Community Outreach:
Dance Master Class

Taught by Aparna or Ranee Ramaswamy or a Ragamala company member, this master class introduces participants to the Pandanallur lineage of Bharatanatyam, focusing on the rhythmic, gestural, and expressive vocabularies that are the underpinnings of the form. In addition to active dance instruction, the class explores concepts of lineage, aesthetics, the close relationship between music and movement in Bharatanatyam, the evolution of culturally rooted art forms, and their ongoing relevance in the 21st century.
 

Running time: 60-90 minutes
Technical requirements: sound system with iPod hook-up
Space: Smooth, non-carpeted space with room for all participants to move
Number of participants: no more than 40