Dance - A Confluence of Body and Mind
Each step is a witness of diverse Indian Culture
Each Dance step narrates us a story
The more you explore, the more you realize there’s still a lot more to explore! There are several schools of thought, studies, and forms of this ancient art form. It’s probably impossible for us to acquire all this knowledge in our lifetime. All the same, if we could get even a small slice of this interesting topic, it would be very enjoyable and enriching.
Srujan-Ranjan is a such small step, towards bringing you a perspective on Indian Classical Dance. What we have experienced, read, and learned over the last 25 years about this art form, is presented for your benefit. We hope that this will add up to your own journey of exploring Indian Classical Dance!
A teacher and mentor at heart, Ketakee is an avid dance enthusiast in Bharat-Natyam. Ketakee’s foundation was built during her stint of 10 years with her Guru, assisting in every aspect of the dance teaching process. For the last 25+ years, Ketakee has been teaching, exploring, studying, and writing about Indian Classical Dance. Her passion is to mentor students on a one-on-one basis, perfecting it, and enjoying every small detail of the dance.
Ketakee is a Home Science graduate from Pune, a post-graduate (MA) in Dance, and also a UGC-NET certified teacher in performing arts (Dance).
Indian Classical Dance (शास्त्रीय नृत्य) is a rich Indian tradition, rooted in predominantly Hindu Culture. Its elaborate study and knowledge can be traced to the ancient Sanskrit text Natya Shastra.
Although there are numerous forms and styles, eight main types have been recognized, which are:
Bharatnatyam
Kathak
Kuchipudi
Odissi
Kathakali
Sattriya
Manipuri
Mohiniyattam
Learning Indian Classical dance is no crash course! Long-term, persistent, devoted efforts put you on the path toward experiencing and exploring the beauty of this wonderful performing art.
Keeping that in mind, we have devised an involved, one-on-one program for those curious minds. The whole course pans over five years, with yearly progress milestones.
