Shakti Youth DANCE
Fall Programming 2023
Storytelling through Dance
Kathakali
August 21st - September 25th
Mondays @ 4:30pm
(6 Class Series | Ages 6+)
This series offers an introduction to and appreciation for one of India's most unique classical dance forms: Kathakali.
Kathakali is a "story play" genre of art from Kerala (South-western India) and is derived from 2 words... Katha = Story
and Kali = Dance. Over 6 sessions this Fall students will learn the foundations of Kathakali body postures, hand gestures, facial expressions and rhythms for dance.
Open to students ages 6+
Fee : $150
Storytelling through Dance
Youth Choreography Lab
October 16th - November 13th, 2023
Mondays @ 4:30pm
(5 Class Series | Ages 6 - 13 yrs)
In this series students will gain an understanding of the art of choreography. We'll explore various facets of dance-making through gesture, poetry, rhythms, patterns, props and more!
No previous dance experience is necessary but if you have some, you'll be most welcome to pour that into your dance-making when we create our "dance phrases".
All classes will be guided with lots of room for your student's creativity and expression. This class is best suited for kids ages 6 and older.
Fee : $135
