Education project with SPJ Sadhana School

For every human being there is at least one amazing, unforgettable life transforming moment. I recognized it, cherished it. What was it??? Teaching dance to differently abled children of SPJ Sadhana School, Mumbai … .leading to the presentation of the same at NCPA. This was a special event, undoubtedly, aimed at creating greater awareness, for…

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Chaine Vs Chakkar

Chaine A turning movement in which the dancer executes a half turn on each foot. Sharp spotting is required to perform proper chaine turns. Used in Jazz, Modern and Contemporary. Chakkar A turning movement along the axis of the spine which is done on the heels with one foot lifted off. Spotting is required to…

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Chhau and Taekwondo – Technique comparison

Chhau and Taekwondo – Technique comparison Chhau The Indian folk form, Chhau portrays a great deal of dramatized movements which usually has a strong story line. The Palta in Chhau is one of the highlights as it requires immense control. It is executed by keeping one’s head as the axis and turning your body as…

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Comparative Study: Sheershaasana v/s Headstand

Vishwakiran Nambi does a comparative study between the yogic asana and headstand. While both the techniques look similar visually, anatomically the weight and alignment is different. The Sheershaasana provides a cushion for the head with the palms, the deltoids and bicep takes majority of the weight. The head hip and feet are in one line….

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30 second Video Contest

The 30-second video contest, an interesting concept put foreword by Nritarutya for the students of all Nritarutya dance batches, is now open! We are calling on all the students of our classes to send in their 30 second dance video clips to us by the 15th of March, the kids batches will have a different…

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THE SPIRAL AND MANDI ADAVU: compared

In the videos provided above we have shown the very basic form of the ‘spiral technique; used in contemporary dance and also ‘mandi adavu; used in Bharatanatyam. We forget and fail to notice that in actuality that there are many similarities between Indian classical forms and Western contemporary forms. And so we bring to you…

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A comparative study: Ballet plié and Bharatanatyam mandi explained

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u8tqKr0Df8M The above videos show the use of plié and mandi in these two forms. The similarities show the influence of Ballet on Bharatanatyam and the differences show the changes made according to functionality and movements.

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ENHANCING MOVEMENT CREATIVITY THROUGH IMAGERY

Instructor of the Jayanagar Kids batch, Seher Noor Mehra shares her methodology of inducing creativity through vivid imagery and prompt reaction to different situations. A certain sense of creativity is observed when they’re put through a situation.” Says Seher, “I ask them to imagine a jungle and be the branches of a tree while asking other kids to…

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2nd Student Showcase

We hosted a successful student showcase this November at Alliance Francaise. Take a look at what happened in pictures

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At the classes

Check out what’s going on in our classes at the Jayanagar branch. Youth wing dancer and tutor Namitha Rao gives an insight. Being an instructor for Nritarutya’s community classes at the Jayanagar branch has been a very enriching experience for me personally . It provides me an opportunity to interact and work with students from diverse backgrounds ….

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