54 Days of Dance: A Classical Journey Through the Lockdown

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Day 1 - Embrace Life With Open Hands

Day 2 - Om Jayanti Mangala Kali, Kathak

Day 3 - Yennadaina, Bharatanatyam

Day 4 - Suma Sayaka..., Mohiniyattam

Day 5 - Marulu Minchra, Bharatanatyam

Day 6 - Chinnan Cheru Kiliye, Bharatanatyam

Day 7 - Kede Chale, Odissi

Day 8 - Bhamane Sathya ... Kuchipudi

Day 9 - Nani Churi, Manipuri

Day 10 - Dundubhi Natyam, Mohiniyattam

Day 11 - Priye Charuseele, Bharatanatyam

Day 12 - Story of Blue Jackal, Panchatantra and Jataka Stories

Day 13 - Bharatanatyam Thillana

Day 14 - Krishna Bhajan, Kathak

Day 15 - Thillana, Mohiniyattam

Day 16 - Lament to the birds, Bharatanatyam

Day 17 - Nalacharitham Kathakali

Day 18 - Mangalacharan, Odissi

Day 19 - Gita Govinda, Mohiniyattam

Day 20 - Pung Cholam, Manipuri

Day 21 - Garuda Garva Bhangam, Ottan Thullal

Day 22 - Nandi, Satriya

Day 23 - Chari, Rajasthani Folk Dance

Day 24 - Kamsavadham, Yakshagana

Day 25 - Balivadham, Kutiyattam

Day 26 - Tarana, Kathak

Day 27 - Pushpanjali, Bharatanatyam

Day 28 - Sree Chakra, Mohiniyattam

Day 29 - Pallavi, Odissi

Day 30 - Excerpts from UJJAINI, Bharatanatyam

Day 31- Nagiarkoothu

Day 32 - Anjali, Bharatanatyam

Day 33 - Kathakali Kalyanasougandhikam

Day 34 - Gita Govinda, Mohiniyattam

Day 35 - The Heron and The Crab

Day 36 - Happy World Dance Day

Day 37 - Ananda Gananpathy, Mohiniyattam

Day 38 - Kutiyattam Kailasodharanam

Day 39 - Sivoham, Bharatanatyam

Day 40 - Krishna Vandana Kathak

Day 41 - Thiruvathirakali

Day 42 - Andal Kouthuvam... Bharatanatyam

Day 43- Paithal Ganapathy, Mohiniyattam

Day 44 - Vasant Ras, Manipuri

Day 45 - Rugmangada Charitham Kathakali

Day 47 - Kalbeliya - Rajasthani Folk Dance

Day 48 - Math Roke Dagar Song in Bharatanatyam

Day 49 - Chavittu Natakam

Day 50 - Kakkarissi Natakam

Day 51 - Aduvum Solluvaal, Bharatanatyam

Day 52 - Divine Cowherd, Bharatanatyam

Day 53 - Payaliya Tarana, Kathak

Day 54 - Kanden Syamala, Mohiniyattam

54 Days of Dance: A Classical Journey Through the Lockdown
Feel the panic mount? Let the nritya of our ancestors relax your senses. As the world combats COVID-19 and India enters an unprecedented 54 -day lockdown, let's quarantine and jam to the compositions our forefathers preserved for us. These Indian classical dance videos have been handpicked by the NatyaSutraOnline team to redirect your mind in these trying times. They represent anthems, hymns, and personal productions that have a profound life lesson for all our viewers. So let's stay indoors and get our nritya on!

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Shwasam (Breath)

Shwasam (Breath)

Rama Vaidyanathan

Bharatanatyam exponent Rama Vaidyanathan presents Shwasam, a contemplative new work inspired by the verses of the mystic saint Thirumoolar. Learn this composition online which explores the profound philosophical idea that every breath is a dance, and through each breath, we become one with the rhythm of the cosmos

ANGIKA : Bharatanatyam Methods and Beyond

ANGIKA : Bharatanatyam Methods and Beyond

Dr Rajashree Warrier

Dr. Rajashree Warrier focuses on how a student must interpret and elaborate the teachings of Abhinaya Darpana . The student witnesses hand movements, gestures, esoteric techniques, expressions, placement, and detailed revision of every essential Bharatanatyam skill required to excel in this field.

Sancharad Adhara Ashtapadi

Sancharad Adhara Ashtapadi

Rama Vaidyanathan

Learn Sancharad Adhara from Jayadeva’s Gita Govinda through Rama Vaidyanathan on Natyasutra. This immersive class offers step-by-step teaching, nuanced abhinaya, and a full performance, delving into the Ashtapadi's lyrical beauty and emotional depth—set in Ragamalika and Adi tala, with music by M. L. Vasanthakumari.

Sancharad Adhara

Sancharad Adhara

Guru Dr Pali Chandra

Guru Dr Pali Chandra pays homage to Radha’s depiction of Lord Krishna’s mesmerising form in the Sancharad Adhara (Rase Harimiha), the 5th prabandh of Jayadeva’s Gita Govinda in Kathak. Through Explanations, Interpretations, Teaching and Performance, she shows a range of choreographic moves inspired by her reading of Natyasastra and Abhinaya Darpana.

Kuchipudi Beginners Lessons

Kuchipudi Beginners Lessons

Sreelakshmy Govardhanan

Sreelakshmy Govardhanan introduces the viewer to her journey in Kuchipudi. She received these under the tutelage of the legendary Guru Pasumarthy Rattaiah Sarma.

Pralaya Payodhi Jale

Pralaya Payodhi Jale

Guru Dr Pali Chandra

Lord Krishna’s ten avatars and their effect on human and natural life explained and Demonstrated by Guru Dr. Pali Chandra. Dashavatar is the 1st prabandh of Jayadeva’s Gita Govinda, were explained through dance Interpretations, teaching and Kathak Performance. In this song, pralaya payodhi jale (Jaya Jagadeesha Hare), she shows a range of choreographic moves inspired by her reading of the Natyasastra and the Abhinaya Darpana.

Saddu Madalu

Rama Vaidyanathan

Learn bharatanatyam composition by Rama Vaidyanathan set in Kalyani Raga and Adi tala, Saddu Madalu Bedavo Rangayya.... This padam focuses on an interaction between a gopika and Lord Krishna. The former requests the divine being to stop playing his flute at middle of the night and not to invite trouble by waking others.

Sri Sakala Ganadhipa

Sri Sakala Ganadhipa

Sreelakshmy Govardhanan

Sri Sakala Ganadhipa Palaya Mam Anisham is a beautiful composition Choreographed by Sreelakshmy Govardhanan and composed by Dr. M. Balamuralikrishna. Set in Adi Tala, Arabhi Raga, each part of this composition is well explained by the teacher, and also it includes student demonstrations for better understanding.

Sundara Syama

Geeta Chandran

Sundara Shyama Sundara Bala Leela, a Surdas Padh choreographed, demonstrated and performed by Padma Shri Geeta Chandran. Learn this rendition of devotion to Lord Krishna through Bharatanatyam dance techniques.

Ashtapadi 2 Srita Kamala

Ashtapadi 2 Srita Kamala

Dr Deepti Omchery Bhalla

Learn Srita Kamala, the second Ashtapadi of Jayadeva's Gita Govindam, choreographed in Mohiniyattam by Dr Deepti Omchery Bhalla, on Natyasutra Online

Sringara Lahari

Sringara Lahari

Rama Vaidyanathan

Sringara Lehari is a South Indian Classical Keerthana choreographed by Rama Vaidyanathan. Learn this Bharatanatyam Composition, dance tribute to Devi, specifically Goddess Saraswati.

Cholkettu, the first item

Cholkettu, the first item

Smitha Rajan

Cholkettu, the invocation rituals in mohiniyattam presented by Smitha Rajan. This carnatic composition pays homage to Sri Parvathi-Parameshwara and Devi Saraswathi. The learning of the Cholkettu represents a crucial epoch in a dancer's journey

Padam Kanden Shyamala

Padam Kanden Shyamala

Smitha Rajan

Smitha Rajan takes us on a mystical journey in this Mohiniyattam performance. Composed by her legendary grandmother, Kalamandalam Kalyanikutty Amma, this padam Kanden Shyamala traces the bliss of encountering a divine being.

Thiruvempavai

Rama Vaidyanathan

Bharatanatyam teachings and perfromance by Rama Vaidyanathan. Each part of Thiruvempavai is individually introduced, beginning with detailed explanations and teachings by the Rama Vaidyanathan. These are followed by demonstrations from the Guru and a complete performance at the end.

Payaliya Tarana

Payaliya Tarana

Guru Dr Pali Chandra

Learn Payalia Tarana Online, a Kathak Composition by Guru Pali Chandra. This composition, Payaliya Jhankar Mori is a combination of Hindu and Persian cultures. A thumri is introduced at the beginning of this Tarana.

Ghazal Woh Jo Hum Mein Tum Mein

Ghazal Woh Jo Hum Mein Tum Mein

Guru Dr Pali Chandra

Learn Begum Akhtar's famous Ghazal Woh Jo Hum Mein Tum Mein Qarar Tha. Kathak maestro Guru Dr Pali Chandra guides students through the various layers of this composition, exploring Begum’s nuanced take on love that is mature enough to accept not being acknowledged.

Poothana Moksham

Poothana Moksham

Margi Vijayakumar

Poothana Moksham Kathakali Master Class by Shri Margi Vijayakumar. It showcases the attainment of moksha or liberation of Poothana, a demoness sent to slay Lord Krishna.

Lament to the Birds

Lament to the Birds

Rama Vaidyanathan

Rama Vaidyanathan introduces us to the despair of a lover in this Bharatanatyam composition. Our heroine involves the birds in the sky, and this piece focusses on her lamentations to them over her treatment by her divine lover.

The Divine Cowherd

The Divine Cowherd

Rama Vaidyanathan

Rama Vaidyanathan takes us on a special Bharatanatyam journey through the dual roles of Lord Krishna on Earth. On one hand, we are protected by his divine aura, while on the other, he is a relatable cowherd.

Paithal Ganapathy

Paithal Ganapathy

Dr Deepti Omchery Bhalla

Dr Deepti Omchery Bhalla presents a new lecture series dedicated to Lord Ganesha in his child form. The popular ‘Bala Ganapathy’ of the Indian pantheon is majestically rendered in this work titled as ‘Paithal Ganapathy’.

Sivoham

Rama Vaidyanathan

Rama Vaidyanathan explores the omnipresence of Lord Shiva in this Bharatanatyam composition. His guidance, strength, and perseverance are integral to his believers.

Pushpanjali and Alarippu

Pushpanjali and Alarippu

Rama Vaidyanathan

Pushpanjali is a divine offering of flowers that is a mark of respect to the Gods, one's teachers and those who are witnessing the recital. Alarippu is a reference to the flowering bud, which utilizes every part of the artist's body. Rama Vaidyanathan guides us through its intricacies.

Jatiswaram

Dr Neena Prasad

Renowned Mohiniyattam exponent Dr. Neena Prasad offers an online course on "Jatiswaram," a pure dance composition fundamental to the traditional Mohiniyattam repertoire.

Revathi Raga Thillana

Revathi Raga Thillana

Dr Neena Prasad

Dr. Neena Prasad offers detailed analysis, demonstration, and advice on how students must appropriately approach Revati Raga in this Mohiniyattam Thillana. Demonstrations followed by lectures and explanations are the format followed in this course. The different movements of the dancer in the Thillana, the adavus, korvais, and mudras, are carefully explained.

Aliveni Enthu Cheyvu

Aliveni Enthu Cheyvu

Dr Neena Prasad

‘Aliveni Enthu Cheyvu’ is a very popular composition of Swathi Thirunal Maharaja. The course contains 22 video and Dr. Neena Prasad elaborately explains, through the help of her student, the subtle expressions behind the lyrics of the poem.

Lalitha Lavanga

Lalitha Lavanga

Guru Dr Pali Chandra

The effect of the spring season on humans, Nature and divine beings were described in the Lalitha Lavanga (Viharathi Haririha), the 3rd prabandh of Jayadeva’s Gita Govinda in Kathak. Through Explanations, Interpretations, Teaching and Performance, Pali Chandra shows a range of choreographic moves inspired by her reading of Natyashastra and Abhinaya Darpana.

Thillana | Composition of Kalamandalam Kalyanikutty Amma

Thillana | Composition of Kalamandalam Kalyanikutty Amma

Smitha Rajan

Thillana represents the firth item of a Mohiniyattam performance. This is an original composition of Kalamandalam Kalyanikutty Amma and this dance video tutorial has been shortened by Smitha Rajan

Ananda Bhairavi Swarajathi

Ananda Bhairavi Swarajathi

Dr Neena Prasad

Dr. Neena Prasad's teachings commence with an overview of the Swarajathi, elaborating upon its various facets. The Guru then teaches the students the Ananda Bhairavi Swarajathi, individual components of each part, and elaborates on the performance's technical aspects. This class simplifies the teaching process for learners by providing a complete version of the composition and student demonstrations for better understanding.

Ekkadunnavu Naa Chakkani Swami

Ekkadunnavu Naa Chakkani Swami

Sreelakshmy Govardhanan

Learn the nuances of Javali Abhinaya in Kuchipudi by Sreelakshmy Govardhanan. Ekkadunnavu Naa Chakkani Swami, by Carnatic legend Mysore Sadashiva Rao, empowers the student to delve into this timeless piece's intricate choreography, rhythmic complexities, and dynamic storytelling. Join the course to get a deep understanding of the ethos of this dance composition.

Virachita Chaadu Vachana

Virachita Chaadu Vachana

Guru Dr Pali Chandra

Guru Dr Pali Chandra reveals Radha being uplifted by her Sakhi before her union with Lord Krishna in Mugde Madhu Madhanam, the 20th prabandh of Jayadeva's Gita Govinda in Kathak. Through Explanations, Interpretations, Teaching and Performance, she shows a range of choreographic moves inspired by her reading of Natyasastra and Abhinaya Darpana.

Thumri - Dagar Chalat

Thumri - Dagar Chalat

Guru Dr Pali Chandra

This Kathak online class by Guru Pali Chandra introduces a new Thumri Dagar Chalat, originally written by the legendary Guru Bindadin Maharaj of the Lucknow Gharana. Thumri's individual components - Shabdarth, Vyakhyarth, Sthayi bhav and Sanchari bhav are explained in detail.

कथक शिक्षण ऑनलाइन

कथक शिक्षण ऑनलाइन

Guru Dr Pali Chandra

गुरु पाली चंद्रा के मार्गदर्शन से जाने कथक को ऑनलाइन। अत्याधुनिक विकल्पों तथा नवीनतम तकनीकों से रचना की गई है इस ऑनलाइन कार्यक्रम को जो कथक की नृत्य शैली को सीखने और जानने की प्रबल इच्छा रखते हैं।

Yennadaina

Rama Vaidyanathan

The Yennadaina Bharatanatyam composition by Rama Vaidyanathan is a tale of an exasperated heroine at the end of her wits. Our fearless protagonist stands up to the object of her adoration, Lord Krishna, as she yearns to be the sole object of his attention.

Intermediate Lessons

Intermediate Lessons

Guru Dr Pali Chandra

This class represents the second stage in the online Kathak series offered Guru Pali Chandra. This is a continuation of the beginner’s Kathak course available on NatyaSutraOnline.

Cholkettu

Dr Neena Prasad

This online Mohiniyattam class by Dr. Neena Prasad teaches Cholkettu, the traditional pure dance opening of the repertoire, through video lessons. Students learn core adavus, rhythmic chollus, and the signature andolika (sway), progressing from basic movement and alignment to the concluding Ganesh charanam, gaining both technical foundation and an understanding of Cholkettu’s devotional and aesthetic significance.

Navarasa Kauthwam

Navarasa Kauthwam

Dr Rajashree Warrier

Revisit the Navarasas, Nine Emotions that drive our day-to-day lives. Guru Rajashree Warrier’s original Bharatnatyam composition delves into the secrets of the human psyche. The ‘Navarasa Kauthwam’ is a dancer's exploration of the factors that influence every human's journey on Earth. The entire composition, with detailed lessons and a downloadable track, is exclusively available at NatyaSutraOnline.

Jagadodharana

Bragha Bessell

Learn Jagadoddharana, through Guru Bragha Bessell's Bharatanatyam choreography with detailed explanation, abhinaya teaching through Purandaradasa Kriti, Devaranama in Raga Kapi Adi Talam

Om Jayanti Mangala Kali

Om Jayanti Mangala Kali

Guru Dr Pali Chandra

Om Jayanti Mangala Kali is a special prayer in honor of Goddess Durga. Guru Pali Chandra presents the fortifying power of the Goddess, an amalgamation designed by a host of divine beings.

Ashtapadi 1 Pralaya Payodhi

Ashtapadi 1 Pralaya Payodhi

Dr Deepti Omchery Bhalla

Learn the opening Ashtapadi, Pralaya Payodhi Jale, in Jayadeva’s iconic Gita Govindam in Mohiniyattam. A comprehensive video class taught by legendary exponent Dr Deepti Omchery Bhalla.

Pasyathi Dishi Dishi

Pasyathi Dishi Dishi

Guru Dr Pali Chandra

Guru Dr Pali Chandra shows how the varied moods and madness of Radha in the 12th prabandh, song Pashyati Dishi Dishi (Natha Hare Jagannatha Hare), of Jayadeva’s Gita Govinda can be presented in Kathak. Through Explanations, Interpretations, Teaching and Performance, she shows a range of choreographic moves, inspired by her reading of Natyasastra and Abhinaya Darpana, and also suggests improvisations .

Mei To Nahi Javu

Mei To Nahi Javu

Rama Vaidyanathan

Natyasutra presents the Bharatanatyam Hindi bhajan Mei To Nahi Javu, choreographed by Rama Vaidyanathan. Set to Behag raga and Adi tala, the piece moves from playful Krishna–Yashoda moments to the sorrow of gopika viraha.

Madhurashtakam

Rama Vaidyanathan

This Bharatanatyam Dance Lessons by Rama Vaidyanathan is subdivided into nine sections. Each part of Madhura ashtakam is individually introduced, beginning with detailed explanations by the teacher. Every word of the original verse is carefully explained. These are followed by demonstrations from the Guru and a complete performance.

Aduvum Solluvaal

Aduvum Solluvaal

Dr Rajashree Warrier

Learn Tamil Padam Aduvum Solluvaal demonstrated by Dr.Rajashree Warrier, set in Raga Sourashtram. This is a creation of Vaideeswarankoil Subbarama Iyer and is among his most famous works.

Ardhanareeswara Ashtakam

Ardhanareeswara Ashtakam

Rama Vaidyanathan

Rama Vaidyanathan explores the duality of Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati, with a Bharatanatyam composition on their legendary form, the Ardhanareeswara.

Odissi Beginners Lessons

Odissi Beginners Lessons

Vidushi Sujata Mohapatra

Sujata Mohapatra gives an overview of Odissi Beginners Lessons. It contains decades of knowledge imparted by her mentor, Padma Vibhushan Guru Kelucharan Mohapatra.

Ini Enna Pechu

Dr Rajashree Warrier

Learn Ini Enna Pechu, a Tamil padam choreographed and taught in Bharatanatyam by Dr Rajashree Warrier, on Natyasutra Online.

Sri Chakra Raja...

Sri Chakra Raja...

Smitha Rajan

It is an ode to Goddess Lalithambika. This keerthana is performed by Smitha Rajan, the granddaughter of Kalamandalam Kalyanikutty Amma.

Varnam Suma Sayaka

Varnam Suma Sayaka

Smitha Rajan

Mohniyattam artiste Guru Smitha Rajan guides the students through the concept and central theme of the Suma Sayaka Varnam, individual components of each part, and elaborates on the performance's technical aspects. This class also contains a complete performance and msuic/ audio download of the composition.

Beginners Lessons

Beginners Lessons

Guru Dr Pali Chandra

These classes are for absolute beginners to Kathak. Guru Pali Chandra aims at establishing the foundation among her disciples, and nudge them onto the path of becoming a full-fledged Kathak dancer.

Adikeshava Nritya Prabandham

Adikeshava Nritya Prabandham

Dr Deepti Omchery Bhalla

Learn a unique composition in the Mohiniyattam tradition, AdikeshavaNrityaPrabandham. This centuries old composition was taught, explained, demonstrated and performed by Dr DeeptiOmcheryBhalla for online students of Natyasutra. This choreography, which pays homage to Adikeshava, the principal deity of the Thiruvattar Adikeshava Perumal Temple in the Kanyakumari district, is a notable piece set to the Tukka raga and Chembada Tala.

Kalyan Pallavi

Madhavi Mudgal

Kalyan Pallavi is an Odissi nritta performance composed and choreographed by Padma Shri Madhavi Mudgal, available exclusively on Natyasutra. The class comprises 16 structured video sessions. A pallavi carries no narrative. Instead it gives form to a raga through the body, drawing out patterns of movement in the eyes, neck, hands, feet, and legs according to the established technique of Odissi.

Bhogeendra Sayinam

Bhogeendra Sayinam

Dr Rajashree Warrier

Learn Bharatanatyam composition Bhogeendra Sayinam, a tribute to Lord Vishnu, seated atop the serpent Anantha or Adi Sesha. This Swati Tirunal Kriti was choreographed, presented and demonstrated by Dr. Rajashree Warrier

Thumri Kanha Main...

Thumri Kanha Main...

Guru Dr Pali Chandra

Let us bring to life the eternal bond between Lord Krishna and Radha through an age old classic Kanha Main Tose Haari... Learn the storytelling techniques, performance-related pointers and the nuances of this choreography using three arms of Kathak - Kavit, Thumri and Gat-bhav.

Thillana

Rama Vaidyanathan

Bharatanatyam exponent Smt. Rama Vaidyanathan presents an exclusive lecture series that focuses on a Thillana, originally attributed to legendary Carnatic violinist Padma Bhushan Lalgudi Jayaraman. Available only on natysutra online.

Mangalacharan

Madhavi Mudgal

Learn the traditional Mangalacharan in Odissi under Padma Shri Madhavi Mudgal through a structured online course on Natyasutra Online. She teaches this traditional devotional opening of the Odissi repertoire with clarity and cultural depth.

Vahathi Malaya Samire

Vahathi Malaya Samire

Guru Dr Pali Chandra

Vahathi Malaya Sameere (Thava Virahe Vanamali), focuses on Lord Krishna's lamentation over the pain of separation from Radha. portrays Krishna's distress amidst the usually comforting elements of nature. Guru Pali Chandra skillfully brings this timeless composition to a modern audience while balancing Jayadeva's Vrindavan with contemporary nuances.

Gurus

Kalamandalam Gopi

Kalamandalam Gopi

Dr Neena Prasad

Dr Neena Prasad

Smitha Rajan

Rama Vaidyanathan

Rama Vaidyanathan

Vidushi Sujata Mohapatra

Vidushi Sujata Mohapatra

Bragha Bessell

Dr Deepti Omchery Bhalla

Dr Deepti Omchery Bhalla

Guru Dr Pali Chandra

Guru Dr Pali Chandra

Margi Vijayakumar

Margi Vijayakumar

Geeta Chandran

Madhavi Mudgal

Sreelakshmy Govardhanan

Sreelakshmy Govardhanan

Dr Rajashree Warrier

Dr Rajashree Warrier

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