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In-Studio | Intro to Bharatanatyam with Neena Jayarajan

  • The Fifth 366 Adelaide Street East Toronto, ON, M5A 3X9 Canada (map)

Learn some of the basics of the classical Indian dance form of Bharatanatyam. We will take a glimpse into concepts of rhythm, footwork, gestural language and storytelling.

When: Thursday, June 13th
Where: The Fifth’s Main Studio 366 Adelaide East | Unit 120 | Inside parking lot
Time: 12:15 PM-2:15PM
Investment: $19.50+HST

About Neena

Neena Jayarajan is an independent dance theatre artist with extensive experience in Bharatanatyam and Odissi dance techniques. Her primary training was under the tutelage of Dr. Menaka Thakkar, and Sujatha Mohapatra. She served as the Assistant Artistic Director of Menaka Thakkar Dance Company for 7 years, as well as assistant teacher at Nrtyakala for 20 years. She currently is an Associate Artist at Nova Dance involved in both creative and organizational roles. Neena completed her MA in Dance from York University and was a 2016 recipient of the Chalmers Arts Fellowship Grant. She made her theatrical debut in Theatre Smith’s Gilmour's Metamorphosis. Neena currently sits on the board of CADA west and The Dance Current Magazine and is currently on her own choreographic journey of exploration using her classical roots to fuel a contemporary outlook.