Swapnokalpa has won several coveted awards including the Ministry of Culture by government of India and national scholarship for Odissi dancing in 2001.

 

Bharatanatyam

 

Course description: Bharatanatyam is one of the oldest dance forms of India. It was nurtured in the temples and courts of Southern India since ancient times. Today it is a very popular and widely performed dance style, practiced all over India. The expressional aspects, the beautiful colour costumes and the rhythmic patterns used add a new dimension to this art form. 

 

Qualification: Open, Diploma, Post Diploma, Advanced. 

Additional costs: Costumes and bells

 

Kathak 

 

Course description: The North Indian classical dance, Kathak, is characterized by fast rhythmic footwork in complex time cycles. Movements include numerous pirouettes executed at different speeds and ending in statuesque poses. The interpretative portion derives its content from Hindu mythology and is also greatly influenced by Mughal period. Lucknow, Benares and Jaipur are recognized as the three schools where all aspects of this art were nurtured and refined. 

 

Qualification: Open, Diploma, Post Diploma, Advanced. 

Additional costs: Costumes and bells

 

Odissi Dance Classes 

 

Mondays 6:30pm – 7:30pm

 

For more information contact the Bhavan office.

 

Term Dates:-

 

Autumn:  

Saturday 11th  September 2010 until Thursday 16th December 2010 inclusive.

 

Spring:  

Thursday 6th January 2011 until Thursday 21st April 2011 inclusive.

 

Summer:  

Saturday 30th  April 2011 until Thursday 7th July 2011  inclusive.