Margam — A Dance Workshop

The Aradhana Committee announces a unique dance workshop opportunity during the 2012 Cleveland Thyagaraja Festival. We invite participants who are quick learners, and who are willing to work hard and dedicate their time to the workshop.

The workshop will cover padams and javalis in the tradition of Nrithya Rathnakara Smt. Kalanidhi Narayanan.

The Gurus

The workshop will be conducted by Smt. Bragha Bessel and Kala Rathna Kum. Sangeeta Isvaran.

Workshop Details

  • The workshop will take place April 6–13, 2012. Classes will be 2 hours each, starting at 2:00pm.
  • The workshops will be conducted in the Comfort Inn Ballroom on Euclid Avenue, across from the University.
  • The dancers will be taught in a group setting for a finale performance on April 15, 2012.
  • The Gurus will select the participants for the final performance. Attending the workshop does not guarantee that you will be part of the performance.
  • Individual dance styles will not be altered.
  • Due to the intense nature of the workshop, participants must be present for all of the days.

How to Apply

The cost for the workshop is $350.

Please send the following details to Radhika Balasubramaniam (radhika@aradhana.org):

  • Name
  • Mailing address
  • Telephone number
  • E-mail address
  • Dance bio-data (as a separate attachment)

Payment information will be provided on receipt of your application material.

All material and payment must be received by March 30, 2012.