3-week residential Bharatanatyam immersion program ...
In the serenity of our Arts Ashram ...
In the coolness of India's spectacular monsoons ...

Designed & Conducted by
RAMAA BHARADVAJ, Director (Dance) CNB

- STRENGTHENING THE CORE 
Technique, stamina & practice tips

- FACETS OF RHYTHM
Complex rhythm phrases & jati patterns

- ASPECTS OF ABHINAYA
Specially designed Bhava / Rasa exercises

- IN-DEPTH FOCUS ON THEORY 
With Natyashastra as text 

- CHOREOGRAPHY ELEMENTS
Step-by-step creative process - exploring body, space & energy 

- REPERTOIRE DEVELOPMENT 
2 choreographies with music guidance

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with visiting Guest Faculty

SANSKRIT - July 5-10
by SW. RAMAKRISHNANANDA (Renowned architect of the Easy Sanskrit course acknowledged by IGNOU)

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MUSIC FOR DANCE - July 16-25
by AISHWARYA SHANKAR (Acclaimed Carnatik vocalist) 

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DEW (Dance Enrichment Weekend) - July 11 & 12
SADIR & THE BHARATANATYAM CONNECTION 
by 
DR. SWARNAMALYA GANESH (Fulbright scholar, dancer & dance historian)
Sessions include: Nrtta + abhinaya compositions in the Sadir style, history of Sadir & Bharatanatyam, role of nattuvanars, & sadir music.

Students may also register for the 2-day DEW Workshop only. (Dew is included in the schedule for Monsoon Intensive students)

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OTHER EXPERIENCES:
Vedic Chanting - Temple Pujas - Meditation & Pranayama - Film screenings / discussions - Guest lectures - Guided cultural excursion - Nature hike & FINAL SHOWCASE PERFORMANCE

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REGISTRATION INFO:
Foreign Residents: Full 21-day Intensive - US$ 975/-
DEW workshop only - US$ 90/-
Residents of India & SAARC Countries contact via email

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HOW TO APPLY:
A letter of intent with following information: (Due immediately)
- Name and address
- Dance training history (# of years, teacher etc)
- Why you wish to attend the Dance Intensive at CNB
- An online link to your formal or informal performance.
Students selected after initial screening based on Letter of Intent will be emailed the registration form.

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FOR INFO CONTACT: +91 96898 89153 reachus@chinmayanaadabindu.org OR ramaa.b@chinmayanaadabindu.org