"Rasa in Dance" Lecture cum Demostration by Roja Kannan, Priya Murle & N.Srikanth at The Attic, CP - 5:30 pm on 6th October 09

Time : 5:30 pm

Entry : Free

Event Details : 'Rasa in Dance'   Roja Kannan, Priya Murle and N.Srikanth.
Rasa, which means taste in Sanskrit has many dimensions in terms of aesthetics. It is a concept that was first introduced in the Natyasastra, the oldest existing Indian treatise on dramaturgy [200BC-200AD], and is perceived as an experience ranging from simple enjoyment, to complete absorption, to a state of trance, and even to out-of-body experiences. Rasa can be loosely understood as a form of “fulfillment” or “satisfaction”. Many art forms in Asia aspire to create a state of Rasa. Rasa requires the building of a bond between the performer and spectator – in which they meet on the same plane of thought. The communicative aspect of rasa is what makes it interesting as a tool in the teaching process. In the case of dance, the body can be consciously used to enhance the process of communication. The lec-dem has the premise that teachers too are, in many ways , performers, who endeavour to bring about wholehearted engagement in the student-spectators as they involve in the learning process. Integrating the concept of Rasa in the teaching process of any subject, through selected aspects of the performing arts, learning becomes fun and exciting and makes it much more effective. Roja Kannan,Priya Murle and N.Srikanth are accomplished Bharata Natyam dancers who have had a number of performances across India and different parts of the world. The dancers have made their mark as not only as performers but also as teachers and choreographers. Aesthetics research has also been a consistent pursuit with the dancers.
Know more about the artists at :
www.rojakannan.com, www.thehorizons.com/dancers/pmurle/bio.htm and www.nrityalaya.net

Place : The Attic, 36, Regal building, Parliament Street, Next to 'The Shop', Connaught Place, New Delhi-110001
Nearest Delhi Metro Rail Station : Walking Distance from Rajiv Chowk Metro Station which Comes Under Line 3 ( Yamuna Bank - Barakhamba Road - Dwarka ) & Line 2 ( Vishwa Vidyalaya - Central Sectt. )
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