Classical dance in Chennai

yummi88 · Aug 3rd, 2009, 16:17

I will be in Mahabalipuram, Kanchipuram, Tiruchirappalli ,Thanjavur, Madurai, Bangalore, Delhi this August, and I love the classic dance of india very much. How can I get the schedule of Bharata Natyam Dance performance?

Nick-H · Aug 3rd, 2009, 19:55

Pity you are missing out Chennai, which would be your best bet for Southern-Indian classical music and Bharatnatyam.

Unfortunately, apart from major festivals, these things are subject to local announcements only --- it is a case of asking, and of seeing the local paper.

yummi88 · Aug 3rd, 2009, 20:14

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nick-H

Pity you are missing out Chennai, which would be your best bet for Southern-Indian classical music and Bharatnatyam.

Unfortunately, apart from major festivals, these things are subject to local announcements only --- it is a case of asking, and of seeing the local paper.

Dear Nick:

THANK YOU for reminding me that! If I add Chennai in my list, where and when can I watch the show?

thanks again

sarkar · Aug 3rd, 2009, 20:31

Well There are a programs on Classical dance in India Habitat Center Delhi on 4th , 5th and 9 August. Dances will be Odissi, Natabari, Manipuri and contemporary styles.

Odissi is a very beautiful dance. No information about any Bharatnatyam event yet, but I am sure you will find some local events in South India.

yummi88 · Aug 3rd, 2009, 20:32

hi all

I love the classical dance of india very much, and someone just tell me that Chennai is the best place for watching Bharatnatyam performance. So I want to know where and when I can do it?

thank you so much

Dear forum leader: I am a newcomer here, and I am not sure where should I post, it's not multiple posting and please don't delete it, thank you.

arunganpath · Aug 3rd, 2009, 20:47

Hi Yummi,

WElcome to Indiamike.. When you talk of Classical Dance and that too in Chennai, the only thing that comes to my mind is Kalakshetra which is in Besant Nagar.

You can google and get all the contact details.

Nick-H · Aug 3rd, 2009, 20:52

That sounds good! Manipuri is very interesting to see too. Natabari is a new one to me.

In Chennai, the thing to do is to see The Hindu newspaper every day. I'm a music, rather than dance, person, so there may be sources I don't know.

ps... can you plan another trip for December/January? Chennai "music season" is huge. Mamalapuram also holds a dance festival.

Nick-H · Aug 3rd, 2009, 21:17

Oh! So much more than Kalakshetra comes to mind!

Chennai is the hear of Carnatic music and bharatnatyam.

I suspect that the moderators might merge your threads, yummi.

There are many, many independent organisations in Chennai, without any particular central organisation, even in "the season" when there might be dozens of concerts on one day.

Mostly they advertise in The Hindu newspaper, in the listings on page 4. There is more music than dance, but you might be lucky.

Some listings can be found in the blog of a friend of mine -->here. He does excellent work keeping this going, but got married very recently, so has been rather busy elsewhere.

bsprasad · Aug 4th, 2009, 13:05

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nick-H

Some listings can be found in the blog of a friend of mine -->here. He does excellent work keeping this going, but got married very recently, so has been rather busy elsewhere.

Nick....You'r Naughty....

theyyamdancer · Aug 4th, 2009, 13:10

Mod Note:

Yummi:
I have merged 2 of your threads here. Hope it still makes sense!

yummi88 · Aug 5th, 2009, 10:27

Quote:

Originally Posted by theyyamdancer

Mod Note:

Yummi:
I have merged 2 of your threads here. Hope it still makes sense!

you are so kind

yummi88 · Aug 5th, 2009, 10:35

thank you all!!
I will be in chennai 19-21 aug(maybe), if you have any informations about Bharata Natyam at that time, please kindly tell me.

thanks again

girlfromvenus · Aug 5th, 2009, 15:12

yummi, in case you aren't lucky with catching a performance, you still can go to the Kalakshetra Foundation and watch the students there having their dance lessons.

here is information for visitors:

http://www.kalakshetra.in/general_info.html

Nick-H · Aug 5th, 2009, 16:08

Bharatnatyam performances tonight at 5.45pm and 7.30pm at Narada Gana Sabha, TTL Road, Alwarpet.

It is in the mini hall; facing the building, go to the left side and up some stairs.

Slightly more details in The Hindu.

... In case anybody is interested

girlfromvenus · Aug 5th, 2009, 16:19

hmm, now thinking about that, I really would like to see some performance also when in Chennai. I will have to check the paper when there.

Aug 3rd, 2009, 16:17	#1
yummi88 Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: pk Posts: 8	How to get the schedule of Bharata Natyam Dance performance in Bangalore? I will be in Mahabalipuram, Kanchipuram, Tiruchirappalli ,Thanjavur, Madurai, Bangalore, Delhi this August, and I love the classic dance of india very much. How can I get the schedule of Bharata Natyam Dance performance?

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yummi88 Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: pk Posts: 8	Classical dance in Chennai hi all I love the classical dance of india very much, and someone just tell me that Chennai is the best place for watching Bharatnatyam performance. So I want to know where and when I can do it? thank you so much Dear forum leader: I am a newcomer here, and I am not sure where should I post, it's not multiple posting and please don't delete it, thank you.

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Aug 3rd, 2009, 19:55	#2
Nick-H This is just a cameo appearance Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Chennai, India Posts: 36,225	Pity you are missing out Chennai, which would be your best bet for Southern-Indian classical music and Bharatnatyam. Unfortunately, apart from major festivals, these things are subject to local announcements only --- it is a case of asking, and of seeing the local paper.

Aug 3rd, 2009, 20:31	#4
sarkar -(!)- Eve -[^!^]- Wall-E Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Shyamnagar, India Posts: 127	Well There are a programs on Classical dance in India Habitat Center Delhi on 4th , 5th and 9 August. Dances will be Odissi, Natabari, Manipuri and contemporary styles. Odissi is a very beautiful dance. No information about any Bharatnatyam event yet, but I am sure you will find some local events in South India.

Aug 3rd, 2009, 20:47	#6
arunganpath Junior most member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Mumbai Posts: 752	Hi Yummi, WElcome to Indiamike.. When you talk of Classical Dance and that too in Chennai, the only thing that comes to my mind is Kalakshetra which is in Besant Nagar. You can google and get all the contact details.

Aug 3rd, 2009, 20:52	#7
Nick-H This is just a cameo appearance Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Chennai, India Posts: 36,225	That sounds good! Manipuri is very interesting to see too. Natabari is a new one to me. In Chennai, the thing to do is to see The Hindu newspaper every day. I'm a music, rather than dance, person, so there may be sources I don't know. ps... can you plan another trip for December/January? Chennai "music season" is huge. Mamalapuram also holds a dance festival.

Aug 3rd, 2009, 21:17	#8
Nick-H This is just a cameo appearance Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Chennai, India Posts: 36,225	Oh! So much more than Kalakshetra comes to mind! Chennai is the hear of Carnatic music and bharatnatyam. I suspect that the moderators might merge your threads, yummi. There are many, many independent organisations in Chennai, without any particular central organisation, even in "the season" when there might be dozens of concerts on one day. Mostly they advertise in The Hindu newspaper, in the listings on page 4. There is more music than dance, but you might be lucky. Some listings can be found in the blog of a friend of mine -->here. He does excellent work keeping this going, but got married very recently, so has been rather busy elsewhere.

Aug 5th, 2009, 10:35	#12
yummi88 Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: pk Posts: 8	thank you all!! I will be in chennai 19-21 aug(maybe), if you have any informations about Bharata Natyam at that time, please kindly tell me. thanks again

Aug 5th, 2009, 15:12	#13
girlfromvenus Seeker Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Germany Posts: 291	yummi, in case you aren't lucky with catching a performance, you still can go to the Kalakshetra Foundation and watch the students there having their dance lessons. here is information for visitors: http://www.kalakshetra.in/general_info.html

Aug 5th, 2009, 16:08	#14
Nick-H This is just a cameo appearance Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Chennai, India Posts: 36,225	Bharatnatyam performances tonight at 5.45pm and 7.30pm at Narada Gana Sabha, TTL Road, Alwarpet. It is in the mini hall; facing the building, go to the left side and up some stairs. Slightly more details in The Hindu. ... In case anybody is interested

Aug 5th, 2009, 16:19	#15
girlfromvenus Seeker Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Germany Posts: 291	hmm, now thinking about that, I really would like to see some performance also when in Chennai. I will have to check the paper when there.