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Glossary - Classical Dance
Terms used in Indian
classical dance
Bharata Nătyam - Indian classical dance style from South India
Kathak - Indian classical dance style from North India mainly Jaipur and Lucknow
Kuchipudi - Classical dance style from Kuchipudi village in Andhra Pradesh
Mohiniattam - Classical dance style from South Indian state of Kerala.
Odissi - Classical dance style from Orissa (India)
Kathakali - Indian classical dance drama of Kerala, a state in south India.
Nritta - Pure dance involving hand and body movements
Nritya - Interpretative aspect of dance involving Abhinaya
Bhăva - Mood
Thillana - A lively musical form, usually set to be rendered in brisk pace. It is the Carnatic counterpart of the North Indian 'tarana'.
Rangapravesam or Arangetram - This is the blossoming of the student of Bharatnatyam into a full-fledged artist and enters the stage for the first time.
Mudhras are a means of communication for
the dancer to express the theme of the song. Common in south Indian classical dance.
Adavus- are the basic steps taught to the students in Bharatanatyam.
Glossary - Classical Music
Terms used in Indian classical music   
Karnatic Music/Carnatic Music - the classical music of South India.
Hindustani Music - North Indian classical music.
Rag/Raga/Ragam: A melodic concept within certain strict rules. Ragas are groups of notes that organise melody.Common in Indian classical music.
Tal/Tala/Talam :A time cycle, a rhythm structure and a measure applied in the act of keeping time.Common in Indian classical music.
Laya: Rhythm or Tempo. The tempo is regulated. The duration of rest between two strokes of 'matra' Is laya.Common in Indian classical music
Gharana : A school Of music representing a specific musical lineage or tradition.Term used in North Indian classical music.
Bol - This is the mnemonic system where each stroke of the drum has a syllable attached to it. These syllables are known as bol. Term found in Northy Indian classical music.
Bhajan — a hindu devotional song. Bhajans are sometimes used as light classical repetoire
Mridangam: A percussion instrument which is a common accompaniment in south Indian classical music and dance.
Tabla: A percussion instrument which is a common accompaniment in north Indian classical music and dance.
Guru-Shishya Parampara -The traditional teacher-disciple method of learning all forms of Indian classical music.

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Saturday, 25 February 2006
Chennai/Tamilnadu


Indian Cultural Organizations

Name Address Phone
Anna Nagar Music Circle JGVV-U-44, Anna Nagar,
Chennai 600 040		 626 0885
Asthika Samajam 28, LIC Colony, Dr.Radhakrishnan Nagar Main Road, Thiruvanmiyur,
Chennai 600 041		 491 1955
Ayyappa Bhaktha Samajam SUPRABHA, 5, 111 Norton Street, Mandaveli,
Chennai 600 028		 493 7204,
495 2997,
494 1817
Balajee Fine Arts 1, Srinivasa Iyer Street, Near Indian Bank, West Mambalam, Chennai 600 033  
Bharat Cultural Integration Committee 25, Malony Road, T.Nagar,
Chennai 600 017		 434 0326
Bharat Kalachar 7, Lake I Main Road, Nungambakkam,
Chennai 600 034		 827 2459
827 8842
826 7892
Bharathiya Vidya Bhavan East Mada Street, Mylapore, Chennai 600 004 494 3450
Brahma Gana Sabha 240, Royapettah High Road, Chennai 600 014 823 5455
494 2767
Carnatic Archival Centre 68/10, Dev Apartments, III Main Road, Gandhi Nagar, Adayar, Chennai 600 020 490 8548
445 4731
Devaganavali Trust 8, Lakshmipuram III Street, Royapettah, Chennai 600 014 825 8285
Dharmaparipalana Sabha Sri Ananthapadmanabhaswami Temple, Gandhi Nagar, Adyar, Chennai 600 020 441 2529
Divyadhwani 10, Prasad Apartments II Cross Street, Venkatesapuram Colony, Ayanavaram, Chennai 600 023 645 3992,
644 0024
DKJ Foundation 3, Sriman Srinivasier Road, Alwarpet, Chennai 600 018 499 2541
Guruguhanjali Sri Maithreyam 25, First Cross, TTK Road, Chennai 600 018 432 0533
435 1773
Hamsadhwani 4, 8th Lane, Indira Nagar, Adyar, Chennai 600 020 491 5555
Indian Council for Cultural Relations 201, Lloyds Road, Gopalapuram, Chennai 600 086  
Kala Sagar 51, Thirumangalam Road, Chennai 600 049 626 0075
Kalakruthi 6, Egmore High Road,
Chennai 600 008		 825 1376
Kalamandir Trust 19, Tanjore Road, T.Nagar, Chennai 600 017 828 0126
Kalapradharshini 12, Poes Road First Street, Teynampet, Chennai 600 018 432 1166
Kalarasana B-15, Mookambika Apartments 20, Srinivasa Avenue Road, R.A.Puram, Chennai 600 028 493 9539
Kalasagar Music Circle 12, Ranganathan Gardens, Anna Nagar, Chennai 600 040 626 7450
Kalavedi 903, Poonamallee High Road, Chennai 600 084 641 1813
Karpagam Gardens Satsangh 15, Fourth Cross, Karpagam Gardens, Adyar,
Chennai 600 020		 491 4221
Karthik Fine Arts 39, Bheemana Garden Street, Abhiramapuram,Chennai 600 018 499 7788
Lalgudi Gopala Iyer Trust 13, Ramanujam Street, T.Nagar, Chennai 600 017 434 2633
Lalitha Kala Vedika 9/10, Karpagam Avenue, South Beach Road, Chennai 600 004  
MBK Trust 7, C.P. Ramaswami Road, 3B, Lavanya Flats, Chennai 600 018 499 4988
Madras Kali Bari Umapathi Street Extension, West Mambalam,
Chennai 600 033		 483 7170
Madras Telugu Academy 25, Malony Road, T.Nagar, Chennai 600 017 434 0326
Maharajapuram Santhanam Foundation 12, Sivagnanam Road, T.Nagar, Chennai 600 017 433 6504
Martuhi Bhaktha Samajam Plot-1, 8th Street, Ram Nagar, Nanganallur, Chennai 600 061 234 8606
Mudhra 10/4, Shenoy Road, Nungambakkam,
Chennai 600 034		 826 4493
822 0453
Mukthambaram Trust 106, Fourth Street, Karpagam Avenue, Chennai 600 028 493 7889
Music Education Trust L-24, Anna Nagar East,
Chennai 600 102		 644 9580
Mylapore Arts Academy 9, Sringeri Mutt Road,
Chennai 600 028		 493 9352
Mylapore Fine Arts Club 16, Musiri Subramania Salai, Mylapore, Chennai 600 004 499 7755
Nadha Inbam 85/2, Luz Avenue, Mylapore, Chennai 600 004 499 2672
Nadopasana 12/3, 22nd Link Street, Indira Nagar, Chennai 600 020 441 3572
441 7594
Nandi Fine Arts S-4, A Block, Vasanth Apartments 140, V.M.Street, Royapettah, Chennai 600 014 826 8755
Narada Gana Sabha 254, TTK Road, Alwarpet, Chennai 600 018 499 3201
499 0850
Natyanjali Trust 3B, Hari Mansion, J.P.Avenue, Dr.Radhakrishnan Road,
Chennai 600 004		 825 8028
Nayaki 2, Murugappa Road, Kotturpuram, Chennai 600 085  
Prayojana Trust 26B, Second Main Road, Ram Nagar, Nanganallur,
Chennai 600 061		 234 9729
Ragatarangini 92, V.M.Street, Mylapore, Chennai 600 004 498 0232
Ramani's Academy of Flute C.I.T. Colony, Mylapore,
Chennai 600 004		 499 3217
Rasika Ranjani Sabha 1, Sundareswarar Street, Mylapore, Chennai 600 004 494 1767
Sampradaya 1, Musiri Subramanya Iyer Road, Mylapore, Chennai 600 004  
Saraswathi Vaggeyakara Trust 6, Kalamegam Street, East Tambaram, Chennai 600 059 236 9291
Sarvani Sangeetha Sabha 52, Vijaya Raghava Road, T.Nagar, Chennai 600 017 825 1417
Sathguru Sri Thyagaraja Aradhana Sabha 21, Balaji Nagar II Street, Nanganallur, Chennai 600 061 234 3678
Shri Maharajapuram Santhanam Rasikas Trust G-7A, III Floor, Parsn Nagar, 36, V.G.P.Road, West Saidapet, Chennai 600 015 485 3340
Kapali Fine Arts 78, Vinayaka Nagar, Kutcheri Road, Mylapore,
Chennai 600 004		 494 1322
499 7406
Sri Krishna Gana Sabha 8, Maharajapuram Santhanam Road, T.Nagar, Chennai 600 017 828 0806
491 2573
Sri Parthasarathy Swami Sabha 19, T.P.Koil Street, Triplicane,
Chennai 600 005		 855 1837
Sri Purandaradasar Bhaktha Samajam Venkateswara Vivaha Mandir, G.N.Chetty Road, T.Nagar, Chennai 600 017  
Sri Ragam Fine Arts G-5, Sivaraman Street, Mandaveli, Chennai 600 028 495 3616
Sri Ram Samaj Ayodhya Mandapam Arya Gowder Road, West Mambalam, Chennai 600 033 489 3077
Sri Rama Bhaktha Jana Samaj S/17-B, Ponnambalam Salai, K.K.Nagar, Chennai 600 078 483 0546
472 8318
Sri Semmangudi Srinivasa Iyer Trust 104, St.Marys Road, Alwarpet,
Chennai 600 018		  
Sri Thyaga Brahma Gana Sabha Vani Mahal, 50, G.N.Chetty Road, T.Nagar, Chennai 600 017 828 2166
Sruthilaya Kendra 14, "Layapriya", First Main Road, Jeth Nagar, Chennai 600 028 493 6650
Swaranjali G1, Priya Flats, 31, Baroda Street, West Mambalam,
Chennai 600 033		 483 0376
Tamil Isai Sangam Raja Annamalai Hall,
Chennai 600 108		 534 1425
534 1958
Temple of Fine Arts 630, 52nd Street, 9th Sector, K.K.Nagar, Chennai 600 078 484 5857
Tamizhar Kalai Mandram 1/411, MMDA Colony, East Mogappair, Chennai 600 050 625 3715
The Indian Fine Arts Society 15, Stringer Street,
Chennai 600 108		 538 0015
The Music Academy 306, TTK Road, Chennai 600 014 827 5162
827 5619
Thiagaraja Seva Samithi Potti Plaza 4th Floor, 35, N.H.Road, Nungambakkam, Chennai 600 034 827 2711
827 7780
Thirupoonthuruthi Narayana Theertha Swamigal Trust 64/2, II Main Road, R.A.Puram, Chennai 600 028 493 6671


 

Music & Dance Schools / Teachers
  • Bharatha Kalanjali
    22, Jeevanratnam Nagar, Adyar Chennai 600 020
  • Bharat Kalachar
    7, Lake First Main Road Nungambakkam, Chennai 600 034
  • Chromepet Cultural Academy
    Ranganathan Street Radhanagar Chromopet, Chennai 600 044
  • Cultural Centre Of Performing Arts
    54/2 Paulwels Road St. Thomas Mount, Chennai 600 016
  • Fine Arts Centre
    Door No. Iv-7-109 Fac House,
    Kulashekaram Kanyakumari District
  • Kalai Kaveri
    18, Benwells Road Tiruchirapalli 620001
  • Kala Peetham
    32, T.T.K. Road Alwarpet, Chennai 600 018
    Area of Interest : Carnatic Classical, Vocal, Instrumental And Nattuvangam
  • The Management Professionals Association
    15, Ramanathan Street T - Nagar, Chennai 600 017
  • Murugalaya Arts Academy
    176, Periyar Road Erode 638 001
  • The Music Academy
    306, T.T.K. Road Royapettah, Chennai 600 014
  • Perambur Sangeetha Sabha
    53, Madhavaram High Road Perambur
  • Sri Jaya Ganesh Talavadya Vidyalaya
    74, Pillayar Koil Street Chennai 600 005
    Area of Interest : Instrumental Music
  • Sri Sathguru Sangeetha Samajam
    15 - A, Gokhale Road Madurai 625 002
  • Sri Thyagabrahma Mahotsava Sabha
    31 Thirumanchana Veethi Thiruvaiyaru 613 204
    Area of Interest : Carnatic Music
  • Sruthilaya Seva Trust
    14 Rangarajapuram, 1st Street Chennai 600 024
    Area of Interest : Percussion Music
  • Tamil Isai Sangam
    Rajaannamalai Hall Chennai 600 108
    Area of Interest : Classical Music
  • Tamil Nadu Government College
    Greenways Road Chennai 600 028
    Area of Interest : Classical Music And Dance
  • Sri venkateshwaras Music classes (veena&vocal)
    Short term courses available for visiting students
    Contact: Nirupa Vinayagam
    # 3 Arya gowda road
    West mambalam
    Chennai 33
    South india
    Ph:9840093190 ,      9144 24724355
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