An Introduction to Sattriya Dance Course has been designed to introduce the participants the rudiments of Sattriya dance tradition of Assam and implement the lessons of Sattriya dance aesthetics in relevance to their daily lives. During the discussions of the history and development of the Sattriya dance tradition, attention will be given to provide the holistic appraisal of dance and develop dance appreciation amidst the students. The classes for the course will be divided between the discussions of theoretical issues and practical sessions.
The Sattriya dance course aims in providing
- A glimpse of the 500 years old Sattriya dance tradition.
- Introduction to the history of the dance form; the Sattra institutions that preserved the art form even today, its literature, music, costume etc,
- An introduction to the movement technique and basics of the dance form.
- Improvement in communication skills and body language, concentration and release of stress through exercise sciences.
- Understanding the importance about body discipline through warm up and warm down exercises and traditional exercises.
Requirements
- A dance space along with a music system/ speaker to play the dance tracks in the class (at a later period)
- Participants are encouraged to wear Kurta and Salwar or Practice Saree during the class.
- All participants should carry a notebook in their class.
- Attendance in the class will be have to be regular for a proper understanding of the dance form.
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