Urvi Vora
Urvi Vora, a renowned Mohiniyattam dancer, who trained under Dr Kanak Rele, the founder of Nalanda Sangeet Mahabharati, is also trained in Bharat Natyam. She has been a tutor in Nalanda, post which she started her own classes. Here, one will learn the initial Adavus or steps of Mohiniyattam, which itself will add a lot of grace in one's dance. One will learn the various Hastas and their meanings, various exercises which help in the dance, the origins of the dance form and various stories connected with it. If one practices as constantly reiterated by the Guru, one can start performing. One can interact on a one to one basis with Guru Urvi Vora and get a feedback on their performance. All those who complete the course will get a certificate duly signed by your Guru.
Preparation for learning Mohiniyattam by starting with the Namaskar (salutation to Mother Earth, God and the audience) and 5 exercises,and ending with the Namaskar. ⏱ 31 mins... Read More
The body is divided into 6 categories. Start your learning with Adavus (steps) with Level A Head and Neck in 3 speeds. Learn Adavus - Lolita and Lolita with the bols (words ). Also learn the wrist exercises which will h... Read More
Learn Sarpitha exercise and neck and eye exercise, to enable learning of Sarpitha Adavu, which is part of Level A. Then proceed to Level B of Adavasu which is the Chest. Learn Hit exercise to enable learning the Adavu -... Read More
Continue learning Level B of the Chest Adavus with a Variation of Suchi. Understand Bharat Munis explanation from the Natya Shastra about dance and Rasa (essence). Proceed to Level C of the Adavus - Waist and the Sides a... Read More
Continue learning Level C with a variation of Rechita Nikututa. Then proceed to Level D of the Adavus, Thighs and Knees, to learn Gridrawalinaka. ⏱ 33 mins... Read More
Continue learning Level D with Urdvajaanu. Then proceed to Level E of the Adavus, Feet, to learn Vymasita and Atikranta. Also learn the Camel exercise to simplify the learning process. ⏱ 30 mins... Read More
Learn Level F of the Adavus, Wrist with Parshvalola and Manibandha. Also learn the Kathakali exercise to simplify the learning process. Learn the Tiramanam along with its first variation. ⏱ 32 mins... Read More
Continue learning with the 2nd and 3rd variations of Tiramanams. Understand the hand movements and the meaning of the Hastas and how they are used. Anecdotes behind the origin of Mohinyatam. ********** Submitting yo... Read More
Practice with Urvi Vora - Recap of the entire course from Mod 1 to Mod 8. Accessible only after completion of the course. ⏱ 32 mins... Read More
