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Innovative EducAtion
An initiative to develop educational tools in Indian Classical dance.
The vision of Natya Chittra is to educate and help society appreciate all Indian dance forms. This is achieved by applying both creative and analytical approaches that is both approachable and relatable by students of all age groups.
Books are printed and published in house under the name Vedathek Publishing House.
Some of the salient features of Natya Chittra include:
* Content reviewed by an expert in the topic
* Not intended to replace an aacharya or Guru
* Screen-free. In the form of printed hardcopy books
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Series of Workbooks on Bharatanatyam
'Listen. Read. Choreograph'
Author: Dr. Pranitha Kamat
Foreword by: Guru. Sri. V. P. Dhananjayan
Released: October 2020
Eligibility: Intermediate level students and of age10+
Concept
Music for a Bharatanatyam song is provided with the workbook. In the process of choreographing to the music, the student is encouraged to pay attention to the nadai and understand the formation of the avartanam. The workbook also suggests appropriate adavus and mudras. Transliterated terminologies ensure right pronunciation of technical terms. This video explains the concept of the Workbook.
Abhinaya Darpanam Series
Activity Books
Author: Dr. Pranitha Kamat, Dr. Anita Vallabh
Foreword by: Guru. Yashoda Thakore
Released: September 2021
Eligibility: Children ages 4-8 yrs old
Concept
Abhinaya Darpanam is a treatise on Indian dance written in the 15th century by Sri. Nandikeshwara. It structurally isolates different body parts and describes their movement and application in dance. In this series of activity books, Sri. Nandikeshwara’s work in introduced to young children in a fun and engaging manner. The aim is not only to serve children learning the art form but to engage any child interested in creative dance and expression.
