Come study Bharathanatyam (South Indian Classical dance) at Natya Leela Academy in SE Portland! Our mission is to "teach the traditional, ancient dance styles of India and enable students to discover the dancer within." Natya Leela Academy is a South Indian Classical Dance school in Portland, Oregon.
Specializing in the ancient dance form of Bharathanatyam, we strive to help students (kids, youth and adults) discover their inner passion for dance, while they learn the basics of this beautiful style that originated in Tamil Nadu.We are also dedicated to the contemporary expression of Bharatanatyam so that a larger audience can appreciate the universal emotional depths present in South Indian Classical Dances.
This event was part of the Miller Family Free Day at the Museum and occured in the Whitsell Auditorium. Accomplished vocalist, Archana Mungara, Mridangam player, Hari Iyer, and dancers from Natya Leela, Anjali School of Dance, Kalabharathi School of Dance, and Nartana Kuchipudi wove intricate South Indian dance and music together and brought to life some of the Indian art-work currently on display at the Museum.
Specializing in the ancient dance form of Bharathanatyam, we strive to help students (kids, youth and adults) discover their inner passion for dance, while they learn the basics of this beautiful style that originated in Tamil Nadu.We are also dedicated to the contemporary expression of Bharatanatyam so that a larger audience can appreciate the universal emotional depths present in South Indian Classical Dances.
This event was part of the Miller Family Free Day at the Museum and occured in the Whitsell Auditorium. Accomplished vocalist, Archana Mungara, Mridangam player, Hari Iyer, and dancers from Natya Leela, Anjali School of Dance, Kalabharathi School of Dance, and Nartana Kuchipudi wove intricate South Indian dance and music together and brought to life some of the Indian art-work currently on display at the Museum.
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Natya Leela Academy was born out of a passion to teach and dance Bharathanatyam.
The intention of our dance school is to teach, train, and inspire young children, youth, and adults to discover grace and empowerment through movement.
The steps, hand gestures, and facial expressions all lend to training our bodies and minds to express ourselves with freedom that is infused with integrity.
Our hope is that students who discover this ancient dance form will also re-discover their inner playfulness and express this creative force through their bodies.
The intention of our dance school is to teach, train, and inspire young children, youth, and adults to discover grace and empowerment through movement.
The steps, hand gestures, and facial expressions all lend to training our bodies and minds to express ourselves with freedom that is infused with integrity.
Our hope is that students who discover this ancient dance form will also re-discover their inner playfulness and express this creative force through their bodies.
Thank you for your continued support of Natya Leela Academy!
All our work to bring Classical South Indian Dance (Bharathanatyam) to Portland, and beyond, through educational workshops, school residencies, and professional performances is only possible because of your contributions and support.
2011 was an active year for Natya Leela.
This original production explores the nature of devotion and emotional experiences of devotees.
An experimentation of the relationship between Bharathanatyam (Natya Leela Troupe), Japanese Dance & Taiko (Michelle Fujii), and Contemporary Dance (Jamuna Dasi), "Devoted" was partially funded by a Regional Arts and Culture Council's Project Grant.
All our work to bring Classical South Indian Dance (Bharathanatyam) to Portland, and beyond, through educational workshops, school residencies, and professional performances is only possible because of your contributions and support.
2011 was an active year for Natya Leela.
This original production explores the nature of devotion and emotional experiences of devotees.
An experimentation of the relationship between Bharathanatyam (Natya Leela Troupe), Japanese Dance & Taiko (Michelle Fujii), and Contemporary Dance (Jamuna Dasi), "Devoted" was partially funded by a Regional Arts and Culture Council's Project Grant.
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