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Kalbeliya dance tour to Rajasthan with Suva Devi Kalbeliya

Simona JOVIC — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 11:01:10 GMT

SUVA DEVI KALBELIYA INVITES YOU TO RAJASTHAN
For around 25 hours kalbeliya dance workshop with Suva Devi & her musicians
From February 22th to March 3rd 2010 in Jodhpur (India)

Simona Jovic and Suva Devi Kalbeliya invite you in Rajasthan to discover the nomad traditions through dance and music !

The rate of 795€ includes :
- Transfer from the airport to the hotel in both ways
- Night train between New Delhi and Jodhpur
- Accommodation in the hotel with breakfast (twin room)
- Kalbeliya dance courses with Suva Devi Kalbeliya and her musicians (24 hours on 6 days)
- Video shows about nomad life, culture, traditions, dances of Tajasthan
(organized in collaboration with Rajasthani Folk Series)
- Meeting up the kalbeliya caste : meeting and parties in the nomad villages
- Many tours and outings, always in relation with Rajasthan culture.
Are not included in the price : plane ticket, airport taxes, travel insurance, visa, drinks, meals (except breakfasts), tips

Suva Devi Kalbeliya (Rajasthan, India)

Suva Devi Kalbeliya , this great dancer who has made a name for herself through the Tony Gatlif's movie « Latcho drom », will welcome us in in Jodhpur during those 10 cultural days ! More than 24 hours of dance (on 6 days) with Suva Devi and her musicians. But also parties in nomad villages, video shows about rajasthan traditions, many cultural outings, etc... A trip like we are not used to make ! The courses are open for beginners and couriers.
Below a video of Suva Devi in her village in Rajasthan and a video of Suva Devi in the movie Latcho drom of Tony Gatlif.
This trip is organized by Simona Jovic.

Suva Devi video : http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qU9xt7uSjss

Information and bookings :

www.romanobersh.com
rromaorganization@gmail.com

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Classical indian dance in Los Angeles?

Phoenix Feather — Fri, 13 Mar 2009 20:36:45 GMT

HI I'm from Los Angeles and am looking to study classical Indian dance styles: Bharatanatyam, odissi, kathak etc. (not Bhangra or Bollywood style) . Can anyone know of or can suggest any classes here?
Thanks!

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Sun April 5 in Louisville KY: Indian Dance Gesture workshop

Maura — Sat, 04 Apr 2009 19:42:09 GMT

On Sunday, April 5, MEDSOK will present a seminar on Bharatanatyam Dance (history, face, hand and arm movements) with Akila, a local Indian Dance teacher, who studied for many years with Dr.Vasundhara Doraswamy in India. The seminar will be held at Ruric-Amari's dance studio inside the Mellwood Arts Center in Louisville KY. MEDSOK business meeting at 1:30, seminar runs 2 - 4:30 pm, and is free and open to the public.

For more info or for directions to Ruric's studio: www.MEDSOK.org

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BOLLYWOOD Contemporary Dance workshop-SEATTLE!

Archana — Thu, 02 Apr 2009 16:50:08 GMT

Come have some fun! Never too late.. Apr 6-12th
at Studio 4 Seattle center and my world Dance and Fitness studio.
6, 7 - 7:30-9:30PM; 8- 7:30-8:30PM; 10- 6:30-8:30PM; 12- 12:30-2:30PM
** 7th session at My world dance and fitness studio**
fees $110/- entire workshoP!
Learn fully choreographed pieces and a great work out!
More info and to register email kathakdance@hotmail.com

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language question

Astrid_Seftali — Wed, 04 Mar 2009 14:00:23 GMT

Can somebody please tell me how to count to 16 in Hindi?
Ek, do, ti....?

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What style do you dance?

Pernilla — Thu, 30 Oct 2008 13:41:04 GMT

Hi,
I just thought it would be interesting to see which styles of Indian dancing the members of this tribe are into, how long you have been dancing and so on :)

I am currently taking bollywood dance classes with the most amazing teacher but would love to try out Kathak and Odissi as well. Luckily for me my current teacher has a strong background of classical Indian dance as well as producing "pure" Bollywood shows so she does include a lot of classical movements into the choreographies she teaches us. She is also very particular about teaching us to really "dance like Indians" as opposed to just performing Indian dance movements, so she has us working hard on facial expressions and fine tuning of movements and body language.. The kind of things that don't always come naturally to Swedes :)
I only started taking her classes about six months ago so I'm nowhere near being a good bollywood dancer, but taking these classes is one of the best decisions I've ever made.

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NEW INDIA TRIBE

Steven — Tue, 03 Feb 2009 23:06:28 GMT

NEW INDIA TRIBE

Since I was thrown out of the biggest group about India on tribe and my posts have been censored there, I’m starting a new India tribe where there is freedom of speech. All who are interested in India and who want to participate in civil discourse are welcome. I’ve posted the article that was censored at the other tribe as the first article in the new tribe.

This is group where people are free to talk about Indian politics, culture, travel, and wildlife.

*~All Things India~*
http://tribes.tribe.net/4ac7be3d-1f77-41bd-8103-7510a80f84a5

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Call for Dancers: San Jose, CA

gladygirl — Sun, 01 Feb 2009 06:16:49 GMT

"I dance..." Photo Project

"I dance because it makes me happy."
"I dance as a form of sacred prayer."
"I dance to feel younger."

Why do you dance?

The "I dance..." photo project celebrates dance, dancers, and explores the effect of the art of dance on those dancers.

I have scheduled the final two shoots for my "I dance..." project!

This project is open to all dance styles! Come in your favorite costume (or dance gear) with your favorite music in hand. Think about why you dance so that you can complete the phrase "I dance..."

You will be asked to sign a model release in order to participate. As a thank you, you will receive a soft copy and an 8x10 hard copy of your finished image which will combine your photo and your reason for dancing into a completed piece. This is a personal art project with an end goal of being the focus or a solo show. If you would like to see the previously completed images for this project, please visit: http://flickr.com/photos/gladygirl/sets/72157606715851220/

The session will be held at a rental photo studio in downtown San Jose on February 21 and March 7. I'll be taking names for 15 minute portrait slots with the first slot at 11am and the last slot at 5:15pm. There will be no appointments between 12:00 and 1:30. The first slot after lunch will be at 1:15pm.

SOME IMPORTANT NOTES:
1) The schedule will be tight, so being on site and ready to dance at your scheduled time will help keep us all on time.
2) The studio space is located on the second story of an old warehouse. There is only stair access. Please keep this in mind.

If you are interested in participating (and/or have questions), please send me an email with your top three desired time slots, and your contact information to gladys@thenakedartisan.com. I will then confirm your time and provide the address and directions to the studio.

Thank you in advance for your support and participation!

Regards,
Gladys White
http://www.thenakedartisan.com

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Odissi dance teachers in the Bay Area

Wed, 13 Aug 2008 21:44:48 GMT

Hello lovers of Indian dance....

After much contemplation, I finally managed to see which dance form I am most attracted to and it is Odissi. I just love this dance form. Now the next chagrin is which teacher?
I know of 3 main teachers in the bay area: Vishnu Tattva Das, Jyoti Raut and Niharika Mohanty

I am wondering if anyone knows of differences in dance and teaching styles and any experiences with these teachers?
I have seen Vishnu Tattva Das perform and he is just beautiful. I have see Jyoti rehearse for her performance and it appears to me that there is some difference in both their styles. I imagine its because of learning from different teachers.

Anyone can illuminate me more on this subject and different Odissi styles would be wonderful.

Namaste.

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kathak tribe!

Toria — Fri, 31 Oct 2008 14:48:41 GMT

http://tribes.tribe.net/kathak

This is a new tribe I sarted to talk about all things kathak!

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Brandnew tribe up for Queen Harish and gypsy dance in Rajasthan

Astrid_Seftali — Tue, 28 Oct 2008 15:56:51 GMT

Would you like to join us? Details are here, check it out:

http://tribes.tribe.net/queen_harish_club

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need advice on offensive moves - to native Indian audience

Lulu — Wed, 24 Sep 2008 03:20:14 GMT

Help! I and another belly dancer are going to be performing for an audience that will include native Indian viewers. We are trying to be conscious of that, and wanted to know if any experts out there could share some tips on what to avoid - gesture-wise, movements, costuming, etc. Some of our choreographies include arm overhead - so armpit *may* be presented...and pelvic tuck/release combos, etc. - that may be offensive to some audiences. What can we do to ensure its a family friendly show? Any advice would be appreciated!!

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Odissi Ear rings?

shadedechoes — Thu, 07 Aug 2008 00:49:11 GMT

I am interested in finding out what these "ear rings" are called:
http://www.odissivilas.org/gallery/gallery_detail.asp?GID=3&PID=1&SID=3

Also, is there a place online that sells these?

Thanks!

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Bay Area Mujra workshop with Queen Harish

rach — Fri, 11 Jul 2008 15:27:34 GMT

For those of you who saw the amazing knee spinning in the Gypsy Caravan movie, you already know how incredible Queen Harish is!

I am super excited to host this Mujra workshop with Queen Harish while she is on her brief tour of the US.

Saturday, July 26, 1-3 pm
Discounted registration & class details available at: http://www.migoto.com/queen/
3435 Cesar Chavez Street (between Valencia and Mission, San Francisco)

Suffice to say there will be tons of spinning, plus emphasis on flirtatious facial expressions and graceful hand gestures!

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Know of Odissi teacher in Grass Valley

Jenna Anjali — Fri, 30 May 2008 23:41:26 GMT

I would love to study Odissi in Grass valley, Nevada City, or close by (30 minutes is close here)...Any connections?

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Aashiyaana Dance Academy...Indian and Belly Dance classes starting!!

sherryv — Fri, 23 May 2008 00:48:06 GMT

Here's our first class... We have Indian choreographies coming in July!!

BellyDance for Beauty and Health
Have Fun and Feel Sexy while you Exercise

Tuesday nights starting May 20 2008
with Sherry VanGoethem
of ADC Performance Troupe and Dance Academy.
Held at the Center for True Harmony Wellness and Medicine
2152 S. Vineyard #138 Mesa AZ 8521
480-539-6646-ph

Classes will be from 6:20 to 7:20 on Tuesdays. $15/class

Details:

All levels are welcome!
We will be drilling the basic belly dance moves.
For the mid-level to advanced student: Create purified muscle memory in the moves and FULL extension in each of the moves.
For the beginner student: Introduce yourself to the beautiful and sensual moves of belly dance. Begin to master these moves by developing muscle memory.

Benefits:
Develop abdominal muscle strength and definition. You will work all part of your ‘six pack’, the upper, middle and lower abs.
Decrease back pain by learning the moves that will strengthen your lower back and upper back.
Increase arm strength and definition by mastering the belly dance posture
(I call it the Queen pose!)
Get a ‘bum lift’ ;) You will be doing great gluteal exercises to strengthen and actual lift your bum to give you rounded effect from hind sight.
Minimize that shoulder pain by opening up your chest muscles and ‘dropping your traps’. Do your shoulders feel like they are raised to your ears? We will stop that!

In each class we will target different body parts and drill the moves to make each class fun, different, progressive, did I mention …FUN FUN FUN. Listen to great grooving music, move your body, increase your heart rate and learn dance you can take home to your man;)

Check out our youtube videos: www.youtube.com/shonigori

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Intensif summer rroma dances workshop

Simona JOVIC — Tue, 13 May 2008 10:40:30 GMT

INTENSIF SUMMER RROMA DANCES WORKSHOP
Paris, July 21st to 26th, 2008
With Simona Jovic
www.simonajovic.com

Join us for this unique opportunity to understand the evolution of the rromani dances from India to Europe, during the "Roma dances of the world" one week workshop in the most reputaded dance school in Paris:

Programme :

* July 21st : Rroma dance from North-Western India
Kalbeliya/sapera dance, from 2pm to 5pm, all levels
Bring a long skirt, a long head scarf and the ankle bells

* July 22nd :Rroma dance from Afghanistan
Afgani nomad dance, from 2pm to 5 pm, all level
Bring a long skirt and a long head scarf

* July 23rd : Rroma dance from Upper Egypt
Ghawazee dance, from 2pm to 5pm, all level
Bring the wide pants or a skirt and the finger cymbals

* July 24th : Rroma dance from Turkey
Karsilama dance, from 2pm to 5pm, all level
Bring the wide pants and the finger cymbals

* July 25th : Rroma dance from Southern Balkans
Cocek and ora dances, from 2pm to 5pm, all level
Bring the wide pants and a small hand scarf

* July 26th : Rroma dances from Central/Eastern Europe
Cingerica,manela, russian, from 11:30am to 2:30pm
Bring a wide skirt and a schwall

Adress :
Centre de danse du Marais
41 rue du Temple, 75004 Paris

Price : 270 euros

Bookings : Payment of 50% at the following bank account :
Name : Simona Jovic
Bank name and adress:
BNP Paribas, 9 rue de la Gare
77360 Vaires sur Marne
FRANCE
International bank account number :
FR76 3000 4016 4000 0100 2432 139

Please confirm, first, your participation by email on contact@simonajovic.com

Important : For those who cannot follow this one week workshop in july, two individual workshop will take place on May 25th (turkish and balkanian rroma dance) and on June 15th (kalbeliya rajasthani nomad dance). For more information, check Simona Jovic's website : www.simonajovic.com

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dance style help

Kamala Devi — Wed, 30 Apr 2008 21:05:32 GMT

I posted this in the Bharatha Natyam tribe and already got some feedback, but I was hoping to get more suggestions.

I would very much like to learn some kind of Indian classical dance. My heart was set on bharatha Natyam, but due to severe arthritis which led to bi-lateral knee replacement 3 months ago, I have basically learned that I will not be able to engage in this specific dance. Just too many deep knee movements that I can no longer do, and adaptations/ modifications would seem to me to be disrespectful to this beautiful dance. I asked this question on the other tribe and basically, most everyone felt the same way.

One person on the other tribe then made a suggestion about exploring other dance Indian dance styles, ones with less knee bending, and she suggested kathak. I really don’t have any knowledge of other styles. In fact, I didn’t really know much about Bharatha Natyam either, but I saw some videos of this dance and was beyond mesmerized.

I know there are quite a few different styles, but I am hoping that others on this tribe have enough experience to offer suggestions about which style might fit with some of my physical limitations. Thanks for your help.

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Odissi Dance DVD suggestions

Sun, 04 Nov 2007 18:34:47 GMT

Greetings!

I live in Seattle and I would really love to take Odissi classes with Ratna Roy, however my schedule doesn't allow me to take her classes at present. In the meantime I'd like to get started by learning from DVDs.

What Odissi DVDs would you recommend for a beginner? I have a little ballet & jazz dance experience, a fair amount of belly dance experience and have done tons of yoga.

I am considering the following DVDs but I am open to other suggestions:

Colleena and Guru Padma Cheran Dehuri present:
Odissi - Choka Stepping 1-10 Instructional DVD

Ratna Roy:
Orissi Exercises I
Bhumi Pranam, Padabhedas, Stretch Exercises, Chauka and Tribhangi Exercises

Orissi Exercises II
Charis (walks); Bhramaris (spins); Shirobhedas (head exercises); griba bhedas (neck exericses), drsti bhedas (Eye Exercises); Mudras & Viniyogas (Single and Double hand gestures and their uses)

My apologies if this question has been answered already. I searched, but did not find any thread that addressed this.

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rroma dances performance photos

Simona JOVIC — Wed, 27 Feb 2008 08:50:16 GMT

Photo album of my rroma dances performance at the International Indian Diaspora Festival in New Delhi, India on January 11, 2008. Photos by Janardhan Pathania.

http://romsktnet.ning.com/index.php/photo/photo/slideshow?albumId=1562732%3AAlbum%3A41201

Simona

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Simona Jovic kalbeliya workshop

Simona JOVIC — Mon, 28 Jan 2008 09:35:15 GMT

Simona Jovic
Authentic dances of the Rroma
www.simonajovic.com

KALBELIYA DANCE WORKSHOP with Simona Jovic
Paris, February 16 and 17, 2008

Saturday : 2pm-6pm (dances of Rajasthan kalbeliya and ghoomar)
Sunday : 2pm-6pm (dances of Rajasthan kalbeliya and ghoomar)

Music and video to sell !

For more information, please send a mail to contact@simonajovic.com

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What dvd would you recommend to a complete beginner to Indian Dance?

Mon, 21 Jan 2008 21:12:12 GMT

I currently study middle eastern, and north african dance, but have always been facinated with Indian dance, both Traditional, and Bollywood.
As a newbie, i would not be looking to do backbends, or other moves that would be too taxing on my skeletal structure lol!
I would just love an easy introduction to see if i liked it, and then would seek out proper classes

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Bellydance-Valentine Sale Offer

KAJAL — Fri, 25 Jan 2008 10:32:53 GMT

Hi,

Please check our latest discount offer at the following link:

www.modemystique.com/offer.html

Auctions:

http://auctions.modemystique.com/cgi-bin/auction.pl?category=cloth_0020

Regards,

Kajal

www.modemystique.com

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Help for children

Simona JOVIC — Fri, 21 Dec 2007 12:32:11 GMT

Dear friends,

In a few weeks, i am going to Rajasthan, where I will be meeting nomad kalbeliya families. Our Organization would need clothes for children, especially very small children. So please, if you have anything to give, we would be happy to take it to India. I will be in Paris until January 9th, so for those who live in Paris, somebody from the Organization would come to pick up the staff. And for the others, there is a possibility to send it. And for those who are already in India, I will be performing in New delhi (Januar 10th and 11th) and in Orissa (January 12th) before going to Rajasthan, so if you wish to help, please contact me as soon as possible so that we could meet in Delhi or elsewhere.

I wish you all Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

Simona Jovic
President of Humanitary and Cultural Organization "Rroma of the World"
rromaorganization@gmail.com
www.simonajovic.com

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Simona JOVIC — Wed, 12 Dec 2007 12:42:09 GMT

Simona Jovic
Dances and music of the Rroma
Humanitary and Cultural Organization "Rroma of the world"
www.simonajovic.com

Dear all,

This is the last call for all those who would like to join my january's trip to India where we will be learning the kalbeliya dance directly from Kalbeliya musicians and dancers in their nomadic village. The trip will take place between January 14th and 21st. To know more about the kalbeliya (or sapera) dance, you can watch this video :

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LjNNK-KUKg0&feature=related

For those who live in Eastern India, I will be performing the "Road of the Rroma" performance (Dances of the Rroma from India, Afghanistan, Egypt, Turkey, Macedonia, Serbia, Rumania and Hungary) in Orissa :

* In Orissa on January 12th
* In Bhubaneswar on January 22nd

For all information, please contact the organizers : Bhubaneswar Music Cercle lipipusparbn@yahoo.com

I wanted to thank one more time Adriana, Alheli, Veronica and all the other girls for their warm welcome in Mexico city.

Devlesa,

Simona Jovic
contact@simonajovic.com

UPCOMING EVENTS :

* Orissa - INDIA
January 12th, 2008
Performance

* Rajasthan - INDIA
January 14th to 21st, 2008
Kalbelya music and dance tour

*Bhubaneswar - INDIA
January 22nd, 2008
Performance

* Paris - FRANCE
February 9th and 10th, 2008
Workshops

* Paris- FRANCE
February 16 and 17, 2008
Workshops

* Paris- FRANCE
February 23 and 24, 2008
Workshops

* Vranje - SERBIA
March 2008
Humanitary work
If you wish to help rroma children with clothes, medicins, toys or anything, contact me

* Saint-Pierre - REUNION ISLAND
April 2008 (exact dates will be soon confirmed)
Concert & performance with Rromano Horo group

* Saint-Denis - REUNION ISLAND
April 2008 (the exact dates will be soon confirmed)
Workshop : dances of the Rroma from India, Egypt and Turkey

* Skopje (Suto Orizari) - MACEDONIA
May 1st to 8th, 2008
Music and dance tour in Suto Orizari the biggest rroma comunity in Europe
History, language, music and dance with Macedonian Rroma
Ederlezi celebration

* Zeceprajini - ROMANIA
End of may 2008
Humanitary work
If you wish to help rroma children with clothes, medicins, toys or anything, contact me

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chandalika

anever — Sat, 08 Dec 2007 16:22:10 GMT

does anyone know of someplace where i can buy a video recording of Tagore's dance drama Chandalika? i would especially love to see the version performed by Uday Shankar. my bengali dance teacher is interested in putting it on in May, and i was really hoping to have a video for inspiration/practice. thanks!

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Indian dance in Utah!

romdeussen — Tue, 27 Nov 2007 15:05:19 GMT

The Krisnah's Lotus Temple in Spanish Fork, UT, is now going to be offering Classical Indian Dance lessons--Kathak, Odissi, and hopefully soon kuchipudi! So for those of us who are transplants here and have lost our gurus, this is wonderful news.

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Bollywood or indian dance dvd's

sandrakeil — Tue, 22 May 2007 21:47:34 GMT

Hi everyone,
I am really interested in learning as much as I can about bollywood style and other (kathak, classical, punjabi...) types of indian dance but because of where I live (small town in Ireland) and my situation (teaching and kids...) I can't take classes or travel much to attend workshops (only every now and then...) so I won't be able to learn it properly but I would love to at least incorporate some moves into belly dance as fusions but I would like to do it right and apropriate, has anyone got suggestions on good dvd's or online clips or other links or info on the subject? Is there anything I should be aware of? Like inapropriate use of moves to certain lyrics or types of music, etc...?

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Indian Dance Costumes

beka — Wed, 14 Jul 2004 21:34:31 GMT

I've done some research... There just aren't ANY Indian Dance costumers out there. There are pleanty of sites ABOUT Indian Dance, ton's of jewelry retailers but no costume designers.

Watch out for this lady, she ripped me off big time: http://www.asavari.org/costumes.html

Anybody know a good, reputable Odissi or Kathak costumer?

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Folklore workshops in Chandigarh - has anybody been?

meissoun — Sun, 21 Oct 2007 16:15:40 GMT

I have gotten an e-mail that advertises folk dance workshops in Chandigarh, North of New Delhi, in February.
The organizers are the Chandigarh Institute of Performing Arts.

Has anybody been to one of these weeklong workshops? How was it?

I am kind of interested, since I really want to learn more about folkore dances (they offer Bhangra, Dandiya, Ghoomer and Kal Belia).

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Music and dance tour in Rajasthan

Simona JOVIC — Thu, 04 Oct 2007 08:14:51 GMT

MUSIC AND DANCE TOUR IN RAJASTHAN
In the heart of the nomad village
Kalbelya dance workshop with the rajasthani nomad dancers and musicians

JANUARY 14 TO 21, 2008

It has been a long time now since I've started organizing this trip each year and taking to the heart of Rajasthan to meet this extraordinary cast of nomad musicians, dancers and snake charmers living in the Thar desert. They are nomad, each year I have to find their new camp location and it is always a big joy to find it. As always, it is going to be a several days workshop with these dancers and musicians, as always it is going to be a wonderfull human aventure, a warm welcom in their village (a very bi privilege) and of course a small performance improvised only for us. If you want to go back to the origins of Rroma people and their dances, if you want to discover the authentic "world" of Gulabi Sapera, Suwa Devi Kalbelya, Musafir and others, this is a trip to do!

The number of the participants is limited, but there are still a few places left, so if you decide to join us, this is the moment!

To get more information about this trip or see the picture of the one I organized in january 2007, please visit the "Music and dance tours" of my website : www.simonajovic.com

Simona Jovic
Dances and music of the Rroma
www.simonajovic.com
simonajovic@gmail.com

(The other trip organized : Macedonia in may 2008 for the Hederlezi celebration)

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Odissi Dancer Asako Takami is in need of help

Erin — Tue, 02 Oct 2007 16:08:32 GMT

I knew Asako when I lived in the Bay Area and was fortunate to see her perform on several occasions. Anyone who witnessed her was touched by her dance. It made me very sad to hear that her health has deteriorated dramatically due to cancer. Her friends and students have mounted an effort to help with medical bills and a possible trip home for her to Japan to see her family. I am copying the information below for anyone who would like to donate money or do a benefit show to help. Thanks, Erin

Hello Friends, Some of you may know Asako Takami, an Odissidancer from Japan who has been living in San Francisco for the past fifteen years. Some of you may have beenlucky enough to have the wonderful experience of seeing Asako dance. Asako has dedicated her life to Odissi, but for the past four years, Asako has been battling cancer. First it was cervical cancer, and now it isovarian cancer. She has not been able to dance orteach dance for almost a year and a half now, because the radiation treatments destroyed her right pelvic bone, and she has lost use of her right leg.She is extremely debilitated at this point and is mostly bedridden. Because she has not been able to work, she is in great financial need. We, her friends and students, are trying to raise money for her basic livingexpenses and medical care, but also possibly for aplane ticket so she can return to Japan to see herparents if her health will allow. We are asking thoseof you who know Asako, or saw how beautifully, exquisitely, she danced---or those of you who simplylove and support Classical Indian Dance,to make adonation to her. Please have checks made out to "Ralph Lemon" – Asako's boyfriend. The checks should be sent to their address:

1025 Steiner
Street, Apt. 10
San Francisco, CA 94115

Thank you so much for your kind attention.
Sangumay Ordona

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Vanaja, the Film

tansau — Fri, 14 Sep 2007 03:01:25 GMT

Has anyone had the chance to see this yet?

http://www.vanajathefilm.com/index.html

Set in rural South India, a place where social barriers are built stronger than fort walls, VANAJA explores the chasm that divides classes as a young girl struggles to come of age.

Vanaja (Mamatha Bhukya) is the 14 year-old daughter of a poor, low caste fisherman, struggling with dwindling catches and mounting debt. When a sooth-sayer predicts that she will be a great dancer one day, she goes to work in the house of the local landlady, Rama Devi (Urmila Dammannagari), in hopes of learning Kuchipudi dance while earning a keep...

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Workshop in Boston

lakshmi — Mon, 14 May 2007 19:53:58 GMT

http://www.navarasa.org/upcomingshows.htm

My dance teacher, Aparna Sindhoor, is back in town (yay!) and has some fabulous experts here from India to teach a limited number of classes.

They are teaching Kalari Payatu and Mohini Attam - neither of which have I seen much (if any) of here in Boston. There's a general interest workshop this Saturday - May 19, as described in the link. There will probably be more classes if there is enough interest with these workshops. And the price is pretty amazing - $15 for both workshops, $9 for one.

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Odissi in Chicago

indigostars — Wed, 15 Aug 2007 15:35:23 GMT

Does anyone have a recommendation for a teacher in Chicago? I consulted with two of my teachers and only one had a recommendation for someone who has yet to respond. Thanks!

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searching for a dance school in India (Kanpur)

Katrien — Tue, 05 Jun 2007 16:24:09 GMT

Hi,
my name is Katrien.
in October I'll travell to India in Kampur (north).
I love indian style dance. I attended some worshop in Europe and I'd like to take some lessons in India.
Do someone know a dance school near Kanpur so I can joint it before leaving?
Thanx for reading.
Katrien

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Seattle Bollywood Dance Classes!

Andrea — Sun, 29 Apr 2007 05:13:40 GMT

Do you adore the bollywood dance sensation that has swept the globe? Have you always wanted to learn the intricate movements, dramatic facial expressions, and graceful stylings such as those of Aishwarya Rai and Madhuri Dixit? Come join our Bollywood class in the Seattle U-District!!!

Our instructor is the phenomenal Nalini, dance extraordinaire. She has studied and taught the Indian classical dance Kathak and Bollywood, her passion, since she was 13 years old. She is also a famous award-winning bellydancer, with a fine arts degree in dance choreography.

Her classes are challenging, inspiring, tons of fun, and focused on making your dancing all it can be. As her students, we are her biggest fans, her friends, and we welcome any to come and try it out! Don't be mislead - it's hard! When I first started, I wasn't sure I could do it. But it doesn't take long before you are jumping, gesturing, head-bobbling away to the sounds of Kajra Re, Choli Ke Peeche, and many other classics.

The class is listed as a performance class because many of the students wish to perform the dances we are learning as a group, however, performance is not a requirement to enter the class. The class is also currently running on Friday nights, however, we are looking into starting another class on a different day. If interested, please see Nalni's website for more information: www.nalinidance.com/ or email me at a_briggs2@yahoo.com. You can also view her page on Tribe! people.tribe.net/nalinidance

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May 5th Indian Dance Class, Houston,TX

Patsi — Thu, 26 Apr 2007 15:50:38 GMT

This class will probably make so come and join us!!

The NiaMoves Studio in the Heights is thinking of hosting an Indian Dance workshop next Saturday (May 5th). The studio needs to know in the next couple of days if there is enough interest to go ahead and book. So if you are interested, email Kristie (kristie@niamoves.com). Their website is www.niamoves.com for numbers and directions.

"Rhythms of India": Namita Bodaji a classical dancer from India will be conducting a dance workshop that is full of Indian rhythms. Indians love the drums, be it a wedding, naming ceremony, birthdays, religious ocassions. Most of the Indian dances-folk, classical, films -all give a lot of importance to the drums played. Participants will enjoy the different flavors of Indian dances through this dance workshop. Saturday, May 5, 4-6:30 pm. Cost (may change) - $30 pay in advance, $40 at the door

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New to the tribe and question

parvane — Sun, 22 Apr 2007 16:31:24 GMT

Hello everyone! Just came across this tribe through the Boom Boom Bollywood tribe and I was hoping I could get some info. I'm looking for kathak, honestly just any style of Indian dance that might be available in the Cambridge or Suffolk area in the UK. Please let me know if there are teachers, classes, performances and such within a reasonable distance. Thanks!

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Any teachers in the Southern Maine area?

thecumaensybil — Tue, 17 Apr 2007 10:34:42 GMT

The closest I can find is MA. I'd make the run to NH, but really can't travel more than an hour one way.

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Namaskar- what's yours like?

indigostars — Thu, 22 Feb 2007 05:50:42 GMT

I'm curious about the differences in the namaskar one does before and after dance. I know why we do it, but I'm not sure about why they're pretty different. I'm on my second Odissi teacher, and the one she has her students do is shorter and slightly different than the one my last teacher had me do (and she had a different one for her more advanced students) and is different from my Bharatnatyam teacher's. I assumed the Bharatnatyam and Odissi namaskars are different because they're different styles of dance, right?

Would someone explain to me the differences and such among the Indian dances? Do different teachers make up different ones? How many are there? Thanks!

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Toronto April 28th : Kathak Dance Concert with Tabla and Sarangi accompaniment !

lemur_catta — Wed, 11 Apr 2007 14:08:09 GMT

KATHAKA
Joanna de Souza accompanied by
Pt. Swapan Chaudhuri (tabla) and Pt. Ramesh Misra (sarangi)
SATURDAY APRIL 28TH ONLY - Glenn Gould Studio - 8 pm
Tickets: $25 (student/senior/CADA) $30
TICKETS NOW ON SALE
glenngouldstudio.cbc.ca/concerts/buytickets.html
Box Office: 416-205-5555

The highest level of mastery in the Kathak tradition, is it's solo practise, demanding intense physicality, musicality and sense of drama. Accompanying Joanna for this performance are two artists with international touring and teaching careers that span four decades. Pandits' Swapan Chaudhuri and Ramesh Mishra, both regarded as the best in their fields, will support Joanna in the creation of 'sangeet'. This spontaneous coming together of melody, rhythm and dance, leads the performers and audience to the ultimate interactive goal of performance, known as 'rasa'.

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New to the tribe!

Patsi — Tue, 13 Feb 2007 15:56:41 GMT

Just a quick hello to everyone and say I'm extremely excited to have found tribe.net and more importantly this tribe! I am looking forward to all the information I will get from this group. Th think I have found like -minded people...aahhh...

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Headdress Suggestion?

kahlea — Fri, 05 Jan 2007 22:46:04 GMT

I will be portraying a Deity in an upcoming performance and was wondering if anyone knew where I might find a Indian or Asian inspired headdress? Something that sits atop the head and has some height to it is optimal, as is often depicted in artwork portraying Deities.
I would even be interested in knowing where to find the floral headdress the women wear or know what types of flowers are traditionally worn.
I have tika and the dangles that hang down similar to earrings but I am more interested in something taller and more ornate.

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Indian dance music

ziola — Tue, 19 Dec 2006 14:22:17 GMT

Hey there...I'm asking around what people's favorite Bhangra/Indian fusion cd's are these days. I'm doing some workshops in southern OR next month and would like to have a nice collection of music. CD title and artist would be great!
Thanks y'all
Ziola

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any teachers in the north texas area(dallas fort worth)

Andrea — Tue, 05 Dec 2006 21:19:47 GMT

anybody??

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Bollywood workshop -2007, Seattle

nalinidance — Mon, 25 Dec 2006 11:14:16 GMT

Whether you love the Indian films - energetic dances and songs, touching stories and sincere sense?
Then this is for you -
Bollywood workshop.
You will be learning the basic elements- hand's positions, steps, combinations, expressions - everything from Bollywood Dance style, each day - one choreography.

Address -

Hatha Yoga Center
4550 11th Ave NE
Seattle, WA. 98105

for three Saturdays, on
January, 13rd - at 1:30-3:30PM
January, 20th - at 3:30-5:30PM
January, 27th - at 1:30-3:30PM
Please visit www.nalinidance.com/English-page/bolly.html for more information.

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bhangra in San Diego?

Lisa S — Wed, 15 Nov 2006 05:11:33 GMT

Hi there! I'm probably moving to San Diego very soon. Does anyone know of any bhangra classes in the area? Many thanks!

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Indian Dance DVD's - here they are!

Diana — Sat, 13 Nov 2004 14:38:28 GMT

Hi,

I ran across a site from Kerala, India that has DVDs for just about all of their dance forms!... In particular most of you might be interested in Bharatanattyam, Mohiniyattam, Kathak & Odissi. I've checked with their customer service team and they are indeed NTSC and will play in US DVD players. Currently having problems placing an order with their checkout... hope that will be fixed up soon...can't wait to see these!

http://www.invisplaza.com (click on the tab for DANCE)

Be sure you choose the one for DVD and not VCD.
Each one has a little preview of a video.

The price for 1 DVD is $ 20.

shipping charges for 1 DVD -
through DHL - $ 15
registered Air Mail - $ 8

shipping charges for 2 DVDs -
through DHL - $ 20
registered Air Mail - $ 12

The package shipped through DHL will reach you within 7 days. The package send as registered airmail will take 2- 3 weeks to reach you.

Happy Dancing!

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how would I express this?

Fri, 17 Nov 2006 22:04:36 GMT

Hi all,

I'm new to this group. I've been studying Bharatanatyam for 16 months now.

I'm performing this weekend in a Diwali celebration. At one point, I have to portray an elderly man in pain who looks to the goddess Durga for help. The body movements are fine, according to my guru, but I haven't been dancing long enough to learn any complicated facial expressions. How can I show his pain? I already can express the seeking of help fine, but the pain is a tough one for me. Please be as descriptive as possible.

Thanks in advance!

x-posted to bharatanaytam

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India dance wishlist?

romdeussen — Wed, 15 Nov 2006 21:37:04 GMT

I have a friend going back home to India, and I'm going to ask her to scout up some DVD's for me. If any of you have a wishlist on a certain style, or a certain teacher, let me know, and I'll see if MAYbe she can come up with something for us! Probably best to PM me at romdeussen@romdeussen.com, then I"ll compile the list for her!

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ohio teachers?

miadonna — Tue, 14 Nov 2006 19:56:16 GMT

please please!!!!

northeast ohio if i can be picky... but i'm not!!! i just want a teacher!!!!

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Odissi teacher in Boston-area

indigostars — Sun, 22 Oct 2006 05:16:25 GMT

Recommendations? I'd prefer either around Newton if possible, but I'm just looking for a good teacher who's easily accessible. The only person recommended to me has been in Brookline, and I don't think I can make the class.

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Studying Dance in India

maxineastorga — Tue, 19 Jul 2005 20:02:40 GMT

Namaste
I need help and advice pleease on how to go and study dance to India, specially kuchipudi amd odissi, I ask on tribe because in the indian embassy here in argentina they don`t really encourage and help in the dance dept. , so I know that someone might be able to give me ( and all the indian dance tribe community) advice or share an experience on studying dance in India.
A dream for all of us Indian dance lovers!!!
Hope to get some feedback please
blessings......

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A question from a newbie !!

Carolina — Wed, 13 Sep 2006 01:07:32 GMT

Are all classical indian dances belong to hinduism ?

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Tarangam/Kuchipudi

Meera — Sat, 17 Jun 2006 14:56:31 GMT

Hi,
I am learning Kuchipudi. Can someone tell me some video clips available for this dance type on internet.

Thanks in advance,
Meera Jain

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Arangetrams

indigostars — Sun, 13 Aug 2006 20:50:43 GMT

Are they exclusive to BN or do other forms of Indian dance have them? I never read about arangetrams occurring with- say Odissi, but I could just not have read about them. If they are only a part of BN, is there any reason why?

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Odissi Videos Ratna Roy

maxineastorga — Thu, 23 Feb 2006 23:25:59 GMT

Hello everybody !!!
Searching the web for Odissi dvds that are good for learning I ran into Ratna Roy `s videos. I was wondering if anybody has studied Odissi basics with these videos, or can recommend any other good source for a good approach on Odissi.
Gracias !!!!
Namaste !!!

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Need 40 American dancers & 40 Indian Dancers for Bollywood Movie

zohra — Tue, 29 Aug 2006 17:49:01 GMT

We are looking for 40 American dancers & 40 Indian dancers for a Bollywood movie.
Audition is on August 30, 2006 at Battery Dance in New York. Please call 201-838-9953

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Indian Parade in NYC

Wed, 09 Aug 2006 22:30:19 GMT

Ok does anyone know the exact date of the Indian Parade on 5Th ave NYC??

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Mujra

meissoun — Wed, 12 Jul 2006 20:46:59 GMT

Can anybody tell me about the state of Mujra dancers today?

I saw an older documentary (The Courtesans of Bombay) and I am curious if there are still performing Mujra dancers or if the art is fading away?

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Bellydance online class

Rebecca — Tue, 04 Jul 2006 13:25:22 GMT

Hi ya all!!!

After reading all the replies at the ADOPT A DANCER I thought we could really adopt each other and become mentors. So I open a Bellydance Studio for us where we could share our tips, drills, choreography and support each other. So... what are you waiting for... lets beging our online class.

tribes.tribe.net/bellydancedrills

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Seeking dancers for L.A. / burning man Bollywood troupe

Jewelz — Wed, 21 Jun 2006 19:53:54 GMT

Hi,

I'm putting together a smallish troupe to do Bollywood-style pieces in Los Angeles. Probably also 2 short pieces at Burning Man. I'll post more later (cuz I'm at work) but feel free to contact me in the meantime if interested.

cheers!

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Satriya

indigostars — Mon, 19 Jun 2006 16:33:32 GMT

I was watching a DVD of Indian dance and saw this form. I wanted more info on it, but the Internet seems to be lacking. Does anyone know anything about it?

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Westside Bollywood class now forming! (Santa Monica / Venice)

Jewelz — Wed, 31 May 2006 19:32:08 GMT

Here's the link - hope to see you!!

http://boomboombolly.tribe.net/thread/dbf3422d-05eb-41ed-a305-158df152adc6?newpostingid=90616467-b1a3-4017-a04d-1d1217ccdbc1#90616467-b1a3-4017-a04d-1d1217ccdbc1

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Indian Fusion?

Thu, 25 May 2006 13:07:17 GMT

I am a belly dancer but I also add aspects of Indian dancing into my performances, mainly mudras and certain arm movements. Does anyone know of any music that has Indian music but with a fusion of Middle East music?

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Red Fingers

Fri, 19 May 2006 14:38:50 GMT

Hi All,
I recently saw some Indian dancers performing at a festival and I was wondering what the red dye on the fingers is made out of?

I am a belly dancer that is beginning to fuse Indian/Hindu dancing with Belly dance and would like to add the dye on my fingers as it looks beautiful when performing.

Any tips?

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Stick dances

lakshmi — Wed, 17 May 2006 18:42:30 GMT

So... the Bride and Prejudice movie question has me wondering...

I know in the North there's the stick dance Dandidas Ras. And in the South there's a very similar dance called Kola Attam.

Are they the same?
OR what are the differences?
Is there any link between them?
And are there other stick dances out there?

I've noticed in India that there's always regional variations to just about everything... so I'm figuring there must be differences, but I'd really love to know how to tell them apart.

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bhangra clases in Tucson?

Elizabeth — Sun, 14 May 2006 22:34:59 GMT

Hi - I'm new to this tribe, and new to Tucson. I took a bhangra class In NYC and loved it. Are there any bhangra classes in Tucson, AZ? So far the nearest I can find is in Phoenix, but that's a heck of a drive.

Any information would be most welcome!

-Elizabeth

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Question from Movie Bride and Prejudice

Tue, 09 May 2006 14:04:46 GMT

Please forgive my ignorance, but, can someone tell me more about the "stick" dance from the wedding scene in Bride and Prejudice? Where can I buy the "sticks"? What is it called? I have seen it other places as well....

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looking for Indian headdresses

Mary — Wed, 10 May 2006 18:04:35 GMT

I'm looking for inexpensive Indian headdresses for a dance where several women will portray the goddess Kali. EBay has been no help to me. Any ideas where I can look?

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Summer workshops 2006 ?

Dominique — Sat, 18 Mar 2006 21:04:36 GMT

Hello,

I have been learning Odissi for 2 years and I plan to attend an Odissi workshop one summer.

I would like to know if any of you attended this kind of classes (minimum of one month) and would like to share experiences (physical stamina, human relationship, progress...).
I am interested in experiences from all over the world.

I also read on www.kadam.org.uk that they propose a one-week summer workshop (No mention of year 2006, though: anybody aware?). Did one of you personnally experienced it, and what is your feedback ?

Thank you,
Dominique.

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Video clips...

windmillperson — Sun, 21 Aug 2005 21:02:18 GMT

Does anyone know of any websites with good video clips of Odissi and Kathak being performed? So far I have only been able to find one site with very short clips of all the classical dances.

Thanks in advance.

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Indian princess?

September — Wed, 05 Apr 2006 12:59:16 GMT

I am looking for a young girl who knows some form of Bollywood dance to hire for my little neices Birthday party.
This is in the beaches in Toronto...any leads or schools that anyone knows of in Toronto (I am here for 3 weeks)
Thanks
September

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Obtaining ankle bells

indigostars — Mon, 12 Sep 2005 20:13:26 GMT

Hi-

My Odissi instructor wants me to obtain ankle bells, but she doesn't know where I can get them, nor do I. I'm in the Western Massachussetts area, so I don't think there is a place. Are there any reputable distributors online? Thanks!

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Indian Dance Workshop Philadelphia PA April 29

jaz — Fri, 03 Mar 2006 03:59:10 GMT

Greetings !
I just wanted to post about an event that we're hosting in Philadelphia.
Many details are listed, but please see our website for the complete listing!
www.ak-ana.com

Ak-Ana welcomes Shaily Dadiala,
Director of the Archana Dance Academy
for a very special workshop

Indo-naach

No matter what your dance style, fuse in a uniquely exotic flair!
Learn the elements of
Bharatanatyam - The ancient art of Classical Indian Dance and
Bollywood - a fun mix of Indian dance melded with world influences.
Check-in 2:30 ~ Workshop from 3-6pm

Cost $65.00 & includes admission to Danza Al’Khemi hafla

APRIL 29, 2006

Spirit Wind Internal Arts Society 213 New Street
Philadelphia, PA 19106

Followed by:

Danza Al'Khemi Hafla

Performances Vendors DJ Pot Luck Buffet BYOB

Dancers, Drummers, Musicians, Friends and Family
All are welcome!

7:00pm till Midnight $5 at the door
Children under 10 are free – Bring pillows or blankets to sit on

Shaily Dadiala hails from Gujarat, India where she studied Bharatanatyam since the age of 4. Not only has she has been performing for over 20 years, Shaily has won numerous awards and dance competitions for both her dance skill as well as her choreographies. Her passion for pushing the boundaries and experimentation led to choreography related to Indian film or “Bollywood”, music. The Archana Dance Academy began in Queens, NY in 2002 before relocating to its current home in Bucks County PA . www.thearchanadanceacademy.com

To register by Mail: Send check or M/O to:
Jennifer Sarni 8759 Jackson St Phila., PA 19136
To Register via Paypal: Send a Paypal payment to Jaz@ak-ana.com

Registrations MUST be received no later than April 15, 2006

Space is limited NO Walk-Ins Refunds ONLY if event is canceled
For more info: Visit our site www.ak-ana.com
Or email: Jaz@ak-ana.com

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India, Dancing, Goddess Photos

Tue, 24 Jan 2006 15:49:16 GMT

Hello All,

I am getting a website made for my personal writing and creativity. The theme will be India, Dancing and Goddess Culture. I'm looking for original photos of India, Temples, Goddesses, PsyTrance Parties in India, etc.

Original Design Art would be great too.

The website will have information of Hindu Goddess Culture, Psytrance Rituals, Indian Culture, etc. Once I arrive in India, I will be uploading my own photos; the photos I'm looking for will be used in the Design of the Website.

I am more than happy to give you credit on the website, with a link and any other information that you would like me to share.

Think: Divine Dancing For Consciousness Upliftment....

I will collect photos for my designer and then let you know if I use your photos or art. I truly appreciate any sharing possible. Thanks SO much!

You can email me your photos and informaiton at: tena@tenamoore.com.

Daiva Nata, Divine Dancer

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Natya Sastra?

rhyolyn — Wed, 20 Jul 2005 19:02:45 GMT

I have looked and looked but can only find references to the Natya Sastra. Can anyone tell if there is an English Translation of the actualy Natya Sastra somewhere. If not, what would be the next best (English translated) text to read.

If you have any favorite books on Indian Classical dance, please recommend them. I study Odissi, but am interested in reading good books on any form.

Thanks,
Rhyolyn

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Odissi Discussion Group

indigo — Tue, 17 Jan 2006 02:24:03 GMT

Hi Indian dance lovers!

Just wanted to extend an invitation to all to check out our Odissi Discussion group located at: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/dancing_odissi/ ....

It's an international group with currently 131 members from all over the world who exchange ideas, thoughts, and information surrounding the beautiful art form.

Please stop by sometime as we'd love to hear from you!

Namaste,

ODM

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Teachers in Mumbai

Megha — Mon, 16 Jan 2006 18:32:27 GMT

I'll be travelling to India for the month of February to visit my husband's family. We'll be in Bombay for most of the visit and then in Udupi, Mangalore. Can anyone suggest some teachers that might be willing to do private lessons with me while I'm there? I would prefer to learn some more Odissi or folk dancing but would be happy to just find a teacher to work with at all.

Thanks,

Megha

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Mohini Attam

indigostars — Thu, 05 Jan 2006 20:27:58 GMT

What's this style like? I'm not in love with Odissi and want to return to doing Bharata Natyam, but no one teaches it in my area. I found a Mohini Attam teacher and am considering it. Would it be useful for Bharata Natyam (I took Odissi so that it would be easier for me to go back to Bharata Natyam)? Thanks!

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Bollywood dance extras?

emenke — Thu, 08 Dec 2005 10:24:24 GMT

You know the filmi song and dance sequences that are typical in Bollywood movies. Sometimes I notice that there are Ferengis in these song&dance #s, such as the drunken discoteque scene with Priety Zinta in KHNH, or the song with the westerners on the beach in Aitraaz or the scenes in Canada from Bewaafa. I want to be an extra in a Bollywood film, specifically a dance extra. Does anyone here on this tribe know about how to go about doing this?

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DHOLRHYTHMS BHANGRA CLASS IN SF STARTS TOMORROW, DEC. 1ST

vickiv1 — Wed, 30 Nov 2005 20:33:32 GMT

Bhangra Class
Every Thursday: 7:40pm-8:40pm(Starting December 1st)
ABADA Capoiera
3221 22nd Street (at mission)
San Francisco, CA
415-206-0650
www.abada.org

Rates: $12/drop-in for single class
$33/3 classes
$50/5 classes
$72/8 classes

Note: The classes do not have to be consecutive. You have upto three months from the date of purchase to take all the classes. You can also use your card at the at our other locations in Berkeley and Sunnyvale.

* This studio doesnt allow any outside shoes during the class. You are allowed to wear shoes such as ballet slippers or something similar that you wear only indoors. However the floors are sprung since they practice capoeira there so its comfortable to dance barefoot.

THE STUDIO IS LOCATED ON TOP OF THE SKETCHERS OUTLET IN THE GREEN BLDG, RIGHT NEXT TO THE MAKE-OUT ROOM! PLEASE ARRIVE A FEW MINUTES EARLY TO SIGN UP ETC.

FOR MORE INFO, VISIT WWW.DHOLRHYTHMS.COM or email vicki@dholrhythms.com

have a beautiful day and look forward to seeing you there!

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Any classes in SF ?

Alexandra — Mon, 28 Nov 2005 05:46:14 GMT

Hi ya !
I have just moved to SF last week and I am looking for indian dance classes. Anyone knows ?
Thanks
Alex

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NonStop Bhangra, Nov. 19th, at Rickshaw Stop in SF

vickiv1 — Wed, 16 Nov 2005 08:42:49 GMT

Hi everyone,

if you havent yet experienced NonStop Bhangra, here is your chance to catch the last one for 2005. Its going to be an exciting night full of energetic people and funky beats....Cant wait to dance...look forward to seeing you on the floor.

THIS MONTH WE BRING YOU BHANGRA/REGGAE MASH UP!

Non-Stop Bhangra(8)
Saturday, November 19th
Rickshaw Stop
155 Fell Street(between vanness & franklin)
San Francisco

Doors: 8:00pm - 2:00am
Bhangra Lesson w/Vicki Virk: 8:30pm
Dholrhythms Dance Troupe: 10:00pm & 11:00pm

Cover: $10/advance & for those that come early for the bhangra lesson until 9pm.
$15/door after 9pm.

Featuring guest dj's Sep (Dubmission, KPFA) and Soulsalaam (Hynomadic) and resident dj's Jimmy Love and Earflaps (katfive) bringing you the grooviest bhangra/dub(reggae) mash up.......

Live Tabla: Ferhan Qureshi(Dhamaal)
Visuals: Christian(Future Primitive)
Live Painting: Marcus Murray (www.risup.com)

Non-Stop Bhangra mashes it up with the DUB- Mission crew bringing Bhangra and Reggae vibes together for a night of wicked drum driven beats. NonStop is much more than another night in the club. Dedicated to spreading the beats from the east, the night kicks off with a bhangra dance lesson, adding unique dance performances that will blow you away, while live percussion, rockin dj's, and fresh visuals bring one of the cities best new parties to a boiling point.

This is the last Non-Stop Bhangra for 2005, and next year NSB is happy to announce the kick off of monthly dates.

NOTE: Advance ticket sales end saturday, nov. 19th at noon.

WWW.NONSTOPBHANGRA.COM or WWW.DHOLRHYTHMS.COM
$10 - Advance Tickets | $15 Door

CHECK OUT PICS FROM PREVIOUS NONSTOP BHANGRA NIGHTS!
http://www.dholrhythms.com/index.php?Gal=Special%20Events

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DIWALI MINI-RITUAL

Sun, 30 Oct 2005 18:06:45 GMT

A small ritual for the coming Tuesday..the 'new moon' day. Please check this out at your

respective places. On this new moon day, India has a festival of light called "Diwali". It

also has a lot of other cosmic significances too.
There is a small ritual to be done to attract money.
On a ceramic plate, place some diskettes of camphor. Wear red and face the west

direction. Burn in it cloves. Take care that the cloves should be with it's 'ball' on its

apex.the top. Let the cloves burn completely to black ash.If they have not fully burnt out,

add some more camphor diskettes.Take this black powder & put it in a small silver box &

place it wherever you place your money.

All the time while the clove is being burnt, keep on chanting "AUM HREENGM SHREENGM

NAMAH".

This is a tried & tested 'totka'.Please pass this on.

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Mirabai !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Ganges — Sun, 30 Oct 2005 09:16:06 GMT

Says Mira: 0 my Lord Shyam,
Unless I can be with Thee,
My birth and life are but an affliction.

0 my companion,
Without Shyam I cannot survive.
Charmed by Thy beauty, 0 my Beloved,
I offer Thee my body, mind and life.
I have lost all appetite for food and drink
And my eyes have gone dim.
0 Murari, day and night
I dream of meeting Thee,
When shall I have Thy sight?
Days and nights pass
As I call upon Thee.
Says Mira: 0 Hari,
Without Thee my life flickers feebly on.

I am mad with love
And no one understands my plight.
Only the wounded
Understand the agonies of the wounded,
When a fire rages in the heart.
Only the jeweller knows the value of the jewel,
Not the one who lets it go.
In pain I wandered from door to door,
But could not find a doctor.
Says Mira: Harken, my Master,
Mira's pain will subside
When Shyam comes as the healer.

Without my beloved Master
I cannot live.
Body, mind and life
Have I given to the Beloved.
Fascinated by His beauty,
I gaze down the road
Night and day.
Says Mira: My Lord, accept your servant --
It is all she asks.

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Bharatanatyam or Odissi in Savannah, Ga

ShadeErishti — Tue, 18 Oct 2005 22:49:28 GMT

I've taken Bharatanatyam classes several years ago but not enough to really know what I'm doing. I'm interested in taking up classes again and am also interested in Odissi as well. Does anyone know of a teacher around Savannah, Georgia USA?

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Dholrhythms celebrates 2 years, w/special NON-STOP BHANGRA this saturday.

vickiv1 — Tue, 18 Oct 2005 09:17:16 GMT

Saturday, October 22nd
Rickshaw Stop
155 Fell Street
San Francisco, CA

Cover: $10 advance; $15/at the door.
Doors: open at 8:00pm
Bhangra Dance Lesson with Vicki: 8:30pm Sharp
Dholrhythms Dance Troupe: 10:00pm & 11:00pm

Featuring: Dj’s Cheb I Sabbah(Six Degrees Record), Soulsalaam(Hypnomadic), Jimmy Love(Non-stop Bhangra resident), Dj Earflaps(Katfive) & Dj Amar(Electric Vardo)

Live Tabla: Ferhan Quereshi(Dhamaal)
Live Dhol(Drum): J.T. & Jesse from Image Productions.

This event will sell out so purchase your tickets in advance! Your names will be at the door.

To purchase tickets, follow this link...
http://www.groovetickets.com/club.asp?affilID=640

For more info, visit www.dholrhythms.com or www.nonstopbhangra.com

we look forward to seeing you on the dancefloor.

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Sacramento Instuctors

Isvari — Thu, 13 Oct 2005 03:03:29 GMT

Does anyone know a dance instructor teaching any regional form of dance or music in the Sacramento area? Thank you

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Warding off calamities..

Tue, 27 Sep 2005 19:39:30 GMT

A small recitation, done during Navratra (October 9 days from 4th to12th)..recited just 27

times, facing north in the nights..is highly effective Siddhi to ward off every calamity.

Must be repeated every year during Navratra. One must have a Ma Durga photo/idol in

front. Burn an oil lamp to HER right ; incense to HER left. Sitting on red asana &

offerring red flowers to her ..recite:-

"AUM Namo-a-stute Bhagwate, Paarshwa Chandraa-dharendra Padmaavati Sahitaaye ,may

abheeshta siddhim;
Dushtagraha bhasm bhakshyam swaaha,
Swaami prasaade kuroo kuroo swaaha;
Hillihilli Maatangani Swaaha,
Swaami prasaade kuroo kuroo swaaha".

Daily 27 times for 9 nights of Navratra. When in danger, just recite it 7 times & blow

thrice shoulder to shoulder. You will be safe.
___________________________________________________________________________
It is too vast and beyond the scope of this letter to write the ACTUAL spiritual aspect of

Navratri ( Nav=Nine: Raatri (as it is pronounced)=Nights). There are two such Navaratris in

a year. One around March and one around October/Nov....depending on the Hindu Lunar

Months. Again, there are two 'facets' of Navratri. One the Pauraanic (ancient folklore)

aspect and one metaphysical aspect. I guess you may FIND latter too on the internet. Just

type "Navratri" on Google.

Siddhi means 'attainment'....especially spiritual kind. And the person who has attained

Siddhi..is called Siddha Purush. Purush meaning Man. "The man who has attained". This

attainment can be got by many methods..but Mantras (incantations in a specific way for a

specific purpose) is the BASE.

Durga is a combination of Duh (not as in US DUHH..lol) + gaah. The combo makes it

Durga. Duh.. D pronounced in softer note as the French do. Duh means bad/evil..Gah

means to 'ward off'. So Durga means she who wards off the bad/evil etc. And there are

stories about her.

ANY QUERY PL.CONTACT ME FOR CLARIFICATION.
Blessings to all;
Chandan

www.newspiritservices.com/gems.html

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Kathak Instructors in Southern California

DaVidofScandinavia — Mon, 11 Jul 2005 17:01:50 GMT

Hello...

I am looking for a Kathak instructor in Southern California.

Any information appreciated :)

DaVid

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The youngest BN dancer

alternate-realities — Mon, 12 Sep 2005 06:30:10 GMT

Okay this is too cute not to share with you all!

Dr. Sinduri Jayasinghe is a Bharata Natyam teacher & dancer in L.A. and has trained her young daughter Vinaini as well. Check it out at:

http://www.sinduri.net/photo_album.html

Scroll down to where it says 'Video Clips'. (Must have RealOne Player to view video clip.)

Enjoy! *_*

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Vishnu Tattwa and Odissi vilas dancers

amrta — Fri, 09 Sep 2005 18:36:11 GMT

are performing this saturday night in san rafael.
i can't make it, but if anyone else can..they are wonderful.

info is on their website.
i can't seem to find the link right now.

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Indian dance in Dallas-Fort Worth, TX

Tehara — Fri, 09 Sep 2005 18:26:08 GMT

"Essence of Indian Dances" - Bharatanatyam Dance Recital by Noopur Dance Academy. Saturday, September 10, 2005, from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM, Eisemann Center, 2351 Performance Drive, Richardson, TX 75082. http://www.eisemanncenter.com/
Admission is free. For more information Call Swati Shah at 972-208-2718

They also have an instructional video.

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Remembering an immortal bard

dancepanther — Tue, 30 Aug 2005 08:38:11 GMT

http://www.deccanherald.com/deccanherald/aug142005/finearts1115532005812.asp

(pic at site above)

Sunday, August 14, 2005

Remembering an immortal bard
Bala Chauhan

... the hand that penned ‘Saare jahan se achcha’.

‘Kuch baat hai ki hasti mitati nahi hamari; sadiyon raha hai dushman; daure-jahan hamara’ (There’s something in us that makes us indestructible; For centuries the time has been against us, though) the verse came alive with the dancers performing on the stage, 100 years after Dr Allama Iqbal wrote his famous song - ‘Saare jahan se accha; Hindustan hamara’.

The performance, a unique tribute to the man and muse was choreographed by noted danseuse Guru Maya Rao and performed at the Ravindra Kalaksetra, Bangalore on August 10 - the day Allama Iqbal, then Professor of Government College, Lahore recited the poem at the inaugural function of the Young Men’s Indian Association, in 1904.

The event, conceptualised by the Karnataka Urdu Academy was to salute the spirit of the man and his song, which has become symbolic of national pride. “The song is on every Indian’s lips; but this is the first time someone has attempted to do a visual presentation of the song,” said Karnataka Urdu Academy chairman Dr M Nooruddin.

“It was a challenge to present ‘Saare jahan se accha’ in its true spirit. It took me two weeks time to choreograph the performance,” said Maya Rao, founder of Natya Institute of Kathak and choreography.

The performance began with a Kathak gat (form) - a perfect rendition to the lines - ‘Hum bulbule hain iske; yeh gulsitan hamara’ (We are its song birds; it is our garden). Later it changed format to martial art to suit the verses, which spoke about threat of foreign invasions - ‘Parbat woh sabse ooncha; hamsaya aasman ka; woh santari hamara; woh pasban hamara.’ (The mountain most high; a neighbour to the sky; it is our sentry; it is our saviour).

The beauty of the song is its timelessness. The lyrics are as topical now as when penned, more than a 100 years ago. For instance, ‘Mazhab nahi sikhata aapas mein bair rakhna; Hindi hain hum watan hain; Hindustan hamara’ (Religion does not teach us to hate each other; We are all Indians; our homeland is Hindustan).

The 20 performers, who had undergone rigorous rehearsals at the Natya Institute for the last 15 days said they did not know that the song would charge them so emotionally. “Once we began rehearsing it, we started feeling it. It’s such an awakening for us,” said Madhu Natraj Heri, who along with Tushar Bhatt was the kathakar (storyteller) in the performance.

Deccan Herald spoke to Syed Ahmad ‘Isaar’ who has translated seven books of Iqbal from Persian to Urdu, about the man, thinker and philosopher. “He was a citizen of the world and a thinker much ahead of time. Iqbal believed in humanity and was a strong advocate of equality. He wanted peace above and justice above everything,” said the octogenarian scholar. “His works reflect his humanism and respect for all mankind. He at one place has said, Aadmiyat ehterame aadmi; bakhabar shu asmaqame aadmi, which means that human beings should respect each other and should be aware of the position of every human being.”

Iqbal was deeply inspired by the Quran and much of his work resonates his inspiration. An heir to a very rich literary, mystic, philosophical and religious tradition, he imbibed and assimilated all that was best in the past and present Islamic and Oriental thought and culture. Iqbal was born in Sialkot in 1877 and died in Lahore in 1938. He visited the erstwhile Mysore State in 1929. He came to Bangalore on January 9, 1929 and delivered a lecture at the then Government Intermediate College hall (now a part of Government Science College) on ‘The concept of God and the meaning of prayer.’ He also visited the Globe Opera House on Brigade Road and the Muslim Library. His magnum opus ‘Javed Nama’ was inspired by this visits.

Years after his death, the pangs of his pain can still be felt each time in his lyrics when man wages a war against man - ‘Iqbal koi mahram; apna nahi jahan mein; maloom kya kisi ko; darde niha hamara’. (Iqbal, no one in this world has ever known your secret; Nobody knows the pain I feel inside me).

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Classes in San Diego

Tue, 30 Aug 2005 05:39:35 GMT

I fell in love with Classical Indian Dance may years ago while watching a group of dancers from Scottsdale, AZ. I think, perform for us at the library. My eyes were glued to them and my mouth hung open for most of the performance (not a pretty sight, I'm sure).
Does anyone know of a classical Indian dance teacher in my San Diego area?

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Burningman: Dancing—Weds. Night @ Hookahdome

Patrick Harvard — Wed, 24 Aug 2005 20:48:26 GMT

Hello Burning People,

I am super excited to be DJing for you at the Hookahdome’s Fire Spin Jam, one of Burningman’s most thrilling ethnic dance events. The fun will begin on Wednesday night, sometime after 9:00 PM. Clan Destino kicks off the night with aerial, belly dance and fire performances, and then the Fire Spin Jam begins. We will dance until kerosene runs out.... Haha!

Because this is a Hookahdome outdoor dance night, I plan to spin a kick-ass set. However, to give you expressive dancers a variety of tempos to work with, the music will be punctuated with funky midtempo dance music that will make your hips get slinky and reckless.

I will be playing a melodic set of deep, bass-heavy breaks house and funk of Middle Eastern, Asian and African origin. I will also be mixing it up with Bellydance and Bhangra music you will love.

To all you African Dancers, Tribal Bellydancers and Indian Temple Dancers, you don't need to have fire tools. There will be lots of great music that will appeal to you.

The Hookahdome is located at 3:30 & Esplanade.
http://hookahdome.tribe.net/

Looking forward to seeing you happy dancers on the Playa,
DJ Patrick Harvard (Southern California Dance Collective)

PS Also ~ Friday night @ Cirque Berzerk (2:00 and Amnesia) Sometime after 1:30 AM, I will be playing Funky Breaks and Tribal Asian Beats in a pumping ocean of bass with Janaka Selecta, Michelle Bass, Jessey Wright and Breakbeat Buddha. Come to the big circus tent.

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The Beautiful Vishnu Tattva Das

Wed, 17 Aug 2005 17:42:17 GMT

The man in the main photo, teaches Odissi in Northern California.

You can see his website here: http://www.geocities.com/srikrishnasraya/vishnutattvadas.html

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Devadasis

amrta — Tue, 16 Aug 2005 21:14:59 GMT

i started a new tribe for devadasis.
here's more:

tribes.tribe.net/cdfe1507-...-45b9-abe7-c7e2b29ebddf

devadasi means a female servant of god.
trained in dance, literature, music and the playing of musical intruments, Devadasis were dedicated to temples for entertaining the Lord.
They were highly respected for having the unique privilege of being in close proximity to the Lord and known as celestial singers and attendants to the Lord.
Owing to their own exalted status and role in society, Devadasis became a community. Members from most castes and communities, including orphans could become apart of the Devadasi community. Dance as an art form was performed and celebrated. The Agamas, sacred texts that established rules for worship in temples, ask for female dancers to serve in temples, especially those dedicated to Shiva.
In the 9th to 12th century AD the Devadasi system was at its height. Devadasis were dedicated to the massive temples built during this time around which their lives revolved, cleaning the temples, dressing the deities singing devotional songs and perfomring sacred acts of worship. The art of dance was meant for entertaining the Gods and took place in front of the image of the Lord. The Devadasis were often large-hearted and charitable and saved people, even their own Kings, from humiliation, donating land and giving away gold ornaments as acts of worship.The generosity of the Devadasis was matched by that of their patrons - kings and lords who endowed temples handsomely. Although much of the history surrounding the Devadasis seems to be maligned and full of misconceptions, we choose to honor and celebrate these sacred practices in our lives as worshippers of the Lord through song, dance, literature and by keeping the sacred flame of the Lord's temples burning

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