Classes
Soham Dance Space offers unique instruction in Bharatanatyam to people of all ages, levels, and backgrounds. Emphasizing artistry, integrity, and innovation throughout the process, classes with Anjal Chande are a unique forum for learning dance. For more information about group and private lessons, please email info@sohamdancespace.org.
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WHAT YOU LEARN
Excelling in Bharatanatyam involves several years of dedication and intensive training to bring about proficiency in performance and gain general knowledge of all main aspects of this highly complex art. Fundamental stretches, postures, hand gestures, movement sequences, and dance items from the membrane repertoire are all a part of the curriculum, as well as original and innovative exercises, routines, and choreography.
Throughout this learning process, students will acquire several skills and perspectives useful in and out of the dancer’s world, such as the following:
- Heightened awareness of the body
- Physical flexibility, strength, endurance
- Grace, poise, confidence
- Grasp of Indian and universal musical and rhythmic compositions
- Capacity to execute simple and intricate choreography and apply performance theory to practice
- Critical thinking skills
- Historical and cultural perspectives on dance and the arts
- Philosophical and spiritual sensibilities
- Understanding of Indian culture, customs, and values
- Familiarity with Indian languages