Krishnamacharya Yoga Mandiram and Association of Bharatanatyam Artistes of India (Abhai) are jointly conducting a yoga workshop for dancers from July 14 - 18 in Chennai. The programme will consist of interactive lecture sessions on asana, pranayama, nyasam, guided relaxation, building stamina and endurance, enhancing breath quality and more. The workshop also includes a one - on - one consultation session with a yoga therapy consultant and an individual practice session. At No. 31, 4th Cross Street, R. K. Nagar, Chennai. Ph: 24952900, 9600098829.
Senior Kuchipudi dancer and guru Lakshmi Mani of Chennai who is among the senior-most disciples of Kuchipudi doyen Dr. Vempati Chinna Satyam is, along with her institution ‘Mani Manjeera’ conducting a workshop in Bangalore on July 12. The proposed workshop will feature a unique Tarangam on Lord Venkateshwara, choreographed by Lakshmi Mani. Venue Ananya, Malleshwaram, Bengaluru Time 10.00 am to 05.00 pm Fees Rs. 3000. Attire Cotton Saree(Women)/Kurtha(Men) over pyjama. A video-recording of the item, a high-quality audio CD of the music and a Certificate of Participation will be provided to each participant. The payment can be made either in advance or on the inauguration of the workshop. Conatct - 98404 11490 Email: \n This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
A voice training workshop by Dr. S. A. K. Durga will be held for singers and music teachers of Carnatic music at Chennai. It is on July 21, 23, 25 and 26. A scientific and practical approach to voice culture has been used to design the course. Basic concepts and structured exercises will help to improve voice quality. Course inputs are from Center of Voxology by Dr. S. A. K. Durga, who has specialised in voice culture in reference to Carnatic music and trained many in the field. The fee is Rs. 1000. At SAM Training Centre, TNHB Complex, Luz, Chennai. Ph: 9840736615.
World renowned Bharatanatyam danseuse Rama Vaidyanathan will conduct a Bharatanatyam workshop in Mangalore, coastal Karnataka as part of 'Manthana' on August 23 and 24. Local dancer Radhika Shetty who is co ordinating this workshop says that dancers from this region are invited to sign up. For registrations & more details, contact +91-9845091838 or email: \n This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. On Aug.22 there are recitals by three dancers at the Vriddhashrama Auditorium, Kodialbail, Mangalore.The dancers are Madhuvanthi Muliya (Chennai), Dakshina Vaidyanathan (New Delhi) and Tejaswini B. (Puttur)