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In Kuchipudi dance, stories from traditional Indian mythology are communicated through hand gestures, foot movements and rhythmic syllables. Exotic and beautiful, these dances convey a rich culture and history and offer a captivating way for students to understand the essential elements of stories. Once students master the gestures, they will combine them with speech, song, mime and movement to tell a story. The techniques of Kuchipudi can be applied to stories of all types, from all cultures—a useful and effective technique for building literacy.
Sasikala Penumarthi
Sasikala Penumarthi is the Founder / Director of the Academy of Kuchipudi Dance Inc.
She presents introductory classes on Kuchipudi, lecture demonstrations, full semester courses, master classes, solo performances, group performances, and dance dramas with taped music or live orchestra involving over 25 artists.
Sasikala is one of the foremost experts in classical Indian Kuchipudi dance. She toured all over India from 1975 - 1991, the USA and Canada in 1984, 1994, & 2000, Russia in 1987, and Europe in 1989, and presented over 800 performances.
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Grade Level:
3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12
Program Type:
Workshop
Audience Limit:
30
Duration:
40 minutes
Cost:
One Class: $100
Two Classes: $130
Three Classes: $160
Four Classes: $195
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