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Bharatnatyam KA Academy

KA Academy of Indian Music & Dance, founded by CV Subramanian and Gayatri Subramanian is dedicated in teaching pure and traditional style of Bharata Natyam, Violin, Vocal and Kids Choir. The academy has a dedicated studio located in Marietta. Both Gayatri and CV Subramanian have given numerous stage performances, lecture demonstartions, workshops in Atlanta and outside.

Gods and Godesses pleaded with Lord Brahma for another Veda to be created that would be simple for the common man to understand, which is particularly important in Kali Yuga. Granting their wish, Lord Brahma created the Panchamaveda, the Fifth Veda, or NatyaVeda, a quintessence of the main four Vedas. Brahma took pathya (words) form the Rigveda, abhinaya (communicative elements of the body movements, cf. mime) from the Yajurveda, geeth (music and chant) from Samaveda, and rasa (vital sentiment and emotional element) from Atharvaveda to form the fifth Veda, NatyaVeda. After creating this Veda, Lord Brahma handed it to sage Bharata and asked him to propagate it on earth. Obeying the fiat of Lord Brahma, sage Bharata wrote down Natyashastra. Bharata together with groups of the

Gandharavas and Apsaras performed natya, nrtta and nrtya before Siva. It became the most authoritative text on the artistic technique of classical Indian dances

This dance is performed and choreographed by Aditi Kapasi/Pranot Bhosale/Pratima ji’s group.

Gondhal, an established religious practice of most of the castes in Maharashtra, is an educative, entertaining and important tradition. It is believed that if the Gondhal is performed in the house during auspicious occasions like weddings and thread ceremonies, then [...]]]>  

This dance is performed and choreographed by Aditi Kapasi/Pranot Bhosale/Pratima ji’s group.

Gondhal, an established religious practice of most of the castes in Maharashtra, is an educative, entertaining and important tradition. It is believed that if the Gondhal is performed in the house during auspicious occasions like weddings and thread ceremonies, then our life doesn’t become chaotic. Gondhal, literal meaning of which is `commotion`, is the dramatic narration of mythical stories, praise of heroes or narration of folk legends. All these forms part of a ritual dedicated to different divinities. This Marathi folk dance in the form of worship is performed exclusively by a group of men as part of rituals after ceremonies like marriage.

Popularly known as ‘Padmavathi’ in Srinivasa Kalyanam to the art lovers in the United States, Sasikala has found a unique place as a vigorous and vivacious exponent of Padma Bhushan Guru Vempati Chinna Satyam’s style of Kuchipudi dance. Her art is an eloquent tribute to the impact of her great Guru on her [...]]]>  

Popularly known as ‘Padmavathi’ in Srinivasa Kalyanam to the art lovers in the United States, Sasikala has found a unique place as a vigorous and vivacious exponent of Padma Bhushan Guru Vempati Chinna Satyam’s style of Kuchipudi dance. Her art is an eloquent tribute to the impact of her great Guru on her vision and sensibility. Endowed with a rare blend of intuition and intellect, she has evolved over the years an excellent command over the technique.

Kuchipudi, one of India’s seven main classical dance styles, combines fast rhythms with fluid movements, creating a nice blend of control and abandon, strength and delicacy.

Kuchipudi is a Classical Indian dance form Andhra Pradesh, India.  It derives its name from the village of Kuchelapuram, a small village about 65 kms from Vijaywada.  It is known for its graceful movements and its strong narrative / dramatic character.

Kumud Savla is Atlanta’s well known and respected Kathak exponent who with her husband Sandeep Savla runs highly popular Nritya Natya Kala Bharati [...]]]> Kathak is prestigious Classical dance form originating from Northern India, and is characterized by rhythmic footwork, spectacular spins, and the dramatic representation of themes from the great Hindu scriptures and Urdu poetry.

Kumud Savla is Atlanta’s well known and respected Kathak exponent who with her husband Sandeep Savla runs highly popular Nritya Natya Kala Bharati Dance Academy. Their Academy has also begun a Dance and Music Certification Program with Ghandharva Mahavidyalaya in Pune, India.

Kathak

In keeping with the tradition of their gurus,Natyadhara practices mainly Kalakshetra style of Bhratnatyam.

Ranjana Rathi is a well-known name in Atlanta Indian dance circle and is currently teaching at the All Stars Performing Arts Academy.

KA Academy of Indian Music and Dance, founded by C.V.Subramanian & Gayatri Subramanian, aims to instill and nurture specialized education in Indian Dance and [...]]]> Kids between the age of 6 to 10 years are performing in this slightly folk version of Bharatnatyam dance choreographed by Gayatri Ji of KA Academy of Indian Music and Dance.

KA Academy of Indian Music and Dance, founded by C.V.Subramanian & Gayatri Subramanian, aims to instill and nurture specialized education in Indian Dance and Music and create an artistic environment based on the unique strengths and knowledge of its accomplished faculty.

bharatnatam BA school at SEWA Thirkan