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Aparna NS

Aparna NS

For Aparna, loving an artform to the point of constant, perpetual self-exploration is a way of life.

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  • A group of women stand in a circle inside a room with a tiled floor, facing inward toward a woman standing near a window who appears to be leading them. The women have their hands on their hips and are barefoot. One woman in the foreground wears a pink patterned outfit with a long braid and a light scarf draped over her shoulder. Others wear various patterned tops and pants. A mirror hangs on the wall to the right, and a colorful mural is visible on the left wall. A small rug lies on the floor near the center.

    A New Dance Batch for Women 30+

    17 October · Dance Club

    As interest in our regular batch grew and new admissions continued, we started a new batch so we could welcome more students. The batch brings together women aged 30 and above, each arriving with enthusiasm and a strong commitment to learning dance. Teaching them has been a rewarding experience for the faculty, who value the interest and hard work the students bring to every class. For many of these women, the class is more than a place to learn dance. It is also a joyful space to explore a long-held dream. The enthusiasm across the batch reflects how meaningful it can be to begin or return to dance at any age.

  • A woman in a yellow outfit sits cross-legged on a mat facing a group of children who are seated on a tiled floor in a circle around her. The children are wearing various colored dresses and traditional clothing. In the background, there is a low table covered with a red cloth holding a framed item and a small plant, and another table draped with a red cloth stands against the wall. A window with a decorative grille is visible above the woman.

    From Play to Learning: Creating Space for Children to Grow

    4 October · Dance Club

    The children arrived for Sunday’s dance class in a playful mood, so we began by giving them some time to play before moving into the structured session. They participated enthusiastically in the muscle-strengthening exercises before we started practicing Adavus. The children remained engaged throughout the practice and made consistent efforts to understand and perform the movements. Learning Adavus requires repeated practice, coordination, concentration, and patience. As children gradually become familiar with the movements, they learn to coordinate different parts of their bodies and develop greater awareness of their own movements.

  • A group of people, mostly women and girls, stand in a room with their hands on their hips, looking forward. They wear colorful traditional clothing, including dresses and salwar kameez in shades of pink, maroon, yellow, and white. Behind them, a woman in a yellow outfit stands near a window with stained glass panels, while another woman in black stands near a whiteboard. A young girl in a grey dress stands near the center. The room has tiled floors, ceiling fans, and a large blue wall mural with abstract shapes and a painted face. A television on a stand and wall-mounted speakers are visible against the back wall.

    Building Rhythm and Coordination Through Revision

    27 September · Dance Club

    On Sunday, most students were absent, so I used the class to revise Adavus and Mudras and introduced basic Chollu and Thalam. This helped me realise the importance of adapting my teaching to the students’ needs and giving them enough time to develop rhythm and coordination. I learned that even a small class can be a valuable opportunity to observe and support each student.

  • A group of women are gathered in a brightly lit room with tiled floors and white walls, practicing coordinated hand movements. Several women stand in a line facing a wall with a large mural, while others stand near windows with patterned glass and curtains. A ceiling fan and a chandelier hang from the ceiling, and a whiteboard is mounted on one wall. A potted plant sits in the corner near a doorway.

    Applying spatial awareness to Bharatanatyam

    15 September · Dance Club

    On Sunday, the class focused on directions and spatial awareness, an important part of learning dance. While practising the "Tha Thai Thai Tha" adavu, the third set of steps in Bharatanatyam, the students faced an interesting challenge. When I demonstrated the movements facing them, many students naturally tried to mirror my actions. However, in this exercise, they often needed to move in the opposite direction. This caused some confusion, and there were a few mix-ups with right and left turns. Instead of seeing these mistakes as a problem, we used them as a learning opportunity. We discussed what was happening, tried different approaches, and practised repeatedly. Sometimes I turned around and demonstrated the movements with my back facing the students, while at other times they consciously tried the opposite side to understand the directions better. Slowly, the students began to figure it out. By the end of the session, they were moving with much more confidence and awareness. The class showed that learning dance is not just about memorising steps it is also about understanding space, directions, and learning through trial and error.

  • A group of people sit in a circle on a polished floor inside a room, facing inward with their arms extended toward one another. One person in a yellow top sits with their back to the camera at the front of the circle, while the others, mostly in blue and green outfits, are arranged around them. A mirror on the left wall reflects part of the group, and windows with curtains are visible in the background.

    Aparna's introduction of Mudras and Sanskrit

    14 September · Dance Club

    On this Saturday (12.09.2026), Aparna focused on the fundamentals. She taught the students Thattadavu and Nattadavu, while also explaining why these basic steps are so important in building a strong foundation in dance. After working through the adavus, it was time for the students to explore the Mudras. While the movements themselves were interesting for the students, remembering and pronouncing the Sanskrit names proved to be a little difficult. Some students hesitated, especially when the unfamiliar words did not come easily. But Aparna had a simple solution: repetition. She kept encouraging them with the same words, again and again “Guys, repeat, repeat and repeat. You will remember.” Rather than expecting them to get everything right immediately, she gave them the space to practise, make mistakes and try again. she know's that Slowly, the unfamiliar Sanskrit words began to sound more familiar, and the students became more confident in remembering and pronouncing them. It was a small challenge, but it became an important learning moment. The session showed how patience, repetition and encouragement can make even something that initially feels difficult much easier to learn.

  • A woman with long dark hair in a light dress stands with her back to the camera on a paved street at night, looking toward a group of people gathered outside buildings with illuminated signs. Below, on the left, a metal gate with star and menorah decorations stands open behind a fence, with signs posted on it. On the right, inside a room with white walls and exposed ceiling beams, several framed artworks are displayed on easels against the wall.

    Friends of Thudippu - Edition 05

    10 September

    Yes!!!!!!! Kerala is rich and diverse in every aspect, and art is no exception. There are many art forms and communities that have been practising and preserving these for generations, without expecting anything in return. These art forms are a reflection of the history, culture, and people of the land. So, the question for us was: how can we bring art forms like these into the mainstream? How can we create an experience where people can come together with their friends, engage with these art forms, and help them reach a wider audience and continue to thrive? That is how the idea of Friends of Thudippu (FOT) came to life. Since then, we have successfully hosted four editions at Thudippu Studio, Vennala. As we began planning the next edition, we wanted to explore something different. “What if we take Friends of Thudippu (FOT) closer to a place that is deeply connected to Kerala’s cultural and historical landscape Fort Kochi and Mattancherry?” And the whole team went: YES! We started with a basic Google search and shortlisted a few spaces to understand what might work. But Google wasn't our only source of information. We also reached out to friends and people around Kochi, and they suggested a few spaces and possibilities that we hadn't come across ourselves. One of the spaces we came across was Artiko Tales, Mattancherry. It took us a while to finally explore the space because they had shifted to this new location only about a month earlier. On the day we went to visit, we reached a little early. Instead of going straight to the space, we walked through Jew Town. It was a beautiful, peaceful evening. The yellow lights were already on, the streets were quieter, and the character of that historic place felt completely different at that time of the day. We decided to stop for a tea. And somehow, that chai time became an important part of the process. Sitting there and talking, we started thinking about what it would actually mean to bring the next Friends of Thudippu edition into this neighbourhood. It wasn't just about finding a venue anymore. The place itself started becoming part of the idea. When we finally reached Artiko Tales, the first sight was incredible. An artist was sitting and painting in a room filled with artworks, paintings and small sculptures. Some were finished, while others were still in the beautiful process of becoming. She got up, smiled at us and said, “Hi, I'm Sudharshana.” She was the founder of Artiko Tales. We started talking about the space and our idea for Friends of Thudippu. And then she told us that she already knew about Thudippu. That small connection felt unexpectedly meaningful. At that point, the space felt less like something we had simply found and more like something that had somehow come back to us at the right time. We were happy, excited, and, honestly, a little emotional about it. We decided to go ahead with Artiko Tales. and yes The right space isn't just one that can hold the audience, it's one that can hold the experience.

  • A group of people, mostly children and women, stand in a room with their backs to the camera, facing an adult woman who stands near a window with yellow curtains. The floor is shiny and reflective. One child wears a red top and light-colored pants, another wears a patterned dress, and a third wears a blue and green outfit. The women wear long dresses or tunics in various colors and patterns. A small child stands near the woman in the center. A chair with a red cloth is visible in the background.

    Dance students move into adavu and mudra practice

    5 September · Dance Club

    The community dance classes are moving into a more technical stage, with students practising adavus and mudras. These are some of the more demanding parts of Bharatanatyam and Mohiniyattam, so the sessions are focusing on posture, hand movements, coordination and getting the basics right through repeated practice.

  • A group of women and children are gathered in a room with tiled floors and light-colored walls. Several women are wearing green tops and blue skirts, with some bending forward in a coordinated pose while others stand or sit nearby. One woman stands holding a long stick, and another sits cross-legged on the floor. A child sits on the floor near the left side. In the background, a doorway opens to another area where more people are seated, and a colorful painted wall is visible.

    Community dance classes move into abhinaya practice

    29 August · Dance Club

    The Thudippu team ran the community dance classes, splitting them into children’s and adults’ sessions. Aparna now teaches both groups more technical dance, including abhinaya, expression and communicating emotions through movement.

  • A group of people, including adults and children, stand in a circle indoors with their backs mostly to the camera, raising their arms above their heads as if dancing or exercising together. They are barefoot on a polished marble floor. Behind them are windows with yellow curtains and a wall decorated with a colorful mural.

    Community students practice for an upcoming program

    18 August · Dance Club

    Community students came together for dance practice ahead of an upcoming program at aikyam space. The sessions also created more time for the group to learn together, support one another, and build stronger connections through regular practice.

  • A group of women stand in a line on a tiled floor under a covered outdoor area, facing forward with their hands pressed together in a greeting gesture. They wear traditional clothing in various colors including blue, green, black, and white. The space has a reddish-brown floor and walls, with a light-colored roof overhead and open sides showing greenery outside.

    Dance class carried on with regular practice

    12 July · Dance Club

    The community dance class continued with regular practice as participants prepared together and strengthened their confidence through every session.

  • A group of people are dancing indoors on a tiled floor. In the foreground, a child in a dark blue t-shirt with a colorful graphic dances with arms raised. Behind them, several women and girls wear matching blue and green sarees or salwar kameez, moving in a circle with arms extended. One woman in a cream-colored patterned top and yellow pants dances in the center. Another woman in a teal top stands at the right edge, holding a small object. In the background, more people watch from a doorway and near a window with green curtains. A standing fan is visible on the left, and framed pictures hang on the wall.

    Rehearsals began for a performance in August

    11 July · Dance Club

    Community members practised with dedication for their upcoming performance in August. We improved our confidence, coordination, and stage presence through regular rehearsals while preparing together for this important event.

  • A group of women and girls stand in a room wearing matching blue and green outfits, with one woman in a patterned pink top facing them and holding a book.

    Thudippu students practised for their first stage show

    8 July · Dance Club

    Thudippu Dance Foundation spent the day practicing with students for their first official stage performance. We focused on improving coordination, confidence, and stage readiness. It was exciting to see the students preparing together for this important milestone.

  • A group of girls and women in matching blue and green sarees stand barefoot in a room, facing a woman in a patterned top who holds a book and appears to be instructing them. One girl in the foreground wears a green top instead of a saree. The room has tiled floors, framed pictures on the wall, and a window with blue curtains.

    The community dance class practised together again

    4 July · Dance Club

    The community dance class continued. Participants practised together and built confidence through regular learning and teamwork.

  • A group of women stand in a line inside a covered hall with a tiled floor and draped fabric ceiling, performing synchronized hand movements while wearing traditional Indian clothing in various colors and patterns.

    Students grew steadier with every dance practice

    28 June · Dance Club

    Students continued their regular dance practice, improving their confidence, coordination, and expressions with each session.

  • A group of people are dancing indoors in a room with light-colored tiled floors and white walls. Most are wearing blue and green sarees, while one person wears a patterned white tunic and another wears a pink patterned top with black pants. They are barefoot and have their arms raised in various poses. Framed pictures hang on the wall, and a doorway is visible in the background. A window with yellow curtains and decorative grilles lets in light, and a small red bench sits near the window.

    The community dance class met to practise together

    28 June · Dance Club

    The community dance class brought participants together to practice, learn, and build confidence through dance.

  • A woman stands barefoot on a wooden floor holding a phone, facing three young girls who are also barefoot and appear to be dancing or playing together indoors near an open doorway that leads to a garden area with potted plants and hanging decorations.

    Thudippu ran a semi-classical dance workshop for all levels

    28 June · Dance Club

    Thudippu ran a semi-classical dance workshop. People of all experience levels attended. We made space for them to explore movement, music and self-expression while learning together.

  • A group of children and adults stand barefoot in a room with tiled floors, facing a large mirror and copying movements with their hands raised. Yellow and cream curtains hang over windows behind them, and a woman in a dark patterned dress stands to the right observing.

    The kids' dance class worked on new steps

    27 June · Dance Club

    The regular kids’ dance class continued on Tuesday, 14 November 2023. Students practised new steps, expressions, and coordination. Regular practice helped them become more confident while learning in a fun and encouraging environment.

  • A group of young girls perform a dance indoors on a tiled floor, wearing blue and green outfits and one in a yellow dress, with their arms raised in coordinated poses. Other people stand and sit around the edges of the room watching, some clapping. The space has a draped fabric ceiling and hanging lights, with an open doorway letting in daylight.

    The dance club practised movement and teamwork

    27 June · Dance Club

    The dance club continued with regular practice. Participants built confidence, coordination, and teamwork through movement.

  • A group of women are arranged in a line indoors, performing a synchronized movement with their arms extended forward and hands open. The woman at the front wears a white tunic with a patterned panel on the chest and a blue patterned skirt, smiling as she looks toward the viewer. Behind her, other women wear green tops with blue or green sarees, while one woman to the left wears a black patterned tunic with light-colored pants. Several potted plants are visible on the floor, and the setting appears to be a room with wooden flooring and a doorway leading outside.

    Steps, rhythm and expressions practised again

    21 June · Dance Club

    The regular dance class continued with students practising steps, rhythm, and expressions. Consistent participation helped them become more confident and comfortable with each session.

  • A group of people are gathered in a large indoor hall with a polished orange floor and draped fabric on the ceiling. In the foreground, several individuals are standing in a line, performing coordinated hand gestures and poses as if dancing or rehearsing a routine. One person in a patterned tunic and white trousers stands slightly apart, facing the group with hands on hips. Behind them, more people stand in a loose cluster near a white paneled wall, some watching and others participating. The lighting comes from overhead fixtures, casting long shadows across the floor. A bright yellow panel hangs on the left wall, and a small blue object rests on the floor near the right wall.

    Dancers learned from each other in the group class

    21 June · Dance Club

    The community dance class brought people together to learn, practice and enjoy dance as a group. Regular sessions helped participants build confidence while learning from and supporting one another.

  • Four women stand in a room with tiled floors and white walls, performing synchronized hand gestures and body movements. One woman wears a black top and green trousers, another wears a white tunic over patterned trousers, a third wears a peach-colored outfit with green accents, and the fourth wears a white top with green and orange star patterns. The walls feature framed photographs, decorative wall hangings, and circular wall art. A doorway in the background leads to another room with furniture visible through it.

    The dance class worked on new movements and expressions

    20 June · Dance Club

    The regular dance class continued. Participants practised new movements, expressions, and coordination skills. With each session, they grew more confident and comfortable, showing steady progress in their learning journey.

  • A group of people are dancing indoors on a polished floor, most wearing blue and green sarees or matching outfits with their arms raised. One person in a patterned dress stands to the right, also with arms raised. Framed pictures hang on the wall, and a doorway and window with yellow curtains are visible in the background.

    Dancers from different backgrounds practised together

    20 June · Dance Club

    The community dance class took place on 14 March 2024. Participants from different backgrounds learned and practised dance together. As confidence grew, many participants became more comfortable with movements, expressions, and group coordination.

  • A woman stands beside a long wooden table where several children are seated and drawing on paper. One child in the foreground writes on a sheet with a blue pen, while another child to the right draws with a green pen. Open books and loose papers are spread across the table. Behind them, a woman with long dark hair sits at the same table, looking toward the standing woman. To the left, potted plants sit on a wooden bench beneath a window with a decorative grid pattern. Another person is partially visible in the background on the right.

    The children keep building skill and discipline

    14 June · Dance Club

    The children continued to grow their skills and discipline through regular practice.

  • A group of women in blue and green sarees perform synchronized hand gestures in a room with wooden flooring, while a woman in a white top and patterned skirt mirrors their movements in the foreground. Other women stand in the background observing, and a few people are seated at tables along the left wall. A potted plant stands near the center, and ceiling fans and hanging lamps are visible above.

    New steps learned at the community dance class

    14 June · Dance Club

    The community dance class continued with enthusiasm as participants learned new steps and practised together.

  • A woman in a blue top stands with her arms extended, guiding a group of children in a room with tiled floors. Several children are dressed in traditional-style outfits, including a girl in a white dress with red patterns and another in a brown and green outfit sitting on the floor. One child stands with arms outstretched, while another sits in the foreground watching. A large mirror on the wall reflects the scene, showing additional children and a doorway leading to another room. A standing fan is positioned near the wall, which is decorated with multiple framed pictures. A doorway with purple curtains is visible in the background.

    The children dance with more confidence than when they started

    13 June · Dance Club

    The children continued to make good progress in their dance classes. Compared to when they started, they were now more confident, coordinated, and comfortable performing different steps. Regular practice helped them grow in both skill and confidence.

  • A group of people are dancing indoors on a tiled floor, with several women and girls wearing blue and green sarees and one girl in the foreground wearing a dark blue t-shirt with a graphic print. A woman in a light-colored patterned top and yellow pants dances in the center, while others move with raised arms around her. A standing fan is visible on the left side of the room, and framed pictures hang on the wall behind the dancers. A doorway on the right leads to another area where more people are standing and watching.

    The adult batch started coming in dance uniforms

    13 June · Dance Club

    The adult dance batch started attending classes in their dance uniforms on 14 March 2024. We moved them to the next level of training. This shows their dedication.

  • A group of women are gathered indoors on a wooden floor, performing a synchronized movement with their arms extended outward. In the foreground, a woman in a white top smiles at the camera with her arms spread wide. Behind her, several women wear matching green tops and blue sarees, arranged in a line with their arms also extended. To the left, another woman wears a dark patterned tunic with light-colored pants. Potted plants are visible near the wall, and more people stand in the background near a doorway and windows that look out onto greenery.

    Another dance session spent on movement and expression

    7 June · Dance Club

    Students gathered for another dance session on 14 March 2024. We spent time refining movements, rhythm and expressions. Through regular practice and shared enthusiasm, we became more confident performers while enjoying the connection and teamwork that dance brings.

  • A group of people are gathered indoors on a wooden floor, sitting or kneeling with their hands pressed together in front of them. One person stands at the front wearing a bright yellow patterned top, facing the group. Others are dressed in various traditional-style garments in green, white, black and white, brown, and blue patterns. The room has potted plants, hanging decorative bells, a wall-mounted fan, and glass-paneled doors and windows in the background.

    Dancers built on steps learned in earlier sessions

    7 June · Dance Club

    Students returned to dance practice on 14 March 2024. They worked on new steps and revised old ones. We saw them improve in coordination, rhythm and confidence. They seemed to enjoy it.

  • A woman in a dark blue outfit stands at the front of a room with her arms extended horizontally, leading a group of children who are mirroring her pose. The children, dressed in patterned and solid-colored clothing, stand in a line facing her. The room has a tiled floor, a large mirror along one wall, and framed pictures hanging on the wall behind the instructor. In the background, another adult stands near a doorway with stained glass panels and curtains.

    The young dancers worked on coordination and rhythm

    6 June · Dance Club

    The young dancers continued to develop their coordination, rhythm, and expression through regular practice and gentle guidance. The sessions helped them build confidence and enjoy moving and learning together.

  • A group of people, including adults and children, are gathered indoors in a room with tiled floors and light-colored walls, performing synchronized movements with their arms raised and legs positioned as if dancing or exercising together. One person in the foreground wears a patterned dress and a face covering, while others wear casual clothing such as kurtas, t-shirts, and trousers. A doorway is visible in the background, along with wall decorations, a window with yellow curtains, and framed pictures on the walls.

    Discipline and storytelling taught alongside the steps

    30 May · Dance Club

    The children learned the discipline and storytelling at the heart of Bharatanatyam. We practised steps, expressions and coordination regularly, which made their movements more confident.

  • A group of children and adults are gathered in a room with tiled floors and framed pictures on the walls, standing in various poses with hands on hips or arms bent, some looking toward the camera while others look away, with windows covered by curtains visible in the background.

    Another day of Bharatanatyam practice for the children

    24 May · Dance Club

    We ran another Bharatanatyam class at the space. The children continued learning movements and coordination together while building confidence and discipline through dance.

  • A group of children are practicing yoga poses inside a room with tiled floors and light-colored walls. In the foreground, one child in a pink top and yellow pants is in a lunge position with arms raised, while another child in a white floral dress mirrors the pose nearby. Other children are visible in the background, some kneeling and others standing, all with their arms extended upward. The room contains framed pictures on the wall, a mirror, and ceiling lights.

    Bharatanatyam students learned to tell stories without words

    10 May · Dance Club

    The Bharatanatyam class had energy as students practised expressions, postures and movements together. With every step and hand gesture, the children were getting to know how dance can tell stories without words.

  • A group of women and girls are dancing indoors on a tiled floor, with one person standing on a rug in the center. They are wearing colorful traditional outfits, including dresses and tunics with pants, and are barefoot. Some are smiling and looking toward the camera while others look to the side. Behind them, there are windows with grilles, curtains, a sofa, and a wall-mounted object.

    Children and adults practised Bharatanatyam side by side

    9 May · Dance Club

    The Bharatanatyam class brought children and community members together to practice steps, postures, and rhythm as a group. With every session, the space slowly grew into a place where learning, discipline, and art came together.

  • A group of women are dancing indoors on a wooden floor. Most wear blue and green sarees, while one woman in the foreground wears a white tunic with a patterned blue skirt. They have their arms raised and are smiling as they move. Hanging from the ceiling are colorful decorative bells and lamps. In the background, there are wooden tables and chairs, a standing fan, potted plants, and framed items on the wall.

    The Bharatanatyam class now runs in two batches

    3 May · Dance Club

    The Bharatanatyam class now runs in two batches. Yesterday, five new students joined, bringing fresh energy as we continued to learn steps, rhythms, and expressions together.

  • A woman in a long floral tunic and black trousers holds the hands of a young boy in a white sleeveless top and blue striped trousers. They stand barefoot on a polished tiled floor, facing each other indoors. Behind them, a table covered with a red cloth holds a small plant, and another red-covered table is visible near a window with yellow curtains and white drapes.

    Hand movements and expressions practised in dance class

    2 May · Dance Club

    In the dance class, students practiced hand movements and expressions under guidance. With each correction and repetition, they slowly understood how every gesture tells a story.

  • A group of women and girls are dancing indoors on a tiled floor, with one person standing on a rug in the background. They are wearing various colorful traditional outfits, including kurtas and salwar kameez, and are barefoot. Some have their hands on their hips while others have their arms extended, and they appear to be in mid-movement. Behind them are windows with grilles, curtains, and a sofa.

    Steps and body movements drilled in the Bharatanatyam class

    26 April · Dance Club

    In the Bharatanatyam class, we practised together, focusing on basic steps and body movements. With guidance and repetition, each movement slowly became more confident and expressive, bringing the dance to life.

  • Two women stand with their backs to the camera, raising their hands in front of a large group of children who are sitting on the floor and also raising their hands. The room has light-colored walls and flooring, with a doorway visible in the background leading to another area. Yellow and white curtains hang over a window with a decorative grille. Several round decorative items are mounted on the wall above the group. A framed picture hangs on the wall to the left, and a decorative garland is draped nearby. The children are dressed in various casual clothes, and some wear head coverings.

    Expressions and gestures began to tell a story

    19 April · Dance Club

    The question turned into a moment of learning, as expressions, gestures, and small movements began to tell a story of their own.

  • A group of girls and women stand in a line inside a room with tiled floors and framed pictures on the walls, all with their arms extended outward in a synchronized pose. They wear various casual outfits, including t-shirts, dresses, and traditional garments in colors like teal, yellow, green, red, and striped patterns. Some wear bracelets, and one person in the back holds a long object horizontally. The room has windows with patterned curtains and a whiteboard mounted on the wall.

    Community members practised basic Bharatanatyam steps

    11 April · Dance Club

    Community members attended Bharatanatyam classes on 14th March 2024. We learned basic steps and practised together with focus and consistency.

  • A woman in a floral dress hands a flat object to two young girls standing side by side, while another woman in a dark floral dress stands smiling in the background near a doorway. A television screen is mounted on the wall behind them, next to a whiteboard with a pink notice pinned to it. A wooden table with items on it sits to the left, and the floor is tiled.

    The dance faculty's birthday was celebrated after class

    11 April

    Community members attended Bharatanatyam classes on 14 March 2024. We learned basic steps with focus and consistency. We also celebrated the faculty’s birthday together.

  • Four women are standing in a room with tiled floors and light-colored walls, arranged in a loose circle and facing one another. The woman on the far left wears a black short-sleeved top and loose green pants, with her arms extended forward at waist level. Next to her, a woman in a white long tunic and patterned blue pants stands with one arm raised and bent, her hand near her face. Behind her and slightly to the right, a younger girl in a peach-colored outfit with green trim stands with both hands raised near her head. On the far right, a woman in a white tunic patterned with green and orange stars faces the others, her hands raised in front of her. On the wall behind them, multiple framed pictures are arranged in a grid, and a decorative hanging piece is mounted above. A doorway in the background leads to another room where furniture is partially visible. A circular yellow decoration hangs on the wall to the right.

    Acting and expression added to the Bharatanatyam lessons

    4 April · Dance Club

    We did acting and expression training as part of our Bharatanatyam lessons. We looked at how to show emotions and tell stories using faces and bodies.

  • A group of people sit in a circle on a wooden floor inside a room, facing one person who sits at the head of the circle. The room has a large window with decorative glass panes, a wooden door with a number plate, and a shelf mounted on the wall. Some individuals wear patterned clothing, while others wear solid colors. A small child sits among the group. A metal bin and a woven basket are visible near the wall.

    Twenty-five students finished a long Bharatanatyam session

    28 March · Dance Club

    25 students from Fort Kochi and Mattancherry came for Bharatanatyam classes, and by the end of a long, tiring yet beautiful session led by our esteemed faculty, Aparna.