Nataraj, The lord of the dance
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A Nataraja or Nataraj, the dancing form of Lord Shiva, is a symbolic synthesis of the most important aspects of Hinduism, and the summary of the central tenets of this Vedic religion. The term 'Nataraj' means 'King of Dancers'.
Nataraj is shown with four hands represent the cardinal directions. He is dancing, with his left foot elegantly raised and the right foot on a prostrate figureMany of the poses in Indian dance are inspired by this image, with its up-turned hand and elegant fingers, bent knee and raised left leg. The upper left hand holds a flame, the lower left hand points down to the dwarf, who is shown holding a cobra. The upper right hand holds an hourglass drum or 'dumroo' that stands for the male-female vital principle, the lower shows the gesture of assertion: "Be without fear."
Its influence is apparent in classical dance and Bollywood alike."Most Clssical dancers will have at least one Nataraj in their home," says Kalaria. It symbolises triumph over ignorance. It is against ego and it is about expressing truth and soul."
Nataraj is shown with four hands represent the cardinal directions. He is dancing, with his left foot elegantly raised and the right foot on a prostrate figureMany of the poses in Indian dance are inspired by this image, with its up-turned hand and elegant fingers, bent knee and raised left leg. The upper left hand holds a flame, the lower left hand points down to the dwarf, who is shown holding a cobra. The upper right hand holds an hourglass drum or 'dumroo' that stands for the male-female vital principle, the lower shows the gesture of assertion: "Be without fear."
Its influence is apparent in classical dance and Bollywood alike."Most Clssical dancers will have at least one Nataraj in their home," says Kalaria. It symbolises triumph over ignorance. It is against ego and it is about expressing truth and soul."
My Guru
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"गुरुर्ब्रह्मा गुरुर्विष्णुः गुरुर्देवो महेश्वरः । गुरुरेव परंब्रह्म तस्मै श्रीगुरवे नमः" ॥
Guru is Brahma, Guru is Vishnu, Guru is Maheshwara (Shiva), Guru is Supreme Brahman itselt Prostration unto that Guru. Sayli has received training in Kathak, under the Imperial guidance of renowned Kathak Guru Mrs. Shakuntala Patekar For last 15 years. Guru Shaku tai was underguidance of Mrs. Rekha Nadgauda who learnt her object lesson from late Guru Hyder Sheikh and late Guru Pt. Nataraj Gopi krishana & Pt. Shama Bhate.
Guru is Brahma, Guru is Vishnu, Guru is Maheshwara (Shiva), Guru is Supreme Brahman itselt Prostration unto that Guru. Sayli has received training in Kathak, under the Imperial guidance of renowned Kathak Guru Mrs. Shakuntala Patekar For last 15 years. Guru Shaku tai was underguidance of Mrs. Rekha Nadgauda who learnt her object lesson from late Guru Hyder Sheikh and late Guru Pt. Nataraj Gopi krishana & Pt. Shama Bhate.
Biography
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About Sayli
Sayli has talent of dancing from her childhood and so she started her lesson in kathak at the young age of Nine. In subsequent years of her School days, She took interest in all kinds of dance forms and choreographed dance for her school friends. She had training for Seven years Degree Course in Kathak Classical Dance & Sayli has successfully completed her degree course ( B.A.) in Kathak (Visharad) in 2005 from Akhil Bharatiya Gandharva Mahavidyalaya Mandal, Mumbai and post the flag of Pt. Gopiji’s dance style ( Banaras Gharana of Kathak ) in her dance career. Sayli served her Guru full devotion & with Guru blessings Sayli gave Kathak Dance performances all over Maharashtra, Nashik, Pune, Bangalore, Delhi, Latur, Shirdi, Surat and Mumbai as well as abroad i.e. London, Japan etc. Various popular dance competitions on TV channels like Doordarshan, Z Marathi, ETV Marathi etc. have been dominated by Sayli and worked as judges in various Dance Competitions. During training period, She gave performances in Maharashtra and out side. She took in part in many dance competitions to her getting prizes, certificates & commendatory letters.
In 1995 with the blessings of the her Guru, Sayli Started to conducting "Natraj Kala Kendra" in Nashik. Many students of Sayli Bhave who have passed out through this dance institute. Students of Sayli have topped the exams of Akhil Bharatiya Gandharva Mahavidyalaya Mandal. These students are now well established as professional dancers, choreographers, teachers having their own dance institutes or working as freelancers.
Academic Qualifications
* B.H.Sc in Textile & Clothing - Fashion Designing (University of Mumbai)
* Post Graduate Diploma In Apparel Merchandising (University of Mumbai)
* Graphic Designing Certificate Course.
* Nritya Visharad (B.A.) (Gandharva Mahavidyalaya)
Sayli has talent of dancing from her childhood and so she started her lesson in kathak at the young age of Nine. In subsequent years of her School days, She took interest in all kinds of dance forms and choreographed dance for her school friends. She had training for Seven years Degree Course in Kathak Classical Dance & Sayli has successfully completed her degree course ( B.A.) in Kathak (Visharad) in 2005 from Akhil Bharatiya Gandharva Mahavidyalaya Mandal, Mumbai and post the flag of Pt. Gopiji’s dance style ( Banaras Gharana of Kathak ) in her dance career. Sayli served her Guru full devotion & with Guru blessings Sayli gave Kathak Dance performances all over Maharashtra, Nashik, Pune, Bangalore, Delhi, Latur, Shirdi, Surat and Mumbai as well as abroad i.e. London, Japan etc. Various popular dance competitions on TV channels like Doordarshan, Z Marathi, ETV Marathi etc. have been dominated by Sayli and worked as judges in various Dance Competitions. During training period, She gave performances in Maharashtra and out side. She took in part in many dance competitions to her getting prizes, certificates & commendatory letters.
In 1995 with the blessings of the her Guru, Sayli Started to conducting "Natraj Kala Kendra" in Nashik. Many students of Sayli Bhave who have passed out through this dance institute. Students of Sayli have topped the exams of Akhil Bharatiya Gandharva Mahavidyalaya Mandal. These students are now well established as professional dancers, choreographers, teachers having their own dance institutes or working as freelancers.
Academic Qualifications
* B.H.Sc in Textile & Clothing - Fashion Designing (University of Mumbai)
* Post Graduate Diploma In Apparel Merchandising (University of Mumbai)
* Graphic Designing Certificate Course.
* Nritya Visharad (B.A.) (Gandharva Mahavidyalaya)