Friday, July 30th - Sunday, August 1st
Hybrid In-Person and Online - Only 8 In-Person Spots Required
Times:
Friday 5:30 - 9pm EST
Saturday 11am - 7pm EST
Sunday 11am - 5pm EST
Full schedule below
Location -
In person - Only 8 in-person spots available! Vaccination required
Friday - Next Gen Studios: 519 8th Ave, 12th Floor, Studio A, New York, NY 10001
Saturday/Sunday - Navatman Studios: 38 W. 32nd St, 3rd Floor, New York, NY 10001
OR fully online via Zoom
Cost:
For Navatman members with an active membership throughout the summer: $350
For Navatman members with a dormant membership over the summer: $400
For non-members (including members who cancelled over the summer): $450
Description:
Attention Bharatanatyam dancers/lovers!
Navatman brings to you a Bharatanatyam-filled weekend (July 30 - Aug 1)) where you can
Hone your technique & develop stamina, grace, and precision
Improve strength and flexibility for injury prevention
Dig into adavus and combinations to develop your technique
Learn small compositions to delve more into vocabulary and repertoire
If you have missed attending in-person classes & meeting new people, here’s your chance for an intimate learning experience - 8 in-person slots only!* Classes will be held live in our studio, with the option to join in via Zoom.
Bonus: an open mic night, a performance by the teachers, and a group meal (for in-person attendees) on the last day
*Note that in-person attendees must be vaccinated and will be required to show proof
Experience required:
Open level and appropriate for beginners as well as dancers who have learned for multiple years. Some classes will be split into different levels to suit everyone’s needs.
Who this is for:
Bharatanatyam dancers looking to challenge themselves, push to the next level, and deepen their understanding of dance through a weekend of rigorous but fun training.
What you will get out of it:
Body conditioning exercises to incorporate into your daily practice; increased strength and stamina; greater understanding of technique and alignment in adavus; jump in growth over one small weekend. Meet and work closely with your teachers and fellow students from the tri-state area and beyond!
Safety policies for in-person option - subject to change based on latest guidelines:
All in-person participants must be fully vaccinated and will be required to show proof of vaccination. Teachers will also be vaccinated.
In-person registration will be limited to only 8 students to allow plenty of room for social distancing
Open windows and fans will help to increase air circulation
Other policies may be in place as needed to comply with the latest safety guidelines at the time of the intensive
Schedule (all times are Eastern Standard Time):
Friday, July 30th:
5:30 - 6:15pm - Yoga/Warm up
6:15 - 7:45pm - Technique (adavus, combinations, and challenges)
8 - 9pm - Open Mic for all students
Saturday, July 31st:
11 - 11:45am - Yoga/Warm up
11:45am - 1:15pm - Technique (adavus, combinations, and challenges)
1:15 - 3pm - Lunch break
3 - 5pm - In-depth work to be determined by the needs of the class - learning an item, abhinaya, storytelling, or otherwise, designed to challenge the needs of each individual dancer
5 - 6pm - Break
6 - 7pm - Bharatanatyam performance by Navatman teachers
Sunday, August 1st:
11 - 11:45am - Yoga/Warm up
11:45am - 1:15pm - Technique (adavus, combinations, and challenges)
1:15 - 3pm - Lunch break
3 - 5pm - In-depth work to be determined by the needs of the class - learning an item, abhinaya, storytelling, or otherwise, designed to challenge the needs of each individual dancer
5pm onwards - Group dinner for in-person participants
