Nataraj Dance Class Schedule for Fall 2010:

Classes for Children, Youth and Adults begin September 8th
A minimum of 5 students to make a group class and 2 for a semi-private
Buy a dance pass for the 8 classes and get one class free

Tuesdays
5:00PM - 6:00PM

Indian Dance for Young Children
Introducing Poetry, rhythm, music and movements for 4-6 years olds.
(Teacher: TBA)
6:00PM - 7:00PM
Tabla (Drum) for children
A class in learning popular Indian rhythms on the Tabla. Recommended for boys.
(Teacher: Gurucharan)

Wednesdays
5:00PM - 6:00PM

Nataraj Dancers
A company rehersal for advanced level dancers in the company.
(Teacher: Ranjanaa)

Thursdays
5:00PM - 6:00PM

Children Beginning Level 2
This class focuses on technique, suitable for 7-10 year olds.
(Teacher: Monica)
6:15PM - 7:15PM
Beginning Adult/Teen Level
Learning Odissi dance in rhythmic phrases, hand gestures and movements.
(Teacher: Monica)

Saturdays
1:00PM - 4:00PM

Rehearsals

Sundays
11:30AM - 1:30PM

Nataraj Dancers
A company class for advanced level dancers who are part of the company.
(Teacher: Ranjanaa)
1:30PM - 2:30PM
Intermediate Level 2
Learning the Odissi dance repertoire for intermediate level students.
(Teacher: Ranjanaa)

Group rate for classes is $12/ hour.
Private class with Ranjanaa Devi is $30/hour.
Private practice class with senior dancers is $20/hour.
Class fees will be collected for an 8 week period.
Buy a dance pass for the 8 classes and get one class free.
Payment for classes should be made by check payable to Nataraj Inc.


Classes are offered for:

Adults, Youth and Children (Beginning - Advanced level)

  • Odissi classical style, Technique and Choreography Traditional repertoire and new choreography
  • Folk dances, Regional dances from India and folk movements with masks
  • Dance drama in traditional and contemporary forms
  • Dance and Culture of India
The following courses are taught by Ranjanaa Devi on a semester long program in collaboration with the Five College Dance Department and the Asian Arts & Culture Program, University of Massachusetts, Amherst

  • Classical Indian Dance: Technique, History and Ritual (A history of dance in India with religious and social aspects)
  • The legacy of Temple Dancers of India
  • Sacred to Secular: Asian Performing Arts
  • Alankara: Arts In India study tour in January
  • These classes are also offered for Five College students and the community through Umass
General Information
  • Fall sessions run from September - December
  • Spring sessions run from January - June
  • Private instruction is available year round
  • Please call Nataraj at 413-586-8974 or 413-348-8922 for information and schedule

Nataraj has a new studio: Nataraj Center for Asian Performance, 7 Pomeroy Lane, Amherst MA 01002.
Mailing address: P.O. Box 60 Hadley, MA 01035 (413) 586-8974, (413) 348-8922
info@natarajdancers.org
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