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 Natya Institute of Kathak and Choreography & Natya STEM Dance Kampni Celebrate 25 years in Bangalore July 12, 2011 Bangalore July 10, 2011 Natya is 47 years old since its inception in Delhi but begins its 25th year in Bangalore. Natya Institute of Kathak and Choreography & Natya STEM Dance Kampni celebrate the commencement of their 25th year in Bangalore! Featuring 2 of Dr Maya Rao's award winning choreographies: HOYSALA VAIBHAVA & THE VISION OF AMIR KHUSRAU Guests of Honour: Prof. N Prabhu Dev (Vice-Chancellor, Bangalore University) & Shri.Manu Baligar KAS (Director, Directorate of Kannada & Culture) Date: 12th July 2011 Time: 7pm Venue: Ravindra Kalakshetra, J.C. Road, Bangalore Entry: By invitation only  Contact: 080 23348645, 97423 91724, stemdt@yahoo.com www.stemdancekampni.in “Striking artistry, exquisite visual treat! Maya Rao’s imagination, refined artistry and mastery over aspects of choreography was well evident”- The Hindu “Amir Khusrau - a ballet that captivated the audience” – Indian Express “Natya Institute – an artistic fulfillment” – Economic Times  Natya Institute of
Kathak & Choreography (N.I.K.C) is the only
institute in the country to accord a B.A. Degree in
choreography (affiliated to the Bangalore University). It
has a highly renowned performing unit – Natya STEM
Dance Kampni, which has toured 30 countries
world wide led by founder - Dr. Maya Rao and Director -
Madhu Nataraj. N.I.K.C. is made up of eminent artistes and
experts from the field of dance, music, theatre, design
and the allied arts. Prestigious organizations like the I.C.C.R, Ministry of External Affairs, Dept of Culture, Ministry of H.R.D Sangeet Natak Akademi recognize the pioneering contribution of the N.I.K.C. and have accorded research & production support, and fellowships to help the institute pursue its projects in dance, theatre, education, social welfare and therapy. NIKC was started in Delhi in 1964 with the patronage of Kamala Devi Chattopadhya, under the aegis of the Bharthi Natya Sangh (Indian Center of the ITI - International Theatres Institutions Trust – affiliated to UNESCO). In 1987 N.I.K.C moved base to Bangalore with the assistance of the Government of Karnataka. The organisation’s ideology is to balance tradition and modernity, in every aspect of its functioning. Objective To be a symbiotic body that fuses traditional dance disciplines and evolving choreographic trends, becoming a medium for development through dance education, performance and interface. Natya STEM (Space.Time.Energy.Movement) Dance Kampni believes in engaging recognizably ‘Indian’ movement aesthetic sensibilities to create a contemporary dance vocabulary. Madhu Natraj started the kampni 1995, to explore and create new expressions in dance. Today, it has emerged as one of India’s leading contemporary Indian dance companies, recognized for its lyrical and dynamic performances in India and abroad. The Kampni strives to create a dance vocabulary, which explores the limitless possibilities of the human form. Motifs of Indian movement disciplines, original music, experiments with rhythm, interactive design, come together to form the Kampni’s signature style. Needless to say the dancers at NSDK live and breathe dance! Some key projects ASEEMA KALA YATRA – awareness of dance career prospects and choreography in rural, semi urban areas 'Maya to Matter' – a lec dem series of Dr. Maya Rao in a DVD form which reaches dance enthusiasts globally Shiksha –programs for schools where Kampni dancers integrate dance as part of the curriculum and as a medium for free expression. Sahaja - making dance available and easy to access for women, NGOs, underprivileged children, corporate houses Publications: The NIKC has been collaborating with the Government of Karnataka to publish text books for the study of Kathak. Three such publications are widely utilised by Kathak students all over Karnataka. 3 year BA Degree in Choreography (affiliated to Bangalore University) 1 Year Post-Graduation Diploma in Choreography |
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