Bharatanatyam-Devotional Temple Dance with Sameh Spano

The exquisitely entrancing and rhythmically intoxicating temple dances of Southern India eternally breathe the auspicious into existence… Transmitted over thousands of years, Bharatanatyam has been lovingly crafted into perfection, invoking healing rapture and exaltation ritually offered in praise of the Source itself.
Class will progress over the course of 6 weeks and delve into hatha yoga and classical temple dance technique, basic body postures, mudra, footwork, expression, pranayama, chanting, holistic self-care practices to tend and delight the body temple and more! Collaborative class discussions and fun “homework” assignments will be offered to enrich participation.

• No prior experience is necessary… All women who feel called to immerse in the traditional study of temple dance are welcomed in the complete perfection of who they are in this time and space.
• Explore the essence of this ancient, matrilineal practice as a yogic art intricately designed to heal and celebrate the mortal vessel of the Goddess.
• Integrate Bharatanatyam as a path that symbiotically serves the holy heart within the temple sanctum of self, family, community and earth.
• Wear comfortable and modest clothing (i.e. yoga clothes or traditional salwar kameez), bring a journal and pen, yoga mat, water bottle and an open heart!

Gather with a sacred circle of sisterhood ~ Sunday, April 28th commencing with a FREE class introduction. For those who wish to deepen participation: 5 weeks series, every Sunday May 5th through June 9th from 12:00 – 2:00 pm at Sol Vida Dance Studio, Denver. 5 week series after free introduction is $95.

When: Sunday, April 28-June 9

Cost: $95 for six week series (includes free class on April 28)

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For further details, please contact Sameh – 303.501.0443 or email Lianess.Revival@gmail.com

About Sameh

Sameh has been immersed in dance as an ecstatic communal tonic since birth. Magnetized to the study of a multitude of cultural and classical dance forms for the past 15 years, she cherishes Indian temple dance as a transformative treasure. Sameh weaves a diverse spectrum of sacred craft and is devoted to passionately living and breathing holistic, regenerative artistry. She studies, performs and educates through the generous guidance of her beloved teachers of the Koothambalum School of Bharatanatyam in the tradition of Balaswaraswati, the celebrated Bharatanatyam revolutionary of the 20th century.

 

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