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Listed as: Education/Training, Dance Company

admin [at] indiadancewales.com

www.indiadancewales.com

+44(0)29 20465404

7 Douglas Buildings, Royal Stuart Lane
Cardiff
CF10 5EL
North East Somerset
South West
Keywords:
dance, south asian, multicultural, workshops, performances

India Dance Wales is Wales' premier professional Indian dance company and has been enchanting audiences with the art of Classical Indian Dance since 1983. The company has made its mark as the driving force in Indian Dance in the UK with award-winning dance training, educational activities for schools & communities, and unique live performances in venues across Wales and the South West of England. Our performances are enriched with guest appearances from notable dancers, musicians and composers from India. India Dance Wales specialises in the Classical dance form of Bharata Natyam, one of the most dynamic and internationally popular styles of Indian Dance. This ancient art form is based around Hindu mythology and originated in Hindu temples as a form of worship to the Gods. Its emphasis is on physical dance movements as well as expressional dance (storytelling through mime, using hand gestures and facial expression). Students can follow formal training to professional level and some progress to join India Dance Wales' dance Company.

Key Projects

Dance classes in Bharatanatyam dance (classical Indian)

India Dance Wales offers award-winning, comprehensive dance training for all ages and abilities from age 6 and up in Cardiff, Bristol, Swansea and Carmarthen. No experience necessary. Further details and current timetables are available on the 'Training' page of our web site.

Educational Workshops in classical Indian dance for schools

India Dance Wales offers inspirational,informative and rewarding dance workshops for children from nursery (from 3 years) up to adult. We tailor our workshops to suit specific Year Groups, and can enhance a range of National Curriculum subjects including Religious Education, History and P.E, as well as social and cultural programmes for schools on British Council programmes to 'Connect cultures through classrooms' Activities can include a performance for the whole school, small group workshop sessions and our residencies offer the opportunity for children to create their own dance performance! Please contact Jenny Isaacs, Project Manager for more details

Classical Indian Dance Performances

Over the past 25 years India Dance Wales has created a varied and extraordinary repertoire, ranging from pure classical Bharatanatyam with Carnatic music (South Indian Classical) to those combining different art forms and modern visual techniques as well as cross-cultural themes. Please visit the 'Performances' page of our web site for more details. Solo or group performances can be adapted for your event, project or festival in Wales and the South West. India Dance Wales regularly commission artists from India to perform with our dance company - please contact Kiran Ratna for details of current projects.

Key Personnel

Kiran Ratna
Artistic Director, Teacher
Jenny Isaacs
Project Manager/Administrator