Traditions of India
Artist: Ramya Ramnarayan
Type: Performances / Assemblies, Art Festivals
Description
Originating in Hindu temples more than 2,000 years ago, traditional Indian dance combines fluid movement with complex melodies and rhythmic patterns. Adorned with beautiful costumes, jewelry and makeup replicating a temple sculpture, and using ritual hand gestures called mudras, the dancers of Traditions of India present a common language of expression that is both physical and poetic. In this interactive program, students learn about the role dance has in the cultural and spiritual life of India.
Price & Info
Price
Assembly Price: $760
Assembly Two-in-a-Row Price: $965
Travel Fee: $75 per day
Information
Audience Limit: 250
Program Length: 45 min.
Appropriate For Grade(s): Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th
Theme
Theme
Arts Appreciation Month
Asian Pacific-American Heritage Month
National Arts & Humanities Month
National Dance Month
Curriculum Connections
Curriculum Connections/h2>
Visual & Performing Arts
Tech
Technical Requirements
One mic and sound system, plus a CD player that can be attached to sound system. Clean performance space (no carpeting). Dancers perform barefoot. Half hour set up time.
Testimonials
This was a great program. The students were engaged and they learned something about this style of dance that they may not have known before. Additionally, our students who are of Indian descent enjoyed the fact that their classmates were learning more about their culture. We are hopeful that many of them continued discussions as they went back to their classrooms.
Assistant Principal, Wemrock Brook School
The program was very educational. My daughter learned how the implementation of math and language correlated with music and movement.
Cultural Arts District Representative, Brunner Elementary
The performers were engaging and graceful. The students learned a lot too.
Teacher, Enfield Elementary
"…FANTASTIC. One of the best assemblies we've had."
