Storytelling through Movement

Bharatanatyam, a major form of Indian classical dance – reflecting 2000+ years of tradition- tells a story. The first syllable ‘Bha’ stands for Bhava [mood], the second syllable ‘ra’ stands for Rasa [sentiment], and the third syllable ‘ta’ stands for Tala [rhythm], the three important aspects of the form.

Sindhura School of Dance, led by Priya Krishnan, will showcase the elegance and beauty of this classical Indian dance form through innovative set pieces. Combining rhythm, hand gestures and facial expressions, these dances will convey exotic tales from Indian mythology and folklore. Among the several pieces there is a depiction of Moana: a piece, based on the movie, set to Indian music and Bharatanatyam style of expression and movement. "In Moana," the daughter of a Polynesian chief, Moana embarks on a journey to save her people after a blight strikes their island, learning that the demigod Maui stole the heart of the goddess Te Fiti, causing the problem. She seeks Maui's help to return the heart and restore life, facing dangers and discovering her own identity along the way".

This program is supported by the Friends of George Mason Regional Library and the Friends of Kings Park Library.

About Priya Krishnan

Priya was trained under the tutelage of Smt. Padmini Ramachandran at her acclaimed dance school Natya Priya in Bangalore, India. Priya Krishnan's many accomplishments include the title of Natya Saraswati by the Bharatha Academy of Fine Arts, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada. She taught Bharatanatyam at the University of Wyoming, Laramie, WY and then at Denver, CO. She has also performed across the USA and Canada at several events. 

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This program is appropriate for ages 8 and above. Register by clicking on the "Begin Registration" button (below)