Reading an Odissi Abhinaya
Analysis of Romantic Choreography: Looking at Nrityagram’s ‘Kisalaya Shayana’. Learn how to appreciate Indian choreographic approach and nuance…
5 April 2021
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Author: Colleena Shakti
Rest like a Cat, Train like a Lion!
…and 6 other principles to overcome a dance plateau.
8 March 2021
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RE-ORIENT: Reflections from ‘Gathering at the Delta Colloquium’
The beginning of a new era for Transcultural Fusion Dance (Belly Dance)
8 March 2021
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What is Indian Fusion Dance?
Colleena Shakti has developed her own unique voice in dance. What is this style she is exploring?
5 January 2021
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Teaching Odissi Classical Dance
Creativity within the Pedagogy of Guru Shisha Parampara. This blog entry asks a fundamental question:What is the role of creativity in teaching Classical Indian Dance?
12 May 2020
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The Dance of Breath: Vinyasa Krama Yoga
When mastered, this vinyasa practice becomes an inspiring artistic expression; a flowing dance set to the rhythm of the breath. Guru Shishya Parampara, an unbroken chain of direct discipleship
29 April 2020
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What is ‘Aesthetics’?
Aesthetics can be defined as: philosophical speculation on the mysteries of the existence of beauty, the creation of art and the human mind set which enables us to have a
13 April 2020
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Sadhana: More than just practice
We follow a path known as sadhana in Indian creative and spiritual arts. While it is common to hear the term sadhana in a yoga ashram or meditation center, many artists have
29 March 2020
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Documentary Film Release!!
The debut of an incredible film by Julianne Reynolds about Colleena Shakti and THE POWER OF DANCE! This documentary follows Colleena through her many faces in the dance at Shakti School of Dance in India
14 October 2015
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