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Glossary - Classical Dance

Terms used in Indian
classical dance

Bharata Nãtyam - 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

Bhãva - 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, 19 March 2005
California Indian Cultural Organizations SIFA - South Indian Fine Arts Basant Bahar - For North Indian classical music and dance events Music & Dance Schools / Teachers Abhinaya Dance Company A professional dance company dedicated to promoting traditional dance forms of south India. 52 Harold Ave. San Jose, CA 95117 Phone: 408-983-0491 Artistic Director's studio: 408-354-2068 Fax: 408-983-0492 or Email: This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it Ali Akbar College of Music Offers study in North Indian classical music. Four 8-week sessions a year are taught by master musicians Ali Akbar Khan and Swapan Chaudhuri. Classes are offered in vocal, instrumental and tabla. All are welcome. Address: 215 West End Ave San Rafael, CA 94901 Contact: (415) 454-6264 Aparna School of Dance Mecklenberg. Irvine, CA 92620 Ph: (949)874-3662 or (949) 552-9043 · Fax: (949) 552-3662 Email: This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it Anjana Rajan Disciple of Rukmini Devi Arundale of Kalakshetra. A fine exponent of Bharata Natyam Bal Bharti School Teaches Indian languages, classical dances and Hindustani and Carnatic classical music Fremont CA 94539 Ph: 510-657-6048 Bharathi Kalalaya 3392 Seldon Court, Fremont CA 94539 Phone: 510-490-4629 Carnatic Music, Hindustani Music,Bharatanatyam,Kathak, Odissi,Kuchipudi, Sitar, Harmonium, Keyboard, Tabla,Violin,Mridangam, Flute. Bharathi Kalalaya is a School for Indian music and dance, whose main goal is in the dedication to promoting all forms of Indian Performing arts to perfection. The diversity and knowledge of its artists provides the best for the students. Bharathiya Nritya Kendra Classes in Classical Dance of Northern India, Kathak, for all ages by Puram Kumar. Classes in Cerritos, Diamond Bar and Cypress, CA area. For more information, call (714) 891-3799 Chitresh Das Dance Company Oakland CA 32 Saint Charles Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94132 ph: (415)499-1601 / fax: (415) 479-2724 Chhandam School of Kathak Dance Artistic Director: Chitresh Das The Works, 2566 Telegraph Ave., Berkeley Cultural Integration Fellowship 2650 Fulton St., & 3rd Ave., San Francisco. Phone: (415) 759-8060 Ghungroo Dance Academy Pinole, CA 94564. Bhangra/Hip Hop,Giddha, Filmi Dances, Theme Dances, Traditional Folk Dances Phone (510) 758-4117 Isai Sangam Inc. An Academy to promote Inidan Music and culture Cerritos, CA 90703 Ph: (562) 802 8462 Jyoti Kala Mandir Jyoti Rout: Classes held in Fremont, Berkeley, Sunnyvale Ph: 510 412 2165 Jayanthi Sridharan Bharatanatyam in North Valley, San Jose Phone (408) 251-3438 Kalanjali Dances Of India Directors: K.P & Katherine Kunhiraman. Bharatanatyam San Leandro, Berkeley, Sacramento, Walnut Creek Phone (510) 526-2183 Kala Vandana Dance Center Sundara Swaminathan, Bharatanatyam San Jose, Los Altos, Fremont Phone (408) 578-3703 Lasya Academy of Dance Director - Vidhya Subramanian . Bharatanatyam in Sunnyvale Ph: 408-257-7961 [Old No: (408) 733-2625 ] PAMPA (Prabhath Academy for Music and Preforming Arts) 1263 Kiely Blvd, Santa Clara, CA 95051, USA. Phone (408) 243-2623 Ramaa Bharadvaj and Angahara Ensemble Eminent dancer, brilliant choreographer, and teacher/educator of Indian Classical Dance , California, USA. Raga Ranjani School of Music Locations: Torrance, Chatsworth, Thousand oaks TEL: (310) 542 3216 Ragaswara School of South Indian Music. Irvine, CA 92618 Classes offered in veena, vocal and theory. Group and individual classes available. Call (949) 453-8011 Malathi Iyengar & Rangoli Dance Company 14748 Morrison Street, Sherman Oaks, CA 91403. Phone: 818 788 6860 or Email: This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it Sankalpa School of Dance Bharatanataym school in California run by Nirupama Vaidhyanathan Ph (510) 623-9010 or Email: This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it Savithri Arts Academy Conducted by Dr. Sinduri. Offering dance lessons in Bharatha Natyam, Kuchipudi & Sri Lankan folk dance styles. 25 East Newman Ave., Arcadia, CA 91006 & Sanatana Dharma Temple & Cultural Center, 15311 Pioneer Blvd., Norwalk, CA 90650 Sri Sri Krishnsaraya.( ODISSI ) Vishnu Tattva Das - (Founder~Director) 1106, Prospect Ave, Apt. no : 111, Santa Rosa, CA 95409. Shri Krupa Dance Foundation A dance school founded in 1992 by Guru Vishal Ramani in San Jose, USA. Shakti School of Bharatanatyam Classes in Bharata Natyam offered by Viji Prakash. Classes in Woodland Hills, West Los Angeles, Torrance, Orange/Anaheim Ph. (310) 837-5875 Sundar Kala Kendra: School of Kathak Dance Anjani Ambegaokar, Founder, teacher, M.A in Kathak dance, trained by Pt. Sundalaljee Gangani. Phone (909) 595-8934 Swaranjali Hinduatani Classical Music and Bhajans, Ghazals, Geet Lessons for all age groups and all levels by professionally trained, experienced, Radio and TV singer with 5 National awards , in Woodland Hills CA. 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