Composition (The Crow & the Fox)

A short story-based piece from Aesop’s Fable (music will be provided.)

Prerequisites:

    * Children aged 6–7 years and above

    * Also suitable for Intermediate students as an Abhinaya session

Duration: 3.5–4 hours, including a break

Date/Time:Saturday, October 10, 2026 - 9:30 AM to 2:00 PM (with a 30 minute break)

Participants will learn to:

    * Develop the ability to switch between two characters while narrating a sequence

    * Understanding how to connect the spoken/written/sung word to its visual expression

Includes the Beginner Group workshops + 1 ticket for:

Setu - Bharata Natyam & Kuchipudi performance

by Shweta Prachande & Sreelakshmy Govardhanan

on Sunday, October 11 from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM

Thillana in Poornachandrika, Talam: Adi)

Prerequisites:

    * Students with at least 4+ years of training

Duration: 3 sessions of 2 hours each
Dates/Times: 3 days

    Wednesday, October 7, 2026 - 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM

    Thursday, October 8, 2026 - 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM

    Friday, October 9, 2026 - 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM

Why This Piece:

    * Strong from a nritta (rhythmic dance) perspective

    * Develop body conditioning required for sustained performance

    * Gain understanding of why the body needs conditioning when performing, training the mind and eye to identify areas that need strength and alignment

    * Helps students work on varying “adavus” so they don’t all look the same — learning to shape movement based on mood, story, body language, gestures, and sahitya (lyrics)

Includes the Intermediate Group workshops + 1 ticket for:

Setu - Bharata Natyam & Kuchipudi performance

by Shweta Prachande & Sreelakshmy Govardhanan

on Sunday, October 11 from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM

Advanced Group: Om Sharavan Bhava

Composition: Ghatatam Karthik, Raga: Shanmukhapriya, Talam: Adi

Prerequisites:

    * Students with at least 6+ years of training

Duration: 3 sessions of 2 hours each

Dates/Times: 3 days

    Wednesday, October 7, 2026 - 4:30 PM to 6:30 PM

    Thursday, October 8, 2026 - 4:30 PM to 6:30 PM

    Friday, October 9, 2026 - 4:30 PM to 6:30 PM

Skills Built:

    * Rhythmic complexity and body control

    * Complex sequencing and navigating imagery or storytelling

    * A deeper understanding of movements and transitions to make the final picture look complete, effortless and concise

    * Understanding Abhinaya in the context of a krithi/kautuvam

Includes the Advanced Group workshops + 1 ticket for:

Setu - Bharata Natyam & Kuchipudi performance

by Shweta Prachande & Sreelakshmy Govardhanan

on Sunday, October 11 from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM