
I, Kshetrayya Padams II, Sarangapani Padams and Annamacharya Padams. Cost:
Rs.500
Contact Kalanidhi Narayanan 2/5, 12th Cross St, Sastri Nagar, Chennai 600020 Ph: (91 - 44) – 24914469. |
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Presented
by Malayala Manorama and performed by Gopika Varma, HASTA: MUDRAS OF MOHINIATTAM
is a handy guide to learn and appreciate the art of Mohiniattam.
Based on the Hastalakshanadeepika, the compact disc contains all 24 hastas, 548 mishra mudras, samyukta mudras, poses, abhinaya and viniyogam of Mohiniattam. A one and half year research by Mohiniattam exponent Gopika Varma went into the making of this VCD. The Governor P S Rammohan Rao released it on August 30, 2003 at the Banquet Hall of Raj Bhavan, Chennai. The CD comes with a free Mohiniattam book on slokas and mudras. Cost of VCD: Rs.550/= Order online: www.manoramaemart.com. |
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December
4, 2003
“Mridangam: An Indian Classical Percussion Drum" by Shreejayanthi Gopal is about the Origin of Mridangam, Design and Construction, Science of Tala, Art of Accompaniment, Mridangam and Folk Music & the list of Renowned Mridangam Artistes. The book has foreword by Dr. Choodamani Nandagopal, the Art Historian of IGNCA, Bangalore. It's in available in Hard bound with xvi+120 pages. Prize: Rs.350.00 It is a very useful book for Mridangam players, students, and researchers in Indian Music. Contact: Neeraj Mittal, B R Rhythms 4737 A/23, Ansari Road, Darya Ganj, New Delhi 110002 India Tel. (91-11) - 23259196, 23259648 e-mail: info@brrhythms.com. |
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On 17th December 2003 in Mumbai, Marg Publications released a book on NEW DIRECTIONS IN INDIAN DANCE, edited by Dr Sunil Kothari. Price: Rs.2500. |
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On November 28, 2003 Kalavardhini’s CD and cassette of Bharatanatyam songs sung by O S Arun was released by Justice K Bhaktavatsalam in Chennai. |
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November
22, 2003
Vocal - Padmaja Sonti Mridangam – Dr. Vasudevan Namboodiri Veena - Vasumathi Narayanan Violin - Anitha Rajagopalan Flute - Partha Saradhi Song
Ragam (Melody) Talam (Time Measure) Time
This CD is available at Amazon.com website for sale. Contact: padma@culturalcentreofindia.com. Nattuvangam
– Padma Chebrolu: Padma has been trained in India under several gurus,
Padma is versatile in many classical dance styles. She is the artistic
director of Cultural Centre of India.
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Nov
5, 2003
“Mirrors and Gestures: Conversations with women dancers” by C S Lakshmi, contains her interviews with 18 dancers between 29 and 87 years of age, coming from varied backgrounds. Since the interviews and research took 12 years, a few of the artistes have passed away. The information covers 2 generations and guru shishya parampara too. It is published by Kali for women and costs Rs.400. |
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pulse
The Magazine for South Asian Dance, Autumn Issue 2003 The other shades of white Available from 25th October 2003
“The Issue
is now entitled The Other shades of white implying that ‘white’ isn’t a
monolithic colour – it has as much cultured variety as any other; neither
is it a background colour against which all others are to be discussed,
to paraphrase Yasmin Alibhai-Brown (Connecting Flights, November 2002);
nor are ‘white’ dancers immune to discomfort when marginalised as Other
by colour markers. Admittedly, much of this new ‘awareness’ has been galvanised
by globalizing art forums and increasing scholarship-practice interface”.
Pulse is supported by the Arts Council England and published by Kadam Asian Dance and Music. |
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THEORY AND PRACTICE OF ANGIKABHINAYA IN BHARATANATYAM by Sandhya Purecha, published by the Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan, Mumbai was released on August 18, 2003. |
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Two
new albums titled - TAMILMARAI ISAI (AZHWAR PASURAMS) and NAYIKA (TELUGU
PADAMS) sung by dancer and musician Vasumathi Badrinathan are being released
on 23rd and 24th August respectively in Chennai. Both these albums have
been produced and marketed by Kosmic Music Pvt Ltd and the cassettes /
CD's of these albums would be available in all the major music stores across
the country.
Tamilmarai Isai (Azhwar Pasurams): The album Tamilmarai Isai is a collection of Azhwar Pasurams. Pasurams are the verses that form the 4000 stanza anthology called the Divya Prabandham. Authored by the Azhwars, the twelve saint poet – philosophers, these poems are entirely written in Tamil. Tamilmarai Isai consists of compositions of Periyazhwar, Andal, Peyazhwar, Tirumazhishai Azhwar, Boothathazhwar, Nammazhwar, Thondaradipodi Azhwar, Kulasekara Azhwar and Vedanta Desikar. The highlight of this album is that His Holiness the Jeer Swamy of Sri Ahobila Mutt has given a special foreword to this album. Nayika (Telugu
Padams): This album is a compilation of Padams in Telugu language. Padams
are sensuous numbers that explore the Nayika - Nayaka (hero-heroine) relationship.
The charm of these compositions lies in their slow meter and their lyrical
value. Most Telugu padams revolve around Krishna as their central figure.
In this album Nayika, Vasumathi has presented compositions of Muvalur Sabhapati
Iyer, Sarangapani, Kshetrayya, Ghanam Seenayya and Melattur Kasinathayya.
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Learning
Bharata Natyam DVD
 Some of the highlights of this DVD include: • Salutation • Basic Positions • Single Hand Gestures • Warm up Exercises • Steps Series 1 • Head Movements • Eye Movements • Neck Movements • Steps Series 2 • Double Hand Gestures • Poses • Costumes & Make Up • Ananda Natanam Dance. In this DVD, Padma Chebrolu brings her years of intense Bharata Natyam training and teaching experience to the dance studio. All the steps are taught in simpler and smaller segments to make it easy to follow. Padma uses well-organized material and standard teaching method throughout. This DVD teaches traditional Bharata Natyam as performed by hundreds of millions of Indians all over the world. If you are interested in India and its arts, this DVD is a must for you. You can purchase this DVD at Amazon.com. Click here to visit the details in Amazon.com. Distributed by: Cultural Centre of India LLC 9462 Hopewell Road Cincinnati, Ohio 45249, USA http://www.culturalcentreofindia.com. |
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July
25, 2003
Book: DANCES OF THE WHOLE WORLD ON POSTAGE STAMPS. A complete catalogue of the 3,000 postage stamps on dance. 88 pages, format A4, 16 pages illustrated in color. Catalogue numbers: Scott, Stanley Gibbons, Michel, Yvert et Tellier. Stamps arranged by country, year of issue, denomination. Short description of the dance scene, plus philatelic information. All the 267 countries, past and present, on the globe. All genders of dance, from prehistoric to ancient to ballet, to traditional to modern to disco. Edited by Prof. Alkis Raftis. Published by the Greek Dances Theater “Dora Stratou” under the auspices of the International Dance Council - UNESCO 1998. The International Dance Council (CID) is the official umbrella organization for all forms of dance in all countries of the world. It is a non-profit non-governmental organization founded in 1973 within the UNESCO headquarters in Paris. For details: president@cid-unesco.org / www.cid-unesco.org. |
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Padinjyarayil Rama Devi, artistic director of Sri Sai Nataraja Academy of Kuchipudi Dance in Secunderabad, has written a book KUCHIPUDI DANCE IN TEXTUAL FORM which covers the entire syllabus of certificate, diploma and degree courses conducted by the music colleges and universities. The chapters of the book are not only useful for Kuchipudi dancers but also for Bharatanatyam dancers, as the content is strictly based on Natyasastra and Abhinaya Darpanam. Contact: rama_pras2001@yahoo.co.in. |
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 Pre Publication Offer! Symphony Celestial Dances of India A ten DVD Package with English subtitles is now available at a pre-publication prize of $85 only. The first 1000 to order can choose Kerala Green Symphony (CD-ROM), Ayurveda (CD -ROM) or Panchakarma(Video CD) which is absolutely free! For details,
contact, prepub@invismultimedia.com or (91 – 471) – 2311832, 2319892.
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June 2003: Ranganayaki Jayaraman of Sri Saraswati Gana Nilayam released a CD containing music compositions for Bharatanatyam titled GURU SAMARPANAM. |
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NRITYA
NAVARATRI MAHOTSAVAM in commemoration of the Diamond jubilee of Nrithyodaya
and the golden jubilee of Padma Subrahmanyam’s dance career was inaugurated
on June 28, 2003 in Chennai at the Narada Gana Sabha. The Tamilnadu chief
minister J Jayalalitha was the chief guest. She released the VISUAL ELUCIDATION
volume of Padma’s book ‘Karanas-Common Dance Codes of India and Indonesia.’
On 1st July, the 2 volumes of her book ‘KARANAS-COMMON DANCE CODES OF INDIA AND INDONESIA’ were released by Murli M Joshi, Minister for HRD, Govt of India. On July 2nd, Jagmohan, Minister for Tourism and Culture, Govt of India, released 2 books by Padma Subrahmanyam. The fifth edition of BHARATAKALAI KOTPADU published by Vanathi Pathipakam and BHARATAKALA LAKSHANAM (Malayalam translation by Kalamandalam Sugandhi). |
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pulse
UK's leading South Asian Dance Magazine Spring Issue 2003 - Dance And Technology In this issue, young south Asian performers who have embraced technology tell us why: better monetary and booking prospects as well as the sheer novelty of working differently. Also explaining why not is Akram Khan, whose hit-of-the- season, Ronin – a contemporary presentation of classical kathak – did not feature technology... Dance it, tell it, tech it, talk it…Keep your finger on the pulse of south Asian dance in Britain. |
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· Sightseeing on digital pathways - Scott deLahunta takes you on an expert trip through the history and dance spots of New Technology. · Making technology dance - Sanjoy Roy interviews Shobana Jeyasingh. · Don’t techno for an answer? - Use with care and talent, warns Sanjoy Roy, pointing out that technology, whether as onstage wizardry or preparatory process, is not a substitute for dance quality. · Being(s) in bharatanatyam, virtually - Jiva briefly explores notions of ‘real’ and ‘virtual’ in the technology of bharatanatyam’s universe. · No cage for south Asian dance - Bisakha Sarker asks Ghislaine Boddington about Shinkansen’s technology-driven ‘Club Clusters’. · Dancers tech it from the top - Jasmine Simhalan, Sowmya Gopalan, Sonia Sabri, Jiva share their notes on technology with Sanjeevini Dutta. Also comments from Akram Khan, Vena Ramphal, Keith Khan and others. A Profile
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The silent
sense of sound - Learning to embody the senses through kalarippayattu,
yoga, and t’ai chi ch’uan with Phillip B. Zarrilli.
"Sensing our fingertips" - Uttara Coorlawala's muses on the use of LifeForms software for capturing and creating south Asian dance. Reviews
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On
April 16, 2003 former Prime Minister I K Gujral released the fifth anniversary
issue of India’s only yearbook on dance, ATTENDANCE – THE DANCE ANNUAL
OF INDIA, in New Delhi. Edited by Ashish Mohan Khokar, it is a Gujarat
special. After Delhi, the Maharaja Gaekwad of Baroda released it in Baroda.
Mrinalini Sarabhai will release it in Ahmedabad and Sitara Devi in Bombay.
Born in Baroda, Khokar wanted to tell the story of the city’s gurus and dancers and give just credit to their role in preserving dance. The perspective later widened to include those who popularised dance in the cities of Ahmedabad, Rajkot, Bhavnagar, Champaner and Modhera and thus was born the Gujarat special. |
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aspects and people staying and working in dance in the state have been
platformed, including giants like Mrinalini Sarabhai, Sundarlal Gangani
and Kumudini Lakhia. Khokar says the compilation is not a definitive book
on Gujarati dancers but a special issue on the Gujarat dance scene and
those who make it.
This issue is hardbound and available for Rs.500/- only at Strands and Sankars. Because of rising costs, this could well be the final issue rues Khokar who plans to start an exclusive publishing line for dance books and biographies, monographs and photofolios. Distributed by Rupa, Attendance is printed by Printways of Delhi. Contact: khokar@attendance-india.com Web: www.attendance-india.com |
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MARABU VAZHI BHARATHA PERASANGAL (Traditional Dance Teachers) in Tamil, by B M Sundaram is packed with information about the life and times of traditional dance teachers, who were born into families of generations of nattuvanars and musicians. Priced at Rs.80, the book is published by Meyappan Thamizhagam. |
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MARABU
THANTHA MANIKKANGAL, an absorbing treatise in Tamil by B M Sundaram, published
by Dr. V Raghavan Centre for Performing Arts, is an assiduously researched
work about more than 100 famous and not so famous dancers of the past century.
It took more than 14 years for B M Sundaram to source material for the
book, for which he travelled the length and breadth of Tamilnadu, to nearly
every place that had a temple.
For details, contact: rvramani@vsnl.com. |
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Madurai
R Muralidaran has created a CD ROM for Bharatha Natyam called "Essence
and Essentials" which contains information such as "Dos & Don'ts";
description all the adavus, eye movements, pada bedhas, neck movements,
names of the adavus etc.,
Contact muralidar@yahoo.com for further details. |
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A
DAY WITH THE MASTERS, a joint venture of Kerala Kalamandalam and Kerala
Tourism is a 3-hour audio-visual tour. Established in Cheruthuruthy in
1930 by Vallathol Narayana Menon, Kerala Kalamandalam was singularly responsible
for heralding a renaissance of the classical performing arts of Kerala,
which had gone to seed. Home to many great masters, it is one of the last
preserves of Kerala’s cultural heritage and the visitor gets a look into
the age old traditions that went into shaping great artistes like Ravunni
Menon, Krishnan Nair and Rama Chakyar. Conceptualised and designed by V
Venu, director of public relations, this is the first time in the country
that an institution of this kind is being tapped for cultural tourism.
The audio-visual presentation includes the daily routine of music and dance, an explanation of the intricacies of the art forms, its aesthetics and underlying philosophies, a tour of the various classes and a detailed tour of the koothambalam or temple theatre, built according to the rules specified in the Natya Sastra. Featured are Kathakali, Mohiniattam, Cholliyattom, Koodiyattam, Bharatanatyam and Kuchipudi, apart from a wide array of percussion like chenda, maddalam, mridangam, mizhavu and thimila. A tour of the costume gallery includes the elaborate outfits, headgear and jewellery. Cost is 20$ or Rs.1000 approximately. For further info, contact (91 – 4884) – 2462305 or info@kalamandalam.com. |
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Envisioning
Dance on Film & Video
Publication/DVD, Routledge 2002 Produced by
Judy Mitoma
Editor
Virtually everyone working in dance today uses electronic media technology. |
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Dance on Film and Video” chronicles the 100-year history and gives readers
new insight on how dance creatively exploits the art and craft of film
and video. Published by Routeldge, this Publication/DVD shares many of
the exchanges, conversations, presentations and lessons learned from the
Center’s National Dance/Media Project 1995-2002. 53 essays survey the broad
range of film and video works from the perspective of their creators-directors,
cinematographers, editors, producers, choreographers and scholars. Many
of these essays are illustrated by 93 photographs and a 2-hour DVD (40
video excerpts). With funding from The Pew Charitable Trusts, this ambitious
text/media format appeals to both the professionals and students of dance
and film.
TO ORDER Call: 1-800-634-7064 www.routledge.ny.com Hard Bound: $95.00 Paper Back: $40 (fall 2003) Contact: www.wac.ucla.edu/cip at the UCLA Center for Intercultural Performance or Anu Kishore Ganpati at 310-206-1335 |
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Doordarshan
(DD) Archives is one of the greatest repositories of Indian classical music
with an impressive archive collected over several decades. It was on November
11, 1902, that the first recording was done in Kolkata, and the singer
was legendary, Gauhar Jaan. On January 9, 2003, DD Archives celebrated
100 years of recorded music in India, with the Prime Minister Mr. Atal
Behari Vajpayee, launching the Doordarshan Archives, by releasing a set
of FIVE Video CD's and TWO audio CD's of its exclusive recordings as part
of its celebrations.
It includes ghazals by Begum Akhtar, Sufiana Qwalis by Habib Painter, Shankar-Shambu, the Sabri Brothers and a compilation titled Suron Ka Karvan by various artistes on ACD as well as VCD. Suron Ka Karavan, produced by Mumbai Doordarshan, traces 100 years history of recorded music in four parts - each examining the trends during a quarter century block. Bharatanatyam and Kathak performances are also available on VCD. The Kathak VCD, under the Dances of India series has some of the best recitals featuring performers like Birju Maharaj, Lachchhu Maharaj, Gopi Krishna and Sitara Devi. The Bharatnatyam VCD is a tribute to the oldest classical dance of India with recitals by Malavika Sarukkai, Leela Samson, Alarmel Valli, Yamini Krishnamurthy and Kalanidhi Narayanan. VCD – Rs.295 each ACD – Rs.195 each For further information, email Doordarshan at: info@ddindia.net |
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Winter
issue of PULSE - Magazine for South Asian Dance in the UK, out in
February 2003. Pulse is a quarterly magazine, a vital point of contact
and networking and a source of information for the South Asian dance profession.
For details contact kadam@pulsedance.org
The annual subscription fee is £12. To subscribe e-mail at subscriptions@pulsedance.org |
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Audio
cassettes and CDs of Dance ballet-RITU SRINGARA-LOVE OF SEASONS, a blend
of classical and folk styles of Indian music, lyrics in Hindi, poetry form
,suitable for dance presentation.
More details in www.angelfire.com/bc/padmajasuresh Price: 4$ and 10$ for cassette and CD respectively, postage 3-7$, depending on weight. |
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INDIAN CLASSICAL DANCE: TRADITION IN TRANSITION has text by Leela Venkataraman, dance critic of The Hindu - Delhi edition, for the past 15 years and photographs by Avinash Pasricha who has specialised in dance photography since 1960. It is published by Roli Books and costs Rs.1, 975. |
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A
new book on Kathak written and published by Dr (Mrs) Shveni Pandya has
been published recently. This is the third one in its series. The book
covers the syllabus for the Alankar exam- Paper I for Kathak- the exam
which is organised by Gandharva Mahavidyalaya.
Name of the book: Nritya Bodh- Part 3.- For Alankar- Paper I Writer- Dr (Mrs) Shveni Pandya- Mumbai. ( Tele- 022- 2642 8417) Priced at Rs 150/- For details, contact: Dr Shveni Pandya is- 2nd floor, BSES Bldg, Linking Road, Next to Petrol pump, Bandra (west). Mumbai. India. Ph: (022) - 2642 8417 e-mail: pspandya@powersurfer.net. |
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DRISHTI, a new magazine on art, dance and music is edited and published in Bangalore by the husband and wife duo T M Vikranth and Anuradha Vikranth. For details, contact (080) – 3524466 or 3132233. |
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SAMUDHRA, a monthly magazine dedicated to music, dance, drama and art cinema edited by Radha Bhaskar was launched on November 16, 2002 in Chennai. It is in Tamil and English and costs Rs.10 per copy. For details, contact: editor@samudhra.com. |
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 For details, contact: sudharani.raghupathy@gems.vsnl.net.in, kalavardhani@hotmail.com. |
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JOURNEY WITH A HUNDRED STRINGS: MY LIFE IN MUSIC, a first person account of santoor maestro Pandit Shiv Kumar Sharma’s life co-written with Ina Puri, was released in ITC Maurya Sheraton, Delhi on September 26, 2002. It had earlier been released officially by President Abdul Kalam at Rashtrapati Bhavan. |
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Over the last two centuries, Bharatanatyam has evolved from a highly codified style to one with maximum freedom to innovate. The dance’s journey from the temple to the proscenium is the subject of the book “Bharatanatyam” by Ashish Mohan Khokar. Published by Rupa & Co., it costs Rs.395. |
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The book “Naatyattil Pudhiya Paadaigal” in Tamil by Bharatanatyam guru Udupi Lakshminarayan was released by Padma Subrahmanyam and Nandini Ramani received the first copy on September 13, 2002 on the occasion of the 10th GURU CHARANA SMARANAM, a tribute to the late Guru Kancheepuram Ellappa Mudaliar at Chennai. The book costs Rs.36. For further details, contact - natyacharya@vsnl.com. |
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“Mantras
and Mudras: Meditations for the Hands and Voice to Bring Peace and Inner
Calm” by Lillian Too has illustrations explaining how to perform the mantras
and mudras, what are the physical and spiritual benefits to be gained from
their use, including increasing energy levels and deep inner calm. Mantras
(chants) and Mudras (hand gestures) are fundamental parts of Buddhist practice.
Published by Element, it costs
£12.99. |
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“An
Anthology on Aspects of Indian Culture” by V Raghavan has 44 articles bringing
out his multi-faceted approach to the realms of Sanskrit language. Apart
from culture, other topics include Karma Yoga, Philosophy and Religion,
Arts and Crafts, war etc.
Published by Dr.V Raghavan Centre for Performing Arts, Chennai, it costs Rs.400. |
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“Foundations
of Indian Art” by Dr. R Nagaswamy is a volume comprising a collection of
22 papers presented at the “Chidambaram Seminar” in Art and Religion held
in February 2001. Reputed scholars and eminent authorities on art, architecture,
archaeology, iconography, dance and allied subjects from India and abroad
participated in the seminar.
The topics are by Dr.Bettina Baumer (Austria), Gaurisvar Bhattacharya, Gerd J R Mevissen, Dr. Adalbert J Gail, Dr.Corinna Wessels (all from Berlin), Dr. R N Misra (Gwalior), Dr. Mahua Mukherjee (Calcutta), Dr. B N Saraswathi, Dr. Madhu Khanna, Dr. Bansilal Malla (New Delhi), V P Dhananjayan (Chennai), Dr. Charlotte Schmid (Paris), Dr.Annette Wilke (Muenster, Germany), Dr. Haripriya Rangarajan (Hyderabad), Dr. R Sathyanarayana (Mysore), Dr. Harold Powers (USA), G Subramanian, Dr. Padmini Kabalimurthi (Chidambaram), Dr. Eamon Murphy (Sydney), Dr. Ulrike Niklas (Singapore). Published by Tamil Arts Academy, it is lavishly illustrated with many exclusive color photographs, has 282 pages and costs Rs.2400. |
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Bharatanatyam dancer as well as musician, Bombay based artiste Vasumathi
Badrinathan’s twin albums of TAMIL PADAMS, an exclusive collection of old
time classic padams in Tamil language and SWARA DHWANI a traditional Carnatic
repertoire have been released in cassette and CD format by BMG Crescendo
(India) Pvt Ltd.
Padams are a particular type of musical composition used mainly in classical South Indian dance but belong nevertheless to the Carnatic music repertoire. They generally explore the nayaka-nayika bhava (hero-heroine relationship) and hence provide great scope for delineation through dance. Vasumathi’s album Tamil Padams is essentially a compilation of old-time classic padams in Tamil language. Most of them trace sringara rasa in its myriad hues - from anguish to anger to awe, all wrought from the mystery of love. Pure bhakti bhava also finds a slot here in devotional padams. While most Tamil padams extol the charisma of Muruga also known as Subramanya or Kanda, or the mesmerising Shiva in his dancing form as Nataraja, the album ends with the contemporary padam in the wistful melody of Kapi, that makes a place for that divine and immortal lover - Krishna. An interesting feature is that this piece has been composed by the legendary Guru T. K. Mahalingam Pillai. Both the albums are available in major stores across the country. |
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Bharatanatyam dancer Padmaja Suresh has brought out an album titled RITU SHRINGARA, for dancers who wish to have taped music with some ideas already worked out for them. It provides a continuity of episodes and inspiration has been taken from the miniatures. For details, contact: padmajasuresh@hotmail.com. |
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A 30-minute film titled SILK ROUTE, directed by R R Srinivasan, traces the practical progress of silk from silkworm culture to the final product - silk saris. It also shows the history of silk, references in literary and oral traditions, use of silk in temple, theatre and rituals. It has been produced by the Tirunelveli based RmKV group which apart from traditional patterns, has also broken away from routine woven motifs to painstakingly depict a Ravi Varma’s painting or the 108 dance postures of the Chidambaram Nataraja temple, on a sari. Available in CD and VHS format, it costs Rs.300. For details, contact rmkv@yahoo.com or (91 – 462)–339105/6/7. |
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Contact kvsdance@hotmail.com for more details. |
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For items related to dance namely Audio Cassettes, CDs and CD-Roms, Books, Dance Jewellery and Costumes, contact Globe Giri Trading Agency Pvt. Ltd. Send in your queries to giritrading@vsnl.com. |
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Asia Book House is one of the largest online bookstore in Canada with over 7,000 books, quality publications from the South Asian Continent, shipping is free of charge. It caters to scholars, students, libraries, schools and amateur readers alike. For details contact, Ash Mathura, President, Asia Book House at amatura@hotmail.com. |
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LIVING TRADITION, a CD Rom, is simply structured and aimed at providing information about the range and background of South Asian dance in Britain. The salient features are the history, the different forms, traditional and contemporary British practitioners, opportunities to see and participate in South Asian dance in the UK , the historical and political background that has influenced the practice of South Asian dance in the UK. Photographs and video clips add to the visual content. It is produced by Kadam Asian Dance and Music Ltd, devised by Sanjeevini Dutta and Bisaka Sarker and designed by Clive Gillman. |
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Chennai based Global Adjustments has released a CD ROM on SOUTH INDIAN ETIQUETTE AND CULTURE. It contains lots of information on language, geography, politics, government,(it’s a tool for businessmen), education and arts, health care tips, tips on living in south India, information on food and dress, religion and the etiquette of the essential south for those who may want to settle here. A list of do’s and don’ts are also provided with essential FAQs, video clippings and interviews with expatriates. The CD ROM, which will be useful for Indians and non-Indians, is priced at Rs.1450 and will be available at Global Adjustments and Landmark. For more info, contact (91- 44 - 4355853 / 4346225) or info@globaladjustments.com. |
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Bharatanatyam
guru Rajee Narayan has written NATYA SHASTRA MALA, a book on dance theory
and SANGEETA SHASTRA MALA on music theory. Her 2 published volumes NRITYA
GEETA MALA contains songs in the format of traditional Bharatanatyam repertoire
including alarippu, jatiswarams, shabdams, varnams, kirtanams, thillanas,
and other musical forms in Tamil, Kannada, Hindi and Telugu. She is acclaimed
as the only vaggeyakara of the 20th century.
Arangham Trust in association with Nritya Geetanjali has released NRITYA GEETA MALA, audio cassettes and CDs of dance songs written, composed and sung by Bharatanatyam guru Rajee Narayan and O S Arun. |
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cost is Rs. 800 for the cassettes (double cassettes, C-90) & Rs. 1500
for the CDs (3nos.).
Contact Rajee Narayan at Ph: (91 -22) - 4092429 or Jaishree Rao at jvr0506@hotmail.com. |
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The
Seven Indian Classical Dance forms on a CD ROM, a topic of great interest
amongst thousands of people worldwide, gives credence to millions of years
of cultural heritage surrounding the Indian continent. This graphical multimedia
presentation is a boon to researchers since it is the only one-of-it's-kind
available in the world and it will reach a wider audience by making it
available in outlets (stores, malls, libraries, etc) worldwide.
The ONLY Multimedia ENCYCLOPEDIA on Indian Classical Dance, this CD ROM could well be a collector’s item, considering the detailed information available on it and educates on all the topics related to Indian Classical Dance. For further
details, kindly visit
PRICE - USD $35 ex-India. (delivery charges would depend on location but an indicative would be an average of USD$15). |
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BE
A HEALTHY DANCER by Prof. E R Gopalakrishnan, a yoga exponent for over
30 years, deals with yoga for the Bharatanatyam dancer. He has identified
specific health problems, following them up with simple solutions. To order
book postage paid, send Rs. 60 (in India) or US$6 (abroad) by Money Order
to E.R. Gopala Krishnan at Yoga Maiyam, 6-D First Main Road, Indira Nagar,
Chennai 600 020, India. Ph: (91-44)- 442 2865.
e-mail: yogamaiam59@rediffmail.com. |
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The ITC Sangeet Research Academy (SRA) of Calcutta has a rich repository of Hindustani classical music and it has been put on the portal www.itcra.org. The highlight of the portal is the 'gharana' section and also features different sections of SRA gurus, information on legendary musicians and their music and documentation of over 500 bandishes. These have been culled from out of 1000 hours of recording of over 41 musicians. 'Know your raga' and 'Samay raga' are educative. |
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Bharatanatyam audiocassettes are available at Essen Musicals, 158 Eldams Rd, Chennai 600018, India. For information contact essenramesh@hotmail.com. |
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Latest
release from Inreco is Temple Dance by Bharatanatyam dancer Raghunath Manet
and costs Rs.175. For more info, contact inreco@md3.vsnl.net.in
www.inrecohindusthan.com. |
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Music Today has released NAVAGRAHAS – SIGNS OF DESTINY, a 4-pack album of chantings and slokas on the 9 governing planets. It was launched by Sri Jayendra Saraswathi in September. The album comes with a 140-page booklet of explanations and mantras. The highlight of the music which has elements of western fusion to give it wider audience appeal, has original compositions of 17th century astronomer and musician saint Muthuswamy Dikshitar. L.Vaidhyanathan has scored the music. |
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Charsur
Digital Work Station, Chennai, has released CDs and cassettes called KSETRA,
a series of compositions on the temples of South India. Sanjay Subramaniam
– Sri Nataraja Temple (Chidambaram), Aruna Sairam – Ranganathaswamy Temple
(Srirangam), Nithyasree Mahadevan – Meenakshi Sundareswarar Temple (Madurai).
For details: charsur@vsnl.com. For buying online: www.sangeetham.com. |
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Some
interesting sites to help you keep together a healthy mind and body.
www.saffronsoul.com - provides information to maintain a healthy body and mind. It has valuable information about alternative therapies like Ayurveda and Yoga. Effective remedies for those who are looking for natural ways to keep oneself together. www.Activekarma.com - has online and interactive solutions, which address issues in the areas of Health and Nutrition, Fitness, Sports, Serenity, Leisure and Outdoors. www.Goodhealthnyou.com – has a number of interesting sections like Managing Disease to Alternative therapies to Personal care. A valuable know-how on health. www.Indiainfoslim.com - has interesting information on nutrition and exercise, customizes diet and fitness plans based on your lifestyle. www.fitnessonline.com - advises you on nutrition and diet, what to eat and what not to, what exercises you need and what you don’t. |
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SITA
SHAKTI KAVYA ie. Sita's Empowerment Anthology is available in musical
cassettes and CDs and also as Bharatanatyam ballet video CD for dance students
who may like to experiment with new themes for classical dances.
The poems are
available on website: www.vandemataram.com/sitamaa/sita.html.
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Ragas are a selection of notes, which seek to highlight a sentiment. RASA RANG – RASAS FROM NATYA SASTRA, is a 5 volume set of cassettes by Sony Music costing Rs.360/= which focuses on 5 out of the 9 rasas. Some of the prominent artistes featured in this are Pt.Bhimsen Joshi, Hariprasad Chaurasia, Mallikarjun Mansur, Amjad Ali Khan, Kishori Amonkar, Pt.Shiv Kumar Sharma and Balamurali Krishna. |
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Padma
Chebrolu’s Cultural Centre of India based in Ohio, have recently produced
a dance instructional video called "DANCES OF INDIA - LEARNING BHARATANATYAM".
This is being sold at Amazon.com and other places. It has the fundamentals
of Bharatanatyam and is available for $19.99. Like any other instructional
video, this video introduces the dance form to the student and engages
them.
Contact Ms.Padma Chebrolu Cultural Centre of India 9462, Hopewell Rd Cincinnati, OH 45249 Ph: 513 - 227 - 9612 Fax: 513 - 677 - 9886 email: padma@culturalcentreofindia.com. |
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Marvel Cards located at 27, Radhakrishnan Salai, Chennai 6000004, design cards for dance arangetram functions too apart from festivals like seemantham, ear-boring ceremony, betrothal and upanayanam. Contact: (91 – 44) – 8119121 / 22. |
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