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What joining the Navatman Community means[Navatman is] a cohort of like-minded passionate individuals looking to explore Indian dance and music in their own lives" |
What to look for in a good teacher?The relationship between a teacher (guru) and a student (shishya) is critical to establishing a good learning environment. Finding a good teacher makes a remarkable difference in the student grasping the concept easily." |
Learning a new art form onlineThis fall, I started Odissi for the first time. Admittedly, I was a bit nervous about my ability to learn something completely new to me. But after my first class with my teacher, Sri Thina, I knew I was in safe hands." |
Navatman x Baila Society: Philosophy Blogs
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Navatman and Baila Society joined forces in 2024 for a uniquely New York City experience: a place where two women-led arts organizations based in the cultural traditions of Afro-Latinx arts (Salsa, Latin Hustle, Afro-Cuban) and Indian arts (Bharatanatyam, Kathak, Hindustani and Carnatic music) come together. In this shared space, we explore how the force of artists and students working together can promote, define, and create a sense of stability and strength, joy and love within communities at large - particularly through artistic endeavors. These posts are a series rendering our creative process. |
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The First Step is a Conversation
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Philosophy sessions drive our work
“If you wish to make an apple pie from scratch, you must first invent the universe.“ - Carl Sagan This is, sort of, how we approach our productions too. One would think creating a show is just pick a theme, make music, make choreography, logistics, 1-2-3 and done! Not quite how we want it here. |
Episode Breakdown
Episode 3: Purity of the NowWhat if the structures of particular styles are not barriers, rather guideposts pointing to new and varied paths? What if "pure" art means authenticity to this moment?
Carnatic virtuoso Aditya Prakash narrates his musical journey through styles, spaces, and moments in time. |
Episode 2: Dynamics of FundingHow do Indian classical arts flourish in the US?
To find the answer, we must turn to history, the nature of cultural exchange, and the distinct Indian-American immigrant experience. We explore these elements with artist and grant-writer, Priya Narayan. |
Episode 1: A Warm WelcomeThe Navatman Development team members, Anjali, Lavanya, and Mahi, welcome you to Navatman's first Podcast: Speaking of Indian Arts.
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