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With more than four decades of experience in teaching dance has resulted in creating proficient dancers, professional dance artistes, dance teachers and choreographers, Apsaras Arts Dance Academy continues the legacy of its founders and their vision in passing on the traditions of their alma matter – Kalakshethra Bani to the next generations. Over the years Apsaras Arts Dance Academy graduates have be acclaimed for their high standards and several of them have established branches of Apsaras Arts internationally and have been training many students in around the world. Apsaras Arts Dance Academy Singapore provides trainings in Bharatanatyam (Kalakshethra Bani), Kathak (Lucknow & Jaipur Gharana) and Kuchipudi (Vempatti Chinnasathyam Style) by professionally and academically qualified dance instructors. Sign up now to be trained and guided to become an Dancer, Teacher, Choreographer and an Arts Ambassador. The main objective of Apsaras Arts Dance Academy is to provide opportunities for the students to have the experience of stage performances throughout their learning journey. BALABHARATHAM Course Duration – 2 years Age from 4 years to 6 years Balabharatham course has been specially designed & created by Apsaras Arts Dance Academy for young kids to experience the beauty of Bharatanatyam. During the period of 2 years the course will expose the young children to the following aspects of dance : On their completion of Bala Bhartham Course each studnet will be given a certificate followed by an opportunity for a dance performance at the Annual Academy Day show. Register for this course CERTIFICATE COURSE Course Duration : 8 years (as a part-time course) Age from 6 Years onwards (Bharatanatyam & Kathak) Certificate course is developed with three different levels of learning for 8 years on a part-time basis. The course is designed to focus on both practical and theory apects of Bhartanatyam an Kathak. Every year the students will go through an assessment on their learning and promoted to the next level based on their accomplishment. On the 8th year they will be prepared for a debut performance as part of their final year assessment . Upon successfully completing the 8th year certificated course, the students can stage their Arangetram (Solo Debut Performance) and will be bestowed with a title of “NATYA CHUDAR” by Apsaras Arts Academy. As part of their learning journey students will be given the opportunities to perform at various platforms. Upon completion of the 8th year of study, the students may be considered to be part of the Apsaras Arts Dance Company as a trainee company dancer. Register for this course POSTGRADUATECOURSE Course Duration : 3 years (Bharatanatyam & Kathak) This course is specifically designed for those who have had prior experience of learning Bharatanatyam or Kathak over 8 years or who have completed their Arangetram (solo debut graduation performance). The course focuses on specific advanced topics such as body conditioning, dance techniques, tala techniques and detailed abhinaya, to enable them to aspire to be a star performer. During the course the students will be offered to perform with the company production and shows based on their experience and commitment. There will be a certificate provided at the successful completion of the course. Register for this course SHORT COURSE /RESIDENTIALPROGRAMME Course Duration : 1 Month (Bharatanatyam & Kathak) This courses provides training for a short term period who are visiting Singapore for a short period for time, to have dance training sessions under the tutelage of our experienced teachers. The course also offers training to those aspiring dancers, who would like to take a mentorship programme to work on a repertoire or production with guidance of our creative team of Apsaras Arts Dance Company. If you wished to work on your repertoires newly choreographed by our resident choreographer, we offer this course to you. Register for this course SEASONAL WORKSHOP& MASTER CLASSES(Kids and Adults) Seasonal workshops and master classes are offered to enthusiastic kids and adults for a selected period of time. These sessions to bring awareness among the dancers on the basics of Bharatanatyam like Techniques and expressions. Since these workshops only can accommodate a limited number of participants, please visit our website for the updates to know the upcoming workshop and use the opportunity to grab a slot for yourself. Register for this course SKYPE SESSIONS – WORLDWIDE If you have a prior training in Bharatanatyam, we are open to you to connect with us from anywhere in the world to continue your training in dance. These sessions are individually designed for each individual student upon their request on the different modules of classes. Register for this course NEW KATHAK CLASSES AVAILABLE Class Schedule:Kathak Accurate as of 1st April 2018 NEW BHARATANATYAM CLASSES AVAILABLE Class Schedule:Bharatanatyam Accurate as of 1st April 2018 New classes commencing soon! Call 65735866 for enquiries or email apsaras.arts@gmail.com to register for classes. Class Locations: Goodman Arts CentreBlk D, #01-24, 90 Goodman Road, Singapore 439053 ACTFA Studio, Little India47 Chander Road, Singapore 219546 Geylang West Community Centre 1205 upper boon Keng Road, Singapore 387311 Siglap South Community Centre6 Palm Road, Singapore 456441
Alapadma – The Lotus Unfolds
Kallang Community Club Presents Alapadma – The Lotus Unfolds A Dance Theatre Production by Apsaras Arts Dance Company Date: 22nd September 2018 (Saturday) Time: 7.30pm to 9pm Venue: Kallang community Club Auditorium. Free Admission by Invitations please write to apsaras.arts@gmail.com to get your invites. Inspired by the multiple symbolic representations of the lotus in different cultures of the world, the dancers and musicians from Apsaras Arts explore its significance and meaning through bharatanatyam in Alapadma – The Lotus Unfolds. This dance production draws inspiration from the multi-faceted symbolism of the lotus and will explore its representation in mythology, iconography and philosophy, particularly in the ancient civilisations of India, Egypt, Iran and Southeast Asia.
Ramana Charitram
A Classical Dance Drama On the Life and Teachings of Bhagvan Sri Ramana Maharshi Date: 23rd Sep 2018 / Time: 6.30pm Venue: PGP Auditorium Sri Srinivasa Perumal Temple Free Admission ! Apsaras Arts Presents Ramana Charitram Featuring Kalaimamani Dr.Ambika Kameshwar Produced by Ramana Maharshi Center for Learning
FemiNINE – Shades thats Personify Her
A Thematic Bharatanatyam Solo By Banupriya Ponnarasu Date: 27th October 2018 / Time: 8pm Venue: Black Box, Goodman Arts Center, SG 439053 Tickets – https://darshanaseries-oct2018.peatix.com/
Parama Padam – The Life’s Game of Snakes & Ladders
Parama Padam – The Life’s Game of Snakes & Ladders Fri 11th & Sat 12th January 2019 Esplanade Theatre Studio / 8pm Drawing inspiration from the philosophy of the ancient Indian Board Game – Parama Padam (Snakes & Ladders), Apsaras Arts presents a solo thematic production, featuring internationally acclaimed Bharatanatyam dance artiste Mohanapriyan Thavarajah, the company’s principal dancer and resident choreographer.Parama Padam was created by the followers of the Vaishnavite faith, with the duo purpose of entertainment and teaching moral values of human life. On the game board, there are hundred squares which are illustrated with Snakes and Ladders. The ladders in the game represent good virtues and the snakes indicate vices. Ladders take you up as the good deeds take us to heaven, while the snakes bring you down as to a cycle of re-births. The final goal is to reach Vaikuntha or heaven. During the 18th century, the British made this game popular world-wide and called it “Snakes and Ladders”. Apsaras Arts Dance Company is well known for its iconic block buster dance productions such as “ANGKOR – An Untold Story” (2013), “ANJASA – The Wonders of Buddhist Monuments of Asia”, “ALAPADMA – The Lotus Unfolds”(2015), “AGATHI – The Plight of the Refugee” (2016) “ANJANEYAM – Hanuman’s Ramayana” (2017) etc. Mohanapriyan has been acclaimed for his innovative choreography and captivating performances for these productions which were premiered at the Esplanade Theatres on the Bay and have toured internationally. Watch the Trailer Book the Show “Mohanapriyan is engaging to watch, he can move fast and his footwork is dazzling” – Jill Sykes, Sydney Morning Herald, Australia “Mohanapriyan, whose energetic leaps turned in an instant to statuesque stillness in one of the more physically demanding sequences” – Akshita Nanda, The Straits Times, Singapore