Learn Mohiniyattam Dance Style
Beginner
5/5
by Dr. Ayswaria Wariar
30 Years Experience
‘Top’ Graded Mohiniyattam Artiste at Doordarshan, Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, Govt. Of India. Also, a senior Research Fellow (Mohiniyattam), Ministry Of Culture, Govt Of India.
US $21.6 per class |
for 1-on-1, 60 mins class
Recommended: 2 classes per week | 12-16 weeks to level up
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Instruction Language
: English, Hindi, Marathi
Course Summary
Mohiniyattam is an extremely graceful, lyrical, and expressive dance style with its origin in Kerala and has inspired learners across the globe. The slow and steady progression in rhythm, gentle feet movement and the undulating, swaying, and rotating torso movements of Mohiniyattam is a divine experience both for the performer and the viewer.
The Beginners level classes designed by the highly trained, Ayswaria Wariar introduces the student to the basics of the Mohiniyattam dance style. The Adavu or basic body movements, Hasta Mudras or hand gestures and certain basic Vayatharis or rhythmic variations of this style are covered in this course.
Towards the end of the course, the student would be taught to perform Abhinaya (emote) to a sloka (hymn).
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Teacher Skill Keywords
Mohiniyattam
Education
PhD from Bharatidasan University
Masters in Dance from Pune University
Work Details
Director - AICE - Ayswaria's Institute For Creative Expression
About the Course
The Adavu or basic body movements, Hasta Mudras or hand gestures and certain basic vayatharis or rhythmic variations of this style will be covered in these classes.
Practical sessions would cover the following;
- Namaskaara Kriya
- Chuzipu (torso exercises)
- Chaari (different gaits)
- Thattu adavu (Feet exercises)
- Mandala & Paada Bhedas (Different Knee & Feet positions)
- Netra Abhinaya (Eye Exercises)
- 16 Basic Adavus (Steps)
- Enactment to a Slokam (Hym)
Theory sessions would cover the following;
- History and Origin of Mohiniyattam
- Mohiniyattam Costume and its Significance
- Hand Gestures as per the dance text Hastalakshana Deepika
- Two slokas on dance as per the ancient text Natyasastra
- A brief introduction to the other classical dance styles of India and their similarities and differences vis-a-vis Mohiniyattam
- A basic understanding of the concepts of Nrtta, Nrtya and Natya
If you wish to take this journey to the next level you can explore the Learn Mohiniyattam Dance Style- Level II by Ayswaria Wariar
About the Teacher: Ayswaria Wariar is a highly trained and acclaimed Mohiniyattam performer with an impressive experience of 30 years.
She has a PhD in Dance (Mohiniyattam) from Bharatidasan University. Ayswarya is ‘Top’ Graded Mohiniyattam Artiste at Doordarshan, Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, Govt. Of India. She is also a Senior Research Fellow (Mohiniyattam), Ministry Of Culture, Govt Of India.
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- Increased flexibility of the torso muscles
- Strengthened calf and thigh muscles
- Trained eye and facial to emote effectively
- Awareness of the tenets of Indian classical dance
- Enhanced body posture and confidence
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- Minimum age: 7 years
- Basic aptitude and liking towards dancing
- Ability to communicate in either of the languages- English, Hindi, and Malayalam
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Available For All Age-Groups
3 Online live sessions completed
Our teachers recommend customized classes for an effective learning experience. Here's why!
Every individual
Has a unique learning style
Is at a different learning stage
Has different strength and flexibility
Has a different caliber to understand and replicate steps
Has different mind-hand coordination
And a different GOAL!
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Pay as you go - 2 classes at a time
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Teacher's performance bits for reference
World-class masters as teachers
Personalized & Interactive 1-on-1 classes
Course studio that amplifies passion learning
Access to global creative community
Pay as you go - 2 classes at a time
Milestone-based learning for best results
Statement of Accomplishment
Teacher's performance bits for reference
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