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Rama Vaidyanathan

Composition

Pushpanjali is a divine offering of flowers that is a mark of respect to the Gods, one's teachers and those who are witnessing the recital. Alarippu is a reference to the flowering bud, which utilizes every part of the artist's body. Rama Vaidyanathan guides us through its intricacies.

Guru Dr Pali Chandra

Workshop on Gita Govinda by Guru (Dr) Pali Chandra. She teaches abhinaya and kathak dance choreographies of three compositions - each on Krishna, Radha and Sakhi. Live performance by local folk artists and talks by three guest speakers (Gita Govinda nature and environment related talks, non-Kathak dancer Abhinaya session and body care tips)

Rama Vaidyanathan

Composition

This Bharatanatyam DanceLessons by Rama Vaidyanathan is subdivided into nine sections. Each part of Madhura ashtakam is individually introduced, beginning with detailed explanations by the teacher. Every word of the original verse is carefully explained. These are followed by demonstrations from the Guru and a complete performance.