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Odissi Dance: New Phrases

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Elastic Weight Shifts and Romantic Stances of Nritta & Abhinaya Thursday, Dec 14 ~ 8-10 pm IST (India) This pop up Odissi Classical Dance workshop will be an inspiring exploration of several unique movement stylizations that give Odissi its charming curvature. After a warm up and short series of training exercises Colleena will introduce new …

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Indian Fusion Belly Dance: Graceful Phrases of Hands & Heart

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Indian Fusion Belly Dance Graceful Phrases of Hands & Heart Friday, Dec 15 ~ 8-10 pm IST (India) Dance with compassion and generosity in an undulating flow of energy originating in the heart center. Purify the mind and body through beautiful, intentional movement. Using Colleena’s Indian Fusion Belly dance vocabulary (from IFF Levels 1 & …

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Indian Fusion Belly Dance: Preliminary

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Preliminary Belly Dance May - JUNE21/ 28 & 4 /11TUESDAYS7-8 pm (greek time) Carve new pathways and curves with the spine - Drop into the weight of earthy ‘Bellydance’ pelvic movements in this preliminary Bellydance series.  Explore the fundamental movement shapes and qualities through drills and short phrases on traditional Middle Eastern rhythms and soulful …

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Indian Fusion Formation Level 1

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INDIAN FUSION FORMATION Level 1 May - June21 / 28 & 4 / 11TUESDAYS8-9:30 pm (greek time) Students who have passed IFF Level 1 exams and want to brush up technique, or dancers who are curious to explore the codified moves and phrases of IFF will enjoy this 4 class series.  Each class includes a …

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Odissi Classical Dance: Odissi Nritya – Batu Series

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Odissi Classical Dance Batu Series may - June 22 / 29 & 5 /12 Mondays 8-9:30 pm (greek time) *Last class will be at 10 am (Greek time) BATU NRUTYA SERIES Deconstruct / Reconstruct this vibrant and vigorous classic odissi choreography through an entire ‘Batu Stepping’ series and review of the choreographies main ‘Arasa’ (compositions).  …

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Rajasthani Dance Workshop ~ May 26

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Rajasthani Dance Workshop Sunday, May 26 7-8:30 pm (Greek Time) This pop-up Rajasthani dance workshop will be a fun and refreshing journey through a bit of basic rajasthani dance choreography.  Learn the basic nuances and gestures of Rajasthani dance in Colleena’s stylizations as learned from mainly the Kalbeliya community, but embellished with classical Indian dance …

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Pranam: Of Hands & Heart

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PranamOf hands & Heart... June 2 & 9 Sunday 7-8:30 pm (greek time) “Reverential Salutation” - using the body to crystallize intention, join in a creative flow of movements and shapes from ancient Indian dance practices, yoga and the naturally abundant inner landscape of your own body.For decades now Colleena has been exploring this theme …

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Odissi Fundamentals: Sept/Oct Series

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Odissi classical indian dance Sept 12 / Sept 15 / Oct 3 / Oct 78-9:30 pm (greek time) Odissi is one of the classical Indian dances known for it’s intricate percussive footwork juxtaposed with the languorous postures.  Layer upon layer is coordinated and stories are told through rich symbolic gesture.This class series is for students …

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Odissi Experienced: Sept/Oct Series

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Odissi CLASS SERIES: Experienced Sept 13 / Sept 16 / Oct 5 / Oct 107-8:30 pm (greek time) This online class series aims to empower Odissi dancers with a deeper understanding of nuanced Odissi movements and their transitions.  Students will learn phrases on various Odissi tāla composed of Odissi steps, Chāri, Utplavana, Bhramari, directional patterns …

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