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Classical
Indian dance from the temples of East India
Odissi dance is a beautiful, expressive dance that takes one through
the fullest range of emotions. This devotional dance has been
passed on from Guru to disciple for over 2,000 years, making it
the oldest known temple dance still in practice. Originating in
the temples of Orissa (East India), Odissi dance is taught as
a means of worship and personal surrender. It is praised for having
a distinctly feminine style, with exaggerated hip curvatures,
and graceful movements of the torso. Complex footwork and challenging
postures blend sweetly with facial expression and soft eye movements
to convey the moods of the epic stories told through dance. Colleena
teaches this beginning class. We cover exercises and stepping
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Rajasthani
snake charmers dance
From the desert region of India, Rajasthan, comes the snake charming
dance of the Khalbelia Gypsies. Wild and sensuous, the skilled
dancers accentuate subtle, snake-like movements. As they dance,
they fall into rapid spins, whirling their large black skirts
adorned with ribbons of color. Local Khalbelia women teach this
class. |
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Arabic
Indian fusion
‘Belly Dance’ comes from various folk dances throughout
the Middle East. As it has been passed on through generations
and traveled around the world, we have seen many changes, though
one thing remains…the subtlety, power and grace of the female
is celebrated through the dance. In the beginning it was a dance
women did for each other in celebration. It is in this spirit,
women can be both sensuous and empowered at the same moment. Colleena
teaches an introduction to her own unique style of Belly dance
with hints of Indian style. |
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Ghoomar,
Chedi, Bawaii, etc.
Various Rajasthani folk dances will be taught by Colleena as well
as special week-long workshops taught by Kusum of Jodhpur on Rajasthani
dance and music. Please contact if interested.
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Nagara
is a Rajasthani folk drum played with drum sticks. Nathuji Solinky,
a master percussionist, teaches in a way that makes music very
attainable for the beginner and challenging for advanced students
who want to excel. A great introduction to understanding Indian
rhythms. |
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“Set
in the beautiful temple in the center of Pushkar, India, Colleena’s
dance classes are something to be remembered. I took the Khalbelia
dance intensive and highly recommend it to both beginners and
experienced dancers. Colleena managed to blend the western style
format of class structure and the Indian version of learning through
looking, in a cohesive and helpful manner. The class size was
small and personal and the ambience of devotion to dance was all
around. The local ‘Gypsy’ women were friendlier than
I could have imagined, always laughing and smiling. I thoroughly
enjoyed Colleena’s 2 week intensive program as it provided
a unique look into a rare lifestyle and art form.
Sarah White
Member of Ultra Gypsy and student
San Francisco, CA USA |
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This
schedule is subject to change.
Monday - Saturday
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9:30
- 10:30 am |
Odissi
Dance: Stepping
and Exercise Class (open to all levels) |
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2:00
- 3:00pm |
Khalbelia
'Gypsy' Dance Classes (open to all levels) |
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3:00
- 4:00pm |
Belly
Dance Class or Special Workshops |
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Private
lessons available by appointment. Please contact Colleena at colleenashakti@yahoo.com |
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Drop
in classes: 250 rupees per class
One week class card: 1,250 rupees
(good for 6 classes, expires in 7 days from purchase and good
for any class at our school).
Prices are fixed. Costs are not up for discussion, please
do not bargain. We feel it is important to pay our teachers a
decent wage, which they deserve. By this we assure you a quality
experience in our school.
You are to make a payment upon your first attendance of class
at the beginning of class. This means BEFORE you start dancing.
We will give no refunds or discounts if you leave your class early.
The moment you walk into the school your attendance is counted.
You are welcome to come to one class to observe and make a decision
about your options of studying with us. Please limit this to one
observation class.
Part of your job as a student of our dance temple is to follow
and respect all the guidelines. We ask that you participate as
much as you can in keeping it a sacred, clean and safe place.
We must insist that you dress properly and follow all the rules
laid out by the community of Pushkar and Shakti Studios, because
it IS a holy place. Every Saturday mourning we will have a school
clean up in the mourning and ask that you attend to keep this
a beautiful place to dance. |
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