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An Introduction by

Mahati Kannan

Disciple of 
Dr. Padma Subrahmanyam

Fees: ₹ 2,500 /-

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Caris & Karanas

🗓   Date: 25th & 26th Apr | ⏰ Time: 4:30 PM – 6:30 PM | 📍    Venue: Arangam, Sarjapur Road, Bengaluru

What you will learn

  1. Introduction to basic concepts from the Natyasastra, with special focus on the Karanas

  2. Basics of Karanas - Anga, Upanga, Bahu, Hasta Karana, Sthana, Cari, Nrtta Hasta

  3. Learning select Caris and Nrtta Hastas, and exploring their practical application

PDF of basic theory material will be provided

Some points regarding the Karanas and their teaching methodology :

  • The 108 Karanas make up a highly nuanced movement vocabulary. They cannot be learnt in full within a few days, weeks or even months. They require a minimum of two years to get the skeleton of the movements and years of consistent practice after that for them to become comfortable in the body. This workshop is for the participants to get a feel of the basics of the Karanas. The Karanas themselves will not be taught.

  • It does not matter which Bani of Bharatanatyam or even which dance style you follow, you are most welcome to learn the Karanas. It is like learning a new language while retaining your mother tongue. 

  • Students who are interested in pursuing a full-time study of the Karanas are requested to approach a trained teacher to learn. Please do not try to learn from videos. 

How to Register

To confirm your participation in the workshop, Kindly complete the registration by making a direct payment

  1. Click on the Pay Now button

  2. Make payment of ₹ 2,500/- + platform fee of  ₹ 55 mentioned in the payment page

  3. Complete the payment

Please note: You will be redirected to payment page to make the payment

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