Odissi Technique & Intro to Choreography

Photo: Darial Sneed

With Taiis Pascal, Senior Instructor

 

FALL 2011 Schedule:

 

Beginner II-Intermediate: Thurs. 6 -7:30 p.m.

No Class- Nov. 24th, Dec. 22nd, & Dec. 29th

 

Winter 2012 Schedule:

 

Beginner I:

6-7:30 p.m.     Fri. January 6 - February 24

 

Beginner II-Intermediate:

6- 7:30 p.m.   Thurs. January 5 - February 23

 

The class introduces beginner and refreshes intermediate dancers to the elements of Odissi dance: basic postures, challis (walks), jumps and turns. The focal point of the classes are the rhythmic steppings and arasas or sequence of rhythmic steps threaded together to create a series of exhilarating dance movements. The final results have included inner and outer radiance, joyfullness and worry free! Students are currently learning Sthayee, a pure dance composition featuring the basic technique and postures of Odissi dance.

Cost: $16 per 1 hr class ($120 Class Card); $24 per 1.5 hr class ($184 Class Card)


 

Monthly Choreography Intensives with Leena Mohanty

 

Photo: Dixie SheridanStudents have the opportunity to study with Leena Mohanty, Trinayan's artistic director and internationally renowned- award winning dancer. Monthly intensives  introduces beginner and refreshes intermediate dancers to the seamless weaving of Odissi steppings, technique, and nuances  into  lyrical dance movements.  Students will learn a complete pallavi.

Winter Session I: January 19 - January 21

Winter Session II: February 23- February 25

Cost: $145 per session

Where: The Construction Company- 10 East 18th Street- Btwn 5th Avenue and Broadway, NYC- Suite 3