Workshop By Guru Smt. Uma Dandayudapani Pillai
Guru Kalaimani Smt.Uma Dandayudapani, daughter of legendary artist, the late Guru Padmashri Sri. K.N. Dandayudapani Pillai is visiting California in Sept 2010. She will conducting workshops while in Mountain View, CA.
Read about Smt Uma Dandayudapani Pillai at
http://www.tamilonline.com/thendral/
http://www.indiacurrents.com/news/view_alt_category.html?category_id=574
Lec-Dem on the Life and Composition of Padmashri Sri K N Dandayudapani Pillai (2 Hours)
Smt. Uma will talk about the life and journey of her father as a Nattuvanar. She will discuss his unique Jathiswaram, Varnam, and Thillana compositions including the Jathis in multiple thalams.
When: Sept 25th 2010
Time: 5:30pm
Venue: Cal Station Club House
381, Pacific Drive Mountain View, CA - 94043
Refreshment will be provided.
Cost : $15 per family
Workshop on Nattuvangam and Choreography ( 4 Hours)
In this workshop you will
Learn about the different talas, theermanams and yatis Composing adavu korvais or sequences for swara passages. The method of notating jatis and korvais Best techniques for using the thattukazhi and cymbals
When: Sept 25th 2010
Time: 9:30am - 1:30pm
Venue: 463 Whisman Park Dr, Mountain view,ca 94043
Cost : $150
Workshop on Ashta Nayakis ( 4 Hours)
The emphasis of this workshop will be on the similarities and differences between 8 types of Heroines or Nayakis of Bharatanatyam. Aspects of Abhinaya, the concept of bhava and rasa, which form the basis for the Nayaki bedhams, will also be covered.
When: Oct 2nd 2010
Time: 9:30am - 1:30pm
Venue: 463 Whisman Park Dr, Mountain view,ca 94043
Cost : $100
Workshop: Varnam (6 Hours)
The concept of a varnam will be discussed. The varnam composed by Sri.K.N. Dandayudapani Pillai will be taught in detail. Professional Music CD for the same will be provided.
When:
- Session 1: Sept 26th 2010
Time: 9:30am - 12:30pm
Time: 3:30pm - 6:30pm
Venue: Santa Clara
Cost: $150
Prerequisite: Intermediate and Advanced dancers
Workshop: Javali (2.5 Hours)
The concept of a Padam will be discussed. The meaning and the abhinaya for a specific Padam will be taught in detail. Professional Music CD for the same will be provided.
When: Sept 29th 2010
Time : 6pm - 8:30pm
Venue: 463 Whisman Park Dr, Mountain view, CA 94043
Cost : $75
Prerequisite: Intermediate and Advanced dancers
Workshop: Padam (4 Hours)
The concept of Padam will be discussed. The meaning and the abhinaya for Ulagam Pughazum, a popular Padam of Sr. K.N.Dandayudapani Pillai will be taught in detail. Professional Music CD for the same will be provided.
When: Sept 24th and Oct 1st
Time: 7pm - 9pm
Venue: 463 Whisman Park Dr, Mountain view, CA 94043
Cost : $120
Prerequisite: Intermediate and Advanced dancers
Workshop: Padam (2.5 Hours)
The concept of a Padam will be discussed. The meaning and the abhinaya for a 'Mogudoochi' a popular Telugu Padam will be taught in detail. Professional Music CD for the same will be provided.
When : Sept 30th 2010
Time: 6-8:30pm
You sign up for Sept 30th or Oct 1st, not both
Venue: 463 Whisman Park Dr, Mountain view, CA 94043
Cost : $75
Prerequisite: For Intermediate students.
Workshop: Padam (3 Hours)
The concept of a Padam will be discussed. The meaning and the abhinaya for a 'Meenakshi Thaye' a popular Padam of Sr. K.N.Dandayudapani Pillai will be taught in detail. Professional Music CD for the same will be provided.
When: Sept 30th and Oct 1st
Time: 4:30-6:00pm
Venue: 463 Whisman Park Dr, Mountain view, CA 94043
Cost : $75
Prerequisite: For Junior students.
Workshop: Mallari (4 Hours)
The concept of Mallari will be discussed.Mallari will be taught in detail. Professional Music CD for the same will be provided.
When: Sept 26th and Oct 3rd 2010
- Session 1: Sept 26th 2010
Time: 12pm - 1:30pm
Time: 6-8:30pm
Venue: Santa Clara
Cost : $75
Prerequisite: Intermediate and Advanced dancers
Journey of Bharatanatyam, the Indian Ballet: An interactive session for kids with Smt. Uma Dandayudapani (2 Hours)
Evolution of dance, role of temples in the development of dance, story of Devadasis and concept of Nataraja will be covered in this session.
When: Oct 2nd 2010
Time: 3:30am - 5:30pm
Venue: 463 Whisman Park Dr, Mountain view,ca 94043
Cost : $25
If you need more information, please contact Priya Chandrasekar @ 650-533-6266/ priya_chandrasekar@yahoo.com
Discounts will be given if you sign up for more than 1 workshop. Call Priya for details on this.