NATYA LEELA ACADEMY: Classical Indian Dance Classes, Performances, and Innovations from Portland and Eugene Oregon

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Welcome to Natya Leela Academy
the newest classical indian dance school in Portland!

Natya Leela Academy is a South Indian Classical Dance school in Portland, Oregon and the newest branch of the Nrityalaya Aesthetics Society of Singapore.

Our mission is to "teach the traditional, ancient dance styles of India and enable students to discover the dancer within."

Specializing in the ancient traditional dance form of Bharathanatyam, Natya Leela Academy focusses on helping students discover their inner passion for dance, while they learn the basics of this beautiful style that originated in TamilNadu.

In 2008, we will also be offering weekend workshops in Indian Folk Dance! Check back often for dates.

NEW CLASSES FORMING FOR JULY 2008

INTRODUCTION TO BHARATHANATYAM
(18 and older)
Class Description: Students will begin by learning exercises that strengthen muscles and help adults build stamina for this athletic dance form. This will be followed by basic adavus (rhythmic footwork patterns), modified jathis (combination of adavus to create longer series of movements), and mudras (hand gestures). Through the course of the semester, all students will learn to enact and recite 3 ancient Sanskrit Slokas (invocatory verses to create intention for Bharathanatyam movement). The goal of the class will be to teach students to perform a 5 minute solo musical dance piece within 10-weeks.

Start Date:July 7th, Mondays, 6:00 - 7:00pm
Cost: $130 for entire series
All classes are held at Euphoria Studios on 1235 SE Division Street [Corner of SE 12th and Division]

Email Natya Leela for more information.