Classic and Other Dance Classes
Dear Parents,
We are pleased to inform you of our alliance with Shivakalalayam
Academy - School of fine arts, to introduce classical and
others
forms of dance to children and adults as part of the “After school”
activities. The classes will be conducted twice a week on Monday and
Friday from 5:00pm to 6:00 pm. Location : Nurture Montessori School,
No.9, 1st Street, I Block, Anna Nagar west, Chennai 600 040.
The classes are scheduled to start from MARCH 1st 2013 (Friday).
There will be a special performance by the children and Smt. Sailaja
Shivakumar on that day. All the parents are invited for this
MARCH
1st 2013 Dance Program at 5:00 p.m
irrespective of
whether they
register or not for the dance classes. Please confirm your
participation for this event, as the seats are limited. The dance
class registrations are open for adults and children. Parents who
are interested please email to info.annanagar@nurtureschool.com to
get the application form and other details.
About the Academy: Shivakalalayam has conducted
various dance
classes, workshops & lecture demonstrations in classical
including
bharathanatyam, nattuvangam, mohini attam, choreographing, yoga,
vocal music, folk Dance, thematic dance and western ballet workouts.
The institute is registered under the Tamil Nadu Government Society
Act and has been in the field of fine arts for 16 years.
Shivakalalayam - “Kala” means art and “Lalayam” being temple we feel
this institute is apt for introducing art in its purest form to the
children and adults. Shri. S. Shivakumar, with over 20
years of
experience and an exponent of Bharatha Natyam, established
Shivakalalayam Academy, with an ambition to promote art & artists.
He is an assistant Professor for Masters Degree in Bharathanatyam in
Chennai and is a life time member & Joint Secretary in Association
of Bharathanatyam Artistes of India (ABHAI).
Smt. Sailaja Shivakumar, started learning Bharathanatyam at
the age
of five, under the tutelage of her Guru R. Padma and later moved
ahead to do an advance course in Bharathanatyam & Nattuvangamis. She
a reputed dancer, teacher who can perform and teach Bharathanatyam &
Mohini Attam. They have choreographed many dance ballets like Shiva
Leela, Vande Mataram, Ramakrishna Charitam, Hari Hara Sudhan, Sange
Muzhangu, Kathamba Malai, Koothum Paattum to name a few. Both have
received the Prestigious “ Natyakala Vipanchee ” Award from great
music maestro Dr. Balamurali Krishna.
Courses Offered:
LEVEL - 1 (Duration : 1 – 1.5 Yrs):
Main Subject: Bharathanatyam
Adavus from Thattu Adavu to Theermana Adavu, along with Korvai Adavu
Main Subject: Carnatic Music
Basic lessons from Sarali Varisai to Alankaram
LEVEL - 2 (Duration : 1 – 2 Yrs):
Main Subject: Bharathanatyam
Alarippu, Jathiswaram, Pushpanjali, Kouthuvam, Shabdam & Pathams
(After the completion of Level-2, student gets qualified for
Salangai Pooja)
Main Subject: Carnatic Music
Swara jathis & Geethams
LEVEL - 3 (Duration : 2 – 3 Yrs):
Main Subject: BHARATHANATYAM
Varnam, Thillana, Patham, Javali, Thodaya mangalam, Bhajans
(After the completion of Level-3, student gets qualified for
Arangetram)
Main Subject : Carnatic Music
Geetham, Varnam, Keerthanam & Dance items in level-2
LEVEL 1 to 3 (Duration : 2 – 3 Yrs):
From basic Adavus to items like: Chollukattu,
Alarippu, Invocatory, Jathiswaram, Varnam, Patham, Javali, Bhajans,
Thillana & Mangalam.
(After the completion of Level-3, student gets qualified for
Arengetram)
ADVANCE LEVEL COURSES:
Main Subject: BHARATHANATYAM
Invocatory items, Varnam, Thillana, Patham, Javali, Thodaya
mangalam, Bhajans
(Keep continuing to learn more Margams – will get qualified to
perform the Sabha Programs)
Main Subject :Carnatic Music
Varnams, Keerthanam and Rare traditional compositions
Main Subject : Nattuvangam & Bharathanatyam Teaching Course
Technique of doing Nattuvangam for Dance items in all levels.
Composing / understanding of Jathis, Pancha Nadai Korvais &
complicated rhythm patterns.
How to sing and do nattuvangam while teaching? To develop Cordial
relationship & handle the students according to their mind set.
Registration:
- The training classes are open to all children and adults above the age of 4.
- For further details please send an email to info.annanagar@nurtureschool.com
Shri Shivakumar is an exponent of the classical art
Bharathanatyam,
which has been cherished & preserved in our country for more than
2000 years. He started his dance career at the age of 12. He started
learning Bharathanatyam at Natyakalalayam for 8 years. Then he moved
ahead to do 2 yrs Diploma in Nattuvangam from Guru Sri. Seetha Rama
Sharma through the Scholarship from Tamilnadu Government’s - Eyal
Isai Nataka Mandram. He got selected for the Sangeeth Natak
Akademi’s fellowship for advance training in Nattuvangam & Vocal for
Dance.
He has also worked with senior Gurus like Sri. K.N.Dakshinamurthy
Pillai from Delhi, Smt.Malathi Srinivasan, and Smt.Usha Srinivasan.
He continued his advance training in Bharathanatyam, Vocal &
Nattuvangam from the legendary Gurus Kalaimamani
Sri.M.V.Narasimhachari & Smt.Vasanthalakshmi. According to Shri. S.
Shivakumar “The training process is based on the student's
competency level. For example in the dance dramas, every student is
provided with a part that highlights his capabilities and develops
his talents. The distinctiveness of this school is seen through its
vivacious choreography, which is a combination of flexibility,
vitality and constant creativity”.
During any performance of Shivakalalayam, one can be sure that all
the life is in motion. We are committed to promote bharathanatyam
and other classical dance forms, among the interested multi-cultural
students. “Our goal is to spread peace, spirituality, culture and
human values to the global audience - very essential elements in the
present environment”.
“One of the distinct features of shivakalalayam’s teaching method is
the creation a learning environment where the students can closely
interact, meditate, encourage and discipline each other, discovering
their individual interpretations and performing styles instead of
blindly copying some "standard" dancer's movements and manners”. The
school offers a diploma degree in Bharathanatyam, besides courses on
Nattuvangam and Vocal music taught by a team of experienced faculty
members.
Classic and Other Dance Classes
Dear Parents,
We are pleased to inform you of our alliance with Shivakalalayam
Academy - School of fine arts, to introduce classical and
others
forms of dance to children and adults as part of the “After school”
activities. The classes will be conducted twice a week on Monday and
Friday from 5:00pm to 6:00 pm. Location : Nurture Montessori School,
No.9, 1st Street, I Block, Anna Nagar west, Chennai 600 040.
The classes are scheduled to start from MARCH 1st 2013 (Friday).
There will be a special performance by the children and Smt. Sailaja
Shivakumar on that day. All the parents are invited for this
MARCH
1st 2013 Dance Program at 5:00 p.m
irrespective of
whether they
register or not for the dance classes. Please confirm your
participation for this event, as the seats are limited. The dance
class registrations are open for adults and children. Parents who
are interested please email to info.annanagar@nurtureschool.com to
get the application form and other details.
About the Academy: Shivakalalayam has conducted
various dance
classes, workshops & lecture demonstrations in classical
including
bharathanatyam, nattuvangam, mohini attam, choreographing, yoga,
vocal music, folk Dance, thematic dance and western ballet workouts.
The institute is registered under the Tamil Nadu Government Society
Act and has been in the field of fine arts for 16 years.
Shivakalalayam - “Kala” means art and “Lalayam” being temple we feel
this institute is apt for introducing art in its purest form to the
children and adults. Shri. S. Shivakumar, with over 20
years of
experience and an exponent of Bharatha Natyam, established
Shivakalalayam Academy, with an ambition to promote art & artists.
He is an assistant Professor for Masters Degree in Bharathanatyam in
Chennai and is a life time member & Joint Secretary in Association
of Bharathanatyam Artistes of India (ABHAI).
Smt. Sailaja Shivakumar, started learning Bharathanatyam at
the age
of five, under the tutelage of her Guru R. Padma and later moved
ahead to do an advance course in Bharathanatyam & Nattuvangamis. She
a reputed dancer, teacher who can perform and teach Bharathanatyam &
Mohini Attam. They have choreographed many dance ballets like Shiva
Leela, Vande Mataram, Ramakrishna Charitam, Hari Hara Sudhan, Sange
Muzhangu, Kathamba Malai, Koothum Paattum to name a few. Both have
received the Prestigious “ Natyakala Vipanchee ” Award from great
music maestro Dr. Balamurali Krishna.
Courses Offered:
LEVEL - 1 (Duration : 1 – 1.5 Yrs):
Main Subject: Bharathanatyam
Adavus from Thattu Adavu to Theermana Adavu, along with Korvai Adavu
Main Subject: Carnatic Music
Basic lessons from Sarali Varisai to Alankaram
LEVEL - 2 (Duration : 1 – 2 Yrs):
Main Subject: Bharathanatyam
Alarippu, Jathiswaram, Pushpanjali, Kouthuvam, Shabdam & Pathams
(After the completion of Level-2, student gets qualified for
Salangai Pooja)
Main Subject: Carnatic Music
Swara jathis & Geethams
LEVEL - 3 (Duration : 2 – 3 Yrs):
Main Subject: BHARATHANATYAM
Varnam, Thillana, Patham, Javali, Thodaya mangalam, Bhajans
(After the completion of Level-3, student gets qualified for
Arangetram)
Main Subject : Carnatic Music
Geetham, Varnam, Keerthanam & Dance items in level-2
LEVEL 1 to 3 (Duration : 2 – 3 Yrs):
From basic Adavus to items like: Chollukattu,
Alarippu, Invocatory, Jathiswaram, Varnam, Patham, Javali, Bhajans,
Thillana & Mangalam.
(After the completion of Level-3, student gets qualified for
Arengetram)
ADVANCE LEVEL COURSES:
Main Subject: BHARATHANATYAM
Invocatory items, Varnam, Thillana, Patham, Javali, Thodaya
mangalam, Bhajans
(Keep continuing to learn more Margams – will get qualified to
perform the Sabha Programs)
Main Subject :Carnatic Music
Varnams, Keerthanam and Rare traditional compositions
Main Subject : Nattuvangam & Bharathanatyam Teaching Course
Technique of doing Nattuvangam for Dance items in all levels.
Composing / understanding of Jathis, Pancha Nadai Korvais &
complicated rhythm patterns.
How to sing and do nattuvangam while teaching? To develop Cordial
relationship & handle the students according to their mind set.
Registration:
- The training classes are open to all children and adults above the age of 4.
- For further details please send an email to info.annanagar@nurtureschool.com
Shri Shivakumar is an exponent of the classical art
Bharathanatyam,
which has been cherished & preserved in our country for more than
2000 years. He started his dance career at the age of 12. He started
learning Bharathanatyam at Natyakalalayam for 8 years. Then he moved
ahead to do 2 yrs Diploma in Nattuvangam from Guru Sri. Seetha Rama
Sharma through the Scholarship from Tamilnadu Government’s - Eyal
Isai Nataka Mandram. He got selected for the Sangeeth Natak
Akademi’s fellowship for advance training in Nattuvangam & Vocal for
Dance.
He has also worked with senior Gurus like Sri. K.N.Dakshinamurthy
Pillai from Delhi, Smt.Malathi Srinivasan, and Smt.Usha Srinivasan.
He continued his advance training in Bharathanatyam, Vocal &
Nattuvangam from the legendary Gurus Kalaimamani
Sri.M.V.Narasimhachari & Smt.Vasanthalakshmi. According to Shri. S.
Shivakumar “The training process is based on the student's
competency level. For example in the dance dramas, every student is
provided with a part that highlights his capabilities and develops
his talents. The distinctiveness of this school is seen through its
vivacious choreography, which is a combination of flexibility,
vitality and constant creativity”.
During any performance of Shivakalalayam, one can be sure that all
the life is in motion. We are committed to promote bharathanatyam
and other classical dance forms, among the interested multi-cultural
students. “Our goal is to spread peace, spirituality, culture and
human values to the global audience - very essential elements in the
present environment”.
“One of the distinct features of shivakalalayam’s teaching method is
the creation a learning environment where the students can closely
interact, meditate, encourage and discipline each other, discovering
their individual interpretations and performing styles instead of
blindly copying some "standard" dancer's movements and manners”. The
school offers a diploma degree in Bharathanatyam, besides courses on
Nattuvangam and Vocal music taught by a team of experienced faculty
members.