SACRED STEPS
From Adavus to Abhinaya -
a Special Dance Workshop for Children with Dance Guru Smt Padmini Ravi
Learn from the renowned award-winning Guru Smt. Padmini Ravi.
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About the Workshop
Sacred Steps is a joyful and intensive Bharatanatyam workshop specially designed for young learners. This program introduces children to the beauty, discipline, and expressive power of Indian classical dance in a fun and encouraging environment.
Main Goal of the Workshop
The goal of this workshop is to help children:
- Build strong Bharatanatyam foundations
- Learn discipline, rhythm and expression
- Experience the joy of performing classical dance
- Gain confidence
Items Taught in the Workshop
Participants will learn two beautiful classical pieces:
1️⃣ Sambashivayanave – Swarajathi
In this dance item students will learn :
- Basic adavus used in choreography
- Rhythm, posture and body alignment
- Understanding tala (rhythm cycles)
- Intro to nritta (pure dance) and expressions
2️⃣ Devaki Nandana – Devarnama
In this dance item students will learn:
- Abhinaya (expressions & storytelling)
- Hand gestures (hasta mudras)
- Facial expressions and emotional connection
- Character portrayal and storytelling through dance
What Children Will Learn During the Workshop
During this unique workshop, students will be introduced to:
- Foundation Adavus practice
- Basic Hasta Mudras
- Eye, neck and head movements
- Rhythm and coordination
- Introduction to Abhinaya
- Confidence building and teamwork
Who Is This Workshop For?
Children with no previous experience in dance are welcome to attend this workshop.
This workshop is perfect for:
- Boys and girls ages 6–16 years
- For Beginner Children who want to explore classical dance in a fun way
- For Dance Students preparing to start performing Bharatanatyam on stage
When
DATES:
Saturday & Sunday – May 30 & 31, 2026
TIMING:
Time: 9:30 AM – 12:30 PM
DURATION:
2-Day Weekend Workshop
Where
KRISHNA WELLNESS YOGA CENTRE
SRINIVASAM, NO.20, 9TH CROSS, 6TH MAIN,
MALLESHWARAM,
BANGALORE – 560003
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About Guru Smt. Padmini Ravi
Guru Smt Padmini Ravi, has dedicated and immersed herself in the journey in dance for over 5 decades. An exponent of the ancient craft of Bharatanatyam, Smt Padmini lives in Bangalore, and is a performer and teacher, and reveals a new dimension to dance. The past years of international travel and exposure brings a new approach to dance. Following her success in the classical arts, Smt Padmini went on to explore the allied art forms such as theatre, folk forms, classical music, and cinematography. Smt Padmini has trained over 1000 senior artists students both in India internationally, many of who run successful dance schools all over the world. The relationships shared along the journey exposed the various elements of dance that did not fall as a part of main stream training. Upon detailed and in-depth research came the clarity that these elements of dance which are not mainstream are a core part of the craft as per its origin. Her students have now branched out into independent schools in choreography, teaching and training, performance, television and cinema. Being the recipient of the Sangeetha Nritya Academy Award, the State Rajyotsava Award and Natyarani Shantala Award for her contribution to the field of dance, Smt Padmini’s name is synonymous with innovation, integrity and quality.
Guru Smt Padmini Ravi has conducted and participated in seminars, workshops, chamber performances and performance tours around the world, networking with a range of organizations such as universities, sabhas, and students’ networks. She has also collaborated with theatre and music groups to create new performance texts in the arts.
She received a grant by the Ford Foundation to produce a feature film “Shringaram”, the first of its kind in a classical arts-related film. This film project was a beginning of yet another convergence of the media and the arts that could lead to the generation of new energies and ideas in the world of arts and culture. She is currently pursuing her PhD at Jain University on the intangible benefits of Dance
Reserve Your Spot Today!
Join us for this unique and transformative workshop and experience Bharatnatyam Dance Workshop like never before.
Learn with unique choreographies by renowned award-winning Guru Smt Padmini Ravi.
Sign up now and embrace the journey of a lifetime!
For more details please contact:
Smt. Padmini Ravi – 9845048462
Ms. Sujatha – 9900518000 | Ms. Latha – 9945514049
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