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Kuchipudi
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Natya Visharad Mrs. Durga
Kkasthuri |
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Mrs.
Durga Kkasthuri started learning Kuchipudi
Classical Dance under the guidance of Guru
Vempati Chinna Satyam Garu for over15 years
and played important roles in many dance ballets
composed by the Guru, performed at many places in
India. She has been awarded the title of “NATYA
VISHARAD” from Kuchipudi Art Academy
,Chennai. She has worked as a dance teacher in
International Sahaja Public School (ISPS),
Talnu , H.P from 1992 to 1999. Trained Western
Students in Kuchipudi Dance. She has given Solo
Dance Recitals in Turkey, China, Sydney,
Australia. |
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About
the subject: |
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Kuchipudi
is such a unique form, a tasteful blend of grace,
vigor, elevation, sensuality, control and abandon.
With its roots buried in the soil of Andhra
Pradesh – INDIA, Kuchipudi was born in a remote
village from which it derives its name. In the
early days, Kuchipudi style of dance was in the
form of dance dramas, the main purpose being to
inculcate divine ecstasy which invokes immortal
bliss and brings one closer to the path of
salvation. The themes were religious in nature and
performed by groups of dancers who led a nomadic
style of life. Though they were patronized by the
royalty, in course of time, this led to a
degeneration of values and the dancers were
subject to feudalistic
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Natya Visharad Mrs. Durga Kkasthuri |
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A
need for revolution arose and Siddhendra Yogi, an
exceptionally gifted scholar and artist, who lived in
the 14th century, gave a definite format and purified
this ancient art. Kuchipudi is the only dance form where
all the four abhinayas [Angika, Vachika,
Aharya& Sattwika] are given equal importance.
The major attraction in kuchipudi dance style is
performing ‘Tarangam’. The most interesting
aspect here, however, was the introduction of dance on
the rims of a brass plate with a filled water pot on top
of the head.
Bhamakalapam, as it is
widely known, revolves around the Pranayakalaha
[romantic quarrel] between Satyabhama and lord Krishna
and the ensuing viraha of Satyabhama which finally ends
with their union.
Keerthana, krithi, javali,
padam, ashtapadi, sabdam, tarangam,
kautam,
kalapam are the performing items in Kuchipudi
Dance style. |
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| 3 MONTHS COURSE |
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Please
Note: Combined
group and individual learning will be conducted
according to need and ability of the student, at the
discretion of the course Director. Students will be
required to document all their experiences throughout
the course. Most weeks will comprise of 4 days practical
study and 1.5 days of assessment.
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Indian
Puranas said there is a close relationship between
classical dance and divine. Subject of classical
dance is to offering salutation and praising the
divine through dance so the Kuchipudi Dance is a
dancing meditation |
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| 12 Week
Schedule: |
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| Month
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Week
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Week
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- Test the
students, find out their talents and previous
experiences, teach dancing meditation
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Students attention and understanding each other
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Teach some Indian Culture of Maryadaas and some
good things.
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Teach Prayer and shlokas some hand guesser.
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Sahaj Teaching like day to day life how we use the
hand guesser. |
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1st half step of fundamentals
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Follow the other steps and practice
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First half steps perfecting and start of second
half steps. |
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Complete the second half steps and perfect the
first and second half steps.
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| Month
Two |
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Week
Two |
Week
Three |
Week
Four |
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Start with first half Jathis and practice Jathis
and steps |
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Start Poorva Rangam (Puja Dance). The first Item
of Kuchipudi |
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Continue Puja dance learning. |
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Every day practice Puja and Jhatis Dance
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| Month
Three |
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Week
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Three |
Week
Four |
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Teaching of Abhinaya and mix with the hand
guesters and foot work for Item of the Puja.
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Jathis Swaram – second item of
Kuchipud |
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Continue learning Jathis Swaram – second item of
Kuchipudi |
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Dance recital week
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Program practice like stage and rehearsals dress
rehearsals
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Performance | |
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