Learning Resources
These videos are for reference and revision of the ISTD graded examination syllabus. This project was led by Upasana Arts in partnership with Jayanthi Sivakumar of Tejas Dance UK and Nrithya Rammohan. It was supported by Art Council of England, CAT (Centre for Advanced Training, Birmingham) and ISTD (Imperial Society of Teachers of Dancing, UK). They were made with the assistance of Vipul Sangoi, Raindesign; Anusha Subramanyam and students of Upasana and Tejas.
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Keraya Neeranu
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Kunda Gaura
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Upasana 10 years Celebration
The Upasana 10 years celebration performances were supported by The Lowry, University of Salford and Milapfest.
Utsav 2014
Utsav 2014 performance at the Waterside Arts Centre. This performance was supported by Arts Council of England, Waterside Arts Centre. Students of Upasana, Tejas, Nrityakala and Nritya Jyoti performed in the show.
Utsav 2013
Utsav 2013 was hosted at The Lowry. It was supported by the Big Lottery Fund and the Lowry.
Upasana Classes
Photographs©Vipul Sangoi
Upasana Arangetram
‘Arangetram’ means ascending the stage. At the arangetram the students presents a full length dance recital, within the classical bharatanatyam format, to an audience.
Warm-up
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Thattu Adavu
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Nattu Adavu
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Paraval Adavu
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Kattu Adavu
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Dhidhitai Adavu
© Upasana, 2014
Simir Adavu
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Kartari Adavu
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Kudittamettu Adavu
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Jaar Adavu
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Utplavana Adavu
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Thattimettu Adavu
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Etta Adavu
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Pakka Adavu
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Sarakal Adavu
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Mandi Adavu
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Teermanam Adavu
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Gopuchayati
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Tahatajhamtarita
© Upasana, 2014
Panchajati Nadai
© Upasana, 2014
Asamyuta Hasta
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Samyuta Hasta
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Pataka Viniyoga
© Upasana, 2014
Shirobheda
© Upasana, 2014
Shiro Dristi Bheda – Viniyogas
© Upasana, 2014
Shloka
© Upasana, 2014