Rema Shrikant School for Bharatanatyam, Mohiniattam, Nattuvangam dance styles. Includes details of the founder, Rema Shrikant, exponent in indian classical dance. http://www.remashrikant.com
SPICMACAY - Mumbai A voluntary movement by students for the encouragement of indian art forms through lectures, music, dance, and yoga. http://members.tripod.com/~spicmumbai/
Indian Dance minidocumentaries, on myriad topics weird and wonderful, for the Australian TV programme, Race Around the World. Passionate tango dancers in Argentina, the http://www.joho-shimane.or.jp/cc/sic/8-0/98winter/freeze.htm
Extractions: Picture the scene. I'm standing in the Oda-shi slaughterhouse, on a cliff high above the Sea of Japan, wearing a Formula 1 racing suit and Wellington boots, holding a basin underneath a dying, dangling pig to catch its lifeblood. How did I get there? It's my little sister's doing. For the past three months, Cate has been filming mini-documentaries, on myriad topics weird and wonderful, for the Australian TV programme, 'Race Around the World.' Passionate tango dancers in Argentina, the royal, baby, white elephants in Thailand, and now in Japan, an avant-garde artist who makes ice statues out of almost anything that can be frozen: including pigs blood. Daiki Wakachi is an enigmatic man with fluid ideas and a walk-in deep freeze. He makes moulds of people- friends, strangers, and fills them with coloured water, egg yolks, ball bearings, gore, before freezing them into perfect icy replicas of his models. At his exhibitions, these statues slowly melt in mesmerizing, unexpected ways (and leave the most incredible puddles.) At his last show in Tokyo, he placed frozen Nihonjin with Gaikokujin and let them dissolve into each other. It's a powerful effect. Cate wanted to film the entire process- from collecting the blood to watching a statue melt in majestic isolation in a paddy field. And, adventurous spirit that she is, she wanted to be the model, posing as a Buddha. (She was briefly worried about blasphemy but only briefly.)
VII The End Of The Bear Dance; INDIAN BOYHOOD More topics Table of Contents indian BOYHOOD; BY OHIYESA (CHARLES A. EASTMAN) Chapter VII The End of the Bear dance Previous Chapter II Adventures of My http://www.nimblewisdom.com/INDIAN_BOYHOOD/VII_The_End_of_the_Bear_Dance
Waswagoning Recreated Ojibwe indian Village in Lac du Flambeau, offers Tipi rental, lodges, a dance theater, summer camp programs, school tours, and cultural programs. http://www.waswagoning.com/
Extractions: Currently under construction are: a Gift Shop with ordering information, additional pictures in several areas, and a book review page! WOW! Check it out! A six-hour long television documentary entitled "Waasa-inaabidaa: We Look in all Directions" aired nationally last November! This series "has been in production for two years and represents the input of over two hundred Ojibwe individuals and 19 Ojibwe Bands in Michigan, Wisconsin, and Minnesota." This show tells the story of the Ojibwe people through five hundred years. Our very own Nick Hockings was interviewed for numerous segments, and many scenes from Waswagoning are shown.
Welcome To Minku Mahal Female vocalist of indian descent who, with her band, performs Bollywood hits, ghazals, and instrumentals as well as nightclub songs and current dance hits. Repertoire includes vocals in Punjabi, Telugu, Tamil, Bengali and English. Includes bio, photos, booking info and sound demos. http://www.minkumahal.com/
NUS: Centre For The Arts NUS indian dance. Formed in 1977, the NUS indian indian Instrumental Ensemble. Interesting Facts about indian dance. indian dance is http://www.nus.edu.sg/cfa/indian_dance.html
Extractions: Chinese Dance Dance Ensemble Indian Dance Ilsa Tari Dance Synergy Dance BLAST! Formed in 1977, the NUS Indian Dance has since attained greater heights under the guidance of its tutor/choreographer, Santha Bhaskar, a pioneer in the Indian Cultural dance scene and a Cultural Medallion winner of Singapore. The group performs mainly Bharata Natyam - the most ancient classical form. Bharata Natyam focuses on the graceful manner and symmetry of the movements, traits that characterise Indian dance as elegant and unfolds the richness of Indian art and culture. NUS Indian Dance also explores dance fusions with other dance forms and music. It has performed at the 1997 ASEAN Universities Arts Festivals held in Brunei, and has appeared at official university events, cultural exchange events, and international conferences such as: 8th ASEAN University Games (1994) The High Performance Computing Conference (1994) The Opening Ceremony of International Society for Laser in Dentistry Congress (1994) Inaugural Beatty Alumni Dinner and Dance (1995) 10th International Conference on Solid State Ionics Banquet (2000) National Heritage Board Festival at Fort Canning Park (2001) SSA Peace Carnival "Project H2O" Concert at the Singapore Indoor Stadium (2001)
CUCDW: Indian Workshops Bharat Natyam. Join us for a workshop exploring the creative rhythms and lyrical hand movements of Bharat Natyam, the stunning South indian classical dance. http://www.cam.ac.uk/societies/dance/indian.htm
Extractions: Bollywood or "filmi" dancing is less rigorous than Bharat Natyam, with the emphasis on seductive moves to the rhythms of Indian soundtrack music. In this workshop, we will explore some of the commonly seen moves found in Hindi cinema, learn how to play the role of a hero or heroine, and work through some choreographed ensemble dance routines. There will also be a chance to put together some moves of your own. Bollywood is fun, lively, and provides superb conditioning for the hip area! Teacher Lise Smith was recently cast as a dancer in a genuine Hindi movie. She is currently researching a PhD in early 20th century Hindi literature, but this has not discouraged a long-standing interest in late 20th-century Hindi cinema. There are some important sociological arguments to be made from serious film study, but mostly Lise just likes the choreography of Farah Khan. You'll be hard-put to find a more enthusiastic introduction to the wonders of Bollywood than you'll get here! Kathak is a classical dance style originating from North India. The hand movments or
Red Eagle Creations - Music Traditional and contemporary American indian music such as healing, meditation, dance, and gourd powwow songs. http://www.flash.net/~redeagle/musiccatalog.html
Extractions: Have fun browsing the various catalogs and choosing the items and colors you want. The symbol indicates traditional and contemporary southwest products. If you are looking for something not shown, please send inquiries to . Custom items or referrals can be made. Prices and inventory are subject to change without notice. For a printable version of this catalog, click here Bumper Stickers Ceremonial Items Clothing ... Mouse Pads Music Paintings Specials Page 1 Page 2 Page 3 Page 4
SPICMACAY-HomePage-Texas A&M Chapter Organizes concerts of indian music/dance and other events that promote awareness of indian culture among TAMU students and residents of BryanCollege Station. http://stuact.tamu.edu/stuorgs/spicmacay/
Extractions: I LOGIN TO YOUR FREE E-MAIL I CONTACT US I ARTSCAPE I ARTICLES I COMING EVENTS I www.artindia.net Launched in 1998. Inaugurated by Ustad Amjad Ali Khan. INDIAN CLASSICAL DANCE DIRECTORY INDIAN CLASSICAL MUSIC DIRECTORY BHARATA NATYAM CARNATIC HINDUSTANI CHHAU ... OTHERS ARTSCAPE MAGAZINE BACK STAGE NEWS ARTICLES LIGHT DESIGNERS DANCE / MUSIC CRITICS ... USEFUL WEBSITES AUDIO SYSTEM/LIGHTS FREE E-MAIL COMING EVENTS PHOTOGRAPHY VIDEO ... SIGN GUEST BOOK OTHER DISCIPLINES ALLIED ARTS INNOVATIVE MUSIC COMPOSERS INNOVATIVE CHOREOGRAPHERS PUPPETRY VISUAL ARTISTS ... Art India Net We welcome your suggestions and comments to improve this site.
Samskriti.com Providing classical indian dance and yoga. Includes performance calendar, instructor profile, and press reviews. http://www.samskriti.com/
Extractions: Click Here Samskriti is a registered dance foundation, founded in 1996, to fulfil the needs of the people interested in Indian culture helping them to imbibe all aspects of its culture especially its traditional art forms. Based in Chicago, Illinois, Samskriti offers year-round classes in Bharatanatyam, Kuchipudi, Carnatic Music and Yoga. The dance training program has clearly defined achievement levels. The curriculum is designed with the traditional teaching approach modified to suit the needs and experiences of students in the United States. To become a full-fledged dancer it is important to undergo training in three levels: basics like steps and jathis along with introduction to dance theory, followed by dance items and advanced theory, and in the final stage expertise in abhinaya (facial expression), nattuvangam (dance conducting) and opportunities for choreography. The summer program gives intensive training in both practical and theory aspects for students who wish to pursue dance on a more serious level. Students of Samskriti perform regularly in various community events and the senior students accompany Shoba Natarajan, the founder-director on some of her programs. Besides imparting training in dance, music, yoga and dance theory, Samskriti Foundation organizes performances and workshops by local and visiting artists. The highlight of its events is "Gurukulam" an annual cultural camp for children.
Swagat Indian Cuisine Serves South and North indian cuisines. On El Camino Real, near San Antonio. Also offers catering and dance classes. http://www.indolink.com/SFO/swagat.html
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WOVOKA: The Paiute Messiah Story of the indian religious leader and the forcible suppression of his Ghost dance. http://www.viewzone.com/wovoka.html
Extractions: T H E P A I U T E M E S S I A H By Robert A. Toledo "When the Sun died, I went up to Heaven and saw God and all the people who had died a long time ago. God told me to come back and tell my people they must be good and love one another, and not fight, or steal or lie. He gave me this dance to give to my people." W ith these words, spoken by a Paiute rancher named Wovoka to describe a dream he experienced during a full eclipse on New Year's Day of 1889, the Native American Ghost Dance religion came into being. Few people, either Native or white, could have imagined the tragedy which would arise from this new faith within two years of this jolting statement. But while the brief and bloody history of the Ghost Dance has been well documented, the story of its creator remains curiously elusive. Few people have had a more profound effect on Native American history as Wovoka, yet his story has nearly been lost to time. Wovoka was believed to have been born in the year 1854 in the Sierras of Nevada. By the time of his birth, white settlers had already laid stake to the territory and the Paiute nation saw its world degenerate into a state of cheap labor for the white man. While Tavibo's standing as a prophet waned with each new visit to the mountain, Nevada found itself at a unique theological crossroads. The settlers from the east brought Christianity and missionaries of the Catholic and Mormon faiths worked zealously to "save" Native peoples. (Some historians claim that Wovoka briefly practiced the Shaker faith, which enjoyed some degree of popularity in the east since colonial times, but there was also a Native religious movement known as the Shakers from the Puget Sound area of Washington State, which shared similar rituals and prophecies with Ghost Dance. Perhaps there is confusion between the two Shaker movements, though research has not confirmed Wovoka's devotion to either faith.) It was under David Wilson's protection that Wovoka (who was renamed Jack Wilson) became exposed to Christian concepts.
LOTUS Home Page Offering classes in indian, Burmese, Japanese, Korean, Filipino, African and Hawaiian dance. http://www.lotusarts.com/
Extractions: (CNN) One of the greatest fears for Indian executives on a trip overseas is not the client meetings but being asked to strut their stuff on a nightclub floor after office hours. But now western dance has become a hit as bosses learn to cha-cha-cha in anticipation for that awkward moment on the dance floor. "I have a group who are business people. Basically they have no rhythm. I am teaching them not to feel embarrassed," dance instructor Farokh Irani told CNN. From Pune to Hyderabad, western dance studios are springing up to cater for growing interest from jet-setting executives who would rather get down to some moves than sit out the grooves. "We get call center people, directors, top executives and they all want to learn to dance for that social gathering," teacher Prassana Kumar told CNN.
Association Of Performing Arts Of India Nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting indian classical music and dance through concerts, lectures, demonstrations and classes. Events calendar, volunteer information. http://www.angelfire.com/art/apai/index.html
Extractions: Organizational History The Association of Performing Arts of India (APAI) is a 50l(c)(3) non-profit organization located in Pembroke Pines, Florida . APAI was founded in 1998 to preserve and promote ancient Indian Classical Music and Dance. Indian music, despite much evolution and development maintains many of its original characteristics and has been preserved in an unbroken tradition for many millennia. It is based on a profoundly spiritual philosophy, and to this day it is a spiritual art form. It is also the oldest written music in the world. The first evidence of written music, i.e. musical notes, comes from the Vedas , Indian sacred documents written more than 4000 years ago. Inspite of such a rich heritage, Indian music, particularly Indian classical music, while flourishing in India, is still little known in the rest of the world. The primary purpose of APAI is to present this art in its various modes in the U.S. The secondary purpose is to educate the South Florida community, young and old, about Indian music and dance through lecture-demonstrations, classes and concerts. Approximately 100,000 people of Indian or Indian/Caribbean origin reside in South Florida. Many of these have a strong interest in their cultural heritage. Also, many westerners have a growing interest in multicultures and world music. Our work is a pioneering effort that we hope will lead to enriching the cultural scope of all residents of Southern Florida.
