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Dance

Classical Indian Dance

First Grade

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5 minutes

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Think-Pair-Share

What would the world look like if we all…..

  • Looked the same?
  • Thought the same?
  • Acted the same?
  • Believed the same?

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In our world people look, think, act, and believe different things. These differences make us unique, special, and interesting! When we learn to respect each other, our cultures, and traditions we create a better world!

We are better together!

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Dance Around the World!

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Question!

How can we show respect as we learn about another part of the world and their traditional dance?

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I can demonstrate and describe dance from India.

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Where is India?

San Diego

India

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Bharatanatyam

Baa ·ruh ·taa ·naa ·tee ·uhm

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A Classical Indian Dance

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Bhava = emotion

Raga = melody

Tala = rhythm

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So…

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Bharatanatyam = an expression of melody and rhythm

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Shiva as Lord of Dance (Nataraja)

People of India believe in

  • Devotion
  • Grace
  • Gratitude
  • Respect
  • Love
  • Joy

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Bharatanatyam is a celebration of the cosmic dance of life and all the universe.

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Bharatanatyam

Big THANK YOU to Divya Devaguptapu for giving her expertise to these lessons!!

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Warm-up

Starting in Aramandi

  • Squat all the way down

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First Position | Aramandi (or Half Squat)

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Warm-up

Hasta - Hand Gestures

2 minutes

Tripataka Hasta

There are 52 Hasta Mudras

Katakamukha

Alapadma

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Single Hand Gestures | Asamyuta Hasta

2 minutes

Single Hand Gestures use the hands separately

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Double Hand Gestures | Samyuta Hasta

2 minutes

Double Hand Gestures use the hands together

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Adavus -

Rhythmic Movement

Thattadavu- 1

Single Stomp

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Adavus -

Rhythmic Movement

Thattadavu- 2

Double Stomp

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Adavus -

Rhythmic Movement

Thattadavu- 3

Triple Stomp

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Adavus -

Rhythmic Movement

Nattadavu - 1

Side Step

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Feet Only!!!

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Practice - Nattadavu

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Adavus -

Rhythmic Movement

Paraval Adavu

Side Step

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Feet only!!!!

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Practice - Parval Adavu

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Adavus -

Rhythmic Movement

Nattadavu - 1

Side Step

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Try it with your gestures or

Hasta!

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Adavus -

Rhythmic Movement

Paraval Adavu

Side Step

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Try it with your gestures or

Hasta!

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Salutation - Namaskaram

To end our dance class, we show gratitude and thank the Earth.

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Think-Pair-Share

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  • What did you notice about dance from India?
  • Was it easy or hard for you to learn? Why?
  • How would you tell someone else what dance from India is like?

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I can demonstrate and describe dance from India.

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Thank you!