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The Alarippu (meaning flowering bud) is traditionally the first dance piece that Bharatanatyam dancers learn and perform in this type of classical dance recital. It is an invocation piece, symbolizing the offering of respects to both God, the guru, and the audience.The Alarippu was created in five different talas by the four brothers historical named Tanjore Quartet in the nineteen century Tanjore Royal Court. The original concept of Alarippu is now almost disappeared in the mainstream presentations of Bharata Natyam. The Kishna Brothers Ram and Suresh from The Netherlands, studied at the source of Bharata Natyam, at Tanjore Guru K.P.Kittappa Pillai and his son Tanjore K.P.K.Chandrasekaran, they are one of the few artists whom have kept the original concept of Alarippu safe.
It is a dance piece accompanied by a nattuvanar (verbal percussionist) and a mrudangist. While dancing this piece shows basic steps. It contains no abhinaya (facial expressions). The act is entirely based on rhythm and is focused on relaxing the body of the dancer, thereby relaxing their mind and symbolizes their awakening. It is generally taught to dancers first in Tishra Ekam tala.
We are an institute dedicated towards experiencing and exploring the Indian classical dance form of Bharatanatyam to the communities around to help understanding our rich cultural heritage. It is an effort to bring about an awareness of the Indian Arts and culture to Dallas and its suburban cities.
Our curriculum is well structured, organized and flexible to adjust with the student's pace of learning, offering high quality training. We train students from the Beginner level (5 years) upto Advanced levels (Adult Classes). Certification programs are offered to backup their learning process. We have group classes separate for both kids and adults. Students may take private lessons depending on the availability.
In Srishti, we focus on the Bharatanatyam dance style in which the overall mind, body and soul wellness is focused upon. Dance classes include yoga and other exercises for stretching and strengthening the muscles and core which are used the most while performing this intensive dance routine. The syllabus incorporates not just dance theoretical and practical training sessions in the modules, but also positive principles from other principles like Yogic and Sanskrit Literature. Yoga techniques are stressed upon to make it a complete body holistic experience when learning dance.