ARPAN announces Odissi Summer Camp taught by Priyanka Wilkins

[Joyce Paul Siamak]

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Dear Natyam Educators,

 

I am guessing most of you have seen the Odissi and Bharatanatyam camp announcements on FB. I wanted to invite all of you personally esp., to the Odissi workshop that is going to be taught by my friend and dance partner Priyanka Wilkins. 

 

My love for Odissi began when I started watching Madhavi Mudgal in the mid 80s..a lot and had the privilege of seeing/meeting gurus such as Kelubabu, Mayadhar Rautji and Behara Sir.  Priyanka is a long time disciple of Guru Hare Krishna Behera and brings the best of the Gotipua style to the forefront.

 

I am very excited to have Priyanka teach this workshop for ARPAN. I would love all your support for Priyanka as she gets set for this workshop. I hope you will sign up for this wonderful experience, share it with your students, family and friends.

You can read more about her here - http://arpanarts.org/events/upcoming-events/2014/oddisi-summer-workshop/

NOTE - both workshops (Bharatanatyam and Odissi) are open to the public.

INSTRUCTOR : Priyanka Wilkins

Priyanka started dancing at the age of eight and had the privilege of learning from Guru Hare Krishna Behera. For the next 12 years she performed extensively, accompanying Guruji and his troupe from Odissi Kendra. After moving to Seattle, Priyanka continued her training in the Odissi Mahari tradition under Dr. Ratna Roy in 2001. Since then, she has performed with Urvasi Dance Ensemble in the Pacific Northwest. 

Priyanka believes in order to gain competence in an art form, one must be willing to look beyond the superficial boundaries of various styles. A dancer's pure dance form, expression, and nuance is individualistic. By using formal training and the teacher’s body as a guide (not a template), a dancer can develop and discover new ways of self-expression.

In Priyanka’s words, one of the most satisfying experiences was dancing with Joyce for the Tsunami Benefit in 2004. She got a brief peek into the world of Bharatanatyam and Mohiniyattam and be part of Joyce's choreographic process in creating a unique piece of work. 

 

Thanks

Joyce Paul Siamak

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From: ARPAN <arpan...@live.com>
Date: Fri, Jun 20, 2014 at 11:43 PM
Subject: ARPAN announces Summer Camps in Odissi and Bharatanatyam
To: Joyce Paul Poursabahian <joyce...@gmail.com>

Dear friends of Arpan,

 

We are very happy to announce an exciting series of workshops and camps in both Odissi and Bharatanatyam. Learning dance through discovery, creating movement from scratch, using crafts and drawings skills for choreography, notation and grammar etc !

 

1.      Odissi (Beginner)

a.     Facebook Event

b.     ARPAN Odissi Summer Camp details  

2.      Bharatanatyam (Levels 1 to 3)

a.     Facebook event

b.     ARPAN Bharatanatyam camp&intensives for all levels

 

Registration is easy! Just follow the PayPal link on the Summer Classes link. The cost is the same for all levels. You just to note your timings based in the description below. Sign up before 6/25 to avail of a summer discount.

 

Please share with your friends and networks. These sessions are not just for Arpanites but all residents (or visitors for that matter ;-0) who are interested.

 

LEVEL 1:  Beginners – Kids and Young Adults (5:00 to 6:30)

 

Adavus, hastas, Yoga for dance, Natyashastra Shlokas, learning through discovery, natyam games and exercises, crafts and dance and much more!

Eligibility

- This is an introductory class so no prior training is necessary

- Age limit is 5 years unless it is a special case

 

LEVEL 2:  Intermediate – Young Adults and Adults (6:00 to 7:30)

 

Technique, complex adavus, creating jathis, learning through discovery, notations and spoken rhythmic syllables, Yoga for dance, using your body efficiently and effectively, simple repertoire pieces, building your own stories.

Eligibility

- Knowledge of basic adavus in any style of Bharatanatyam

- Ability to sustain effort and focus for 90 minutes

- No upper age limit :-)

 

LEVEL 3:  Repertoire, Nattuvangam and Choreography (7:00 to 8:30)

 

Choreograph and perform your own piece, learn the art of notation, try your hand at basic nattuvangam and learn to adapt your body to efficiently execute movement!

Eligibility

- Knowledge of basic adavus in any style of Bharatanatyam

- Ranging from knowledge of introductory repertoire pieces such as Alarippu, Pushpanjali etc to post Arangetram candidates.

- Desire to learn choreography and nattuvangam

- No upper age limit

 

 

Thanks

Joyce Paul Siamak PhD

Artistic Director - Arpan

www.arpanarts.org | www.dance.joycekpaul.com

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