Hastas or Hasta Mudras are an integral part of Bharatanatyam, where stories are brought to life through intricate hand gestures combined with beautiful facial expressions and dynamic movements. There are 52 Hasta Mudras which are divided into 28 single handed gestures or Asamyuta Hastas and 24 double Handed gestures or Samyuta Hastas. These Hastas are used […]
“The Art of Storytelling through Dance” Pushpanjali Dance Company uses storytelling techniques from the ancient and traditional classical dance form Bharatanatyam where intricate hand gestures, beautiful facial expressions and graceful dance movements bring stories to life. Storytelling is a popular performing art in India. Each region has developed its own style and tradition of story […]
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In India dance is an inseparable component of the cultural fabric of society. Dance is an expression of celebration and joy and is performed on all auspicious occasions. The general festive ethos of different communities and regions in India change with different occasions like the harvest of crops, weddings and various festivals. Tracing through the […]
Students are engaged in a fun filled ‘dance and fitness’ workout using energetic and exciting dance routines that are a fusion of movements from different genres such as Indian classical, folk, modern, hip-hop, bollywood and yoga. These unique dance routines are suitable for all ages and abilities and are guaranteed to get your body moving, […]
Artists from the company could plan, choreograph and train students for dance productions.
We work in partnership with schools on projects enhancing students’ creativity.
As part of religious studies, students will learn about various aspect of: Hinduism: Students will learn about the hindu philosophy, beliefs rituals and religious practices which will further enhance their understanding of the hindu faith. Hindu Mythology: Students will learn about Hindu Gods and Goddesses through fascinating stories such as Ramayana’ the story of ‘Rama […]
Students will be taught dances from different regions of India as part of the geography curriculum which will enhance their knowledge of Indian art and the cultural diversity within India.Students can also learn about Indian lifestyle, food, costumes etc through our lecture demonstrations.