Traditions of India
Artist: Ramya Ramnarayan
Type: Performances / Assembly, Art Festivals
Program Availability: In-Person, On-Demand
Description
Originating in Hindu temples more than 2,000 years ago, traditional Indian dance combines fluid movement with complex melodies and rhythmic patterns. With Ramya Ramnarayan students experience the role dance has in the cultural and spiritual life of India. Adorned with beautiful costumes, jewelry, and makeup and using ritual hand gestures called mudras, the dancers present a common language of expression that is both physical and poetic.
Program options:
In-person • On-Demand (Prerecorded)
Please fill out this inquiry form or call 866-500-9265 for more information. (Virtual programs are not charged a travel fee.)
Price & Info
Price
Assembly Price: $880
Assembly Two-in-a-Row Price: $1,115
Additional Fees: In-Person Program Travel Fee - $95 per day; Virtual Program Technology Fee - $45; (On-Demand programs are not charged travel or tech fees)
Information
Audience Limit: 250
Program Length: 45 min.
Appropriate For Grade(s): Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th
Theme
Theme
Arts Appreciation Month
Asian Pacific-American Heritage Month
National Arts & Humanities Month
National Dance Month
Curriculum Connections
Curriculum Connections
Dance & Movement
Visual & Performing Arts
Tech
Technical Requirements
School needs to provide one mic and sound system. Ramya and dancers will email the music to the school contact few days in advance, and the school contact can download to their device that is connected to their sound system, such as a speaker. The laptap or device is then connected to the school’s sound system. Clean performance space (a stage or dance space has to be clear of pins, small things and dust). Stage is preferred when possible. Dancers perform barefoot.
Testimonials
This was a great program. The students were engaged and they learned something about this style of dance that they may not have known before. Additionally, our students who are of Indian descent enjoyed the fact that their classmates were learning more about their culture. We are hopeful that many of them continued discussions as they went back to their classrooms.
Assistant Principal, Wemrock Brook School
The program was very educational. My daughter learned how the implementation of math and language correlated with music and movement.
Cultural Arts District Representative, Brunner Elementary
The performers were engaging and graceful. The students learned a lot too.
Teacher, Enfield Elementary
"…FANTASTIC. One of the best assemblies we've had."
