Bharatanatyam classes are held both online and offline. With student led learning and customised methodology of teaching, every individual is given space to learn at their own pace, without comparison or competition. Focus of learning here is not only to become a dancer, but to develop an overall personality, making their journey of learning a part of their life. Along with dance, students here also explore aspects of history, poetry and literature of different languages, mythology, numbers through rhythm, topics related to society and environment and life at a deeper level.
After training for a few years, if and when the student is ready, they are given a choice to do their debut performance-Rangapravesha.
As part of ABHYAASA, guest artists are invited to conduct workshops on various segments - music, konnakol, choreography, Karnas and charis, Abhinaya, rhythm being some of them. Guest speakers are also invited to give a broader understanding of what they learn.
Embracing social inclusion in and through classical dance and related artforms.
World bank describes Social Inclusion as the process of improving the terms on which individuals and groups take part in society - improving the ability, opportunity, and dignity of those disadvantaged on the basis of their identity.
For many years now, a large segment of society has been excluded from participating in classical artforms for various reasons. Financial crisis, physical and mental disabilities, lack of resource, family responsibility and constraints, political and economic situation , gender-race-religion ,being some of the major factors.
While Art for all-All for art is not just a saying but that has a bigger intent to include and involve every individual who aspires to be part of it.
Abhividhi is an initiative to reach out to these segments of society,create a safe space for those interested individuals to practice and/or simply participate in these activities. Important activities under Abhividhi are-Performance, Training and workshop, Artist and Art collaboration.
Abhividhi is a new initiativeand has just begun its work taking baby steps towards a bigger cause.
Under the initiative of Abhividhi, Svasti has collaborated with NGOs like Ishanya India foundation, Eka education trust, Vishranti trust, Mitra for life to name a few.
Contact Svasti art foundation to know more about how you can be involved in this noble cause.
Antara is the performing unit of Svasti. Interested students of Svasti are further trained on a regular basis to perform at various venues. They have performed in many stages like- Temples, NGOs, dance festivals in Bangalore and other places. Students here, get to not only learn from teachers and guest artists but also choreograph this own pieces.Thus,apart from group performances, solo performances and productions of students are also encouraged. Below are the productions that Svasti has produced:
Asmi is the annual event of Svasti, where each student brings out their inner self of ‘I AM‘, through their performance on stage with costumes, lighting music and a story to tell. There is no age, race, gender or any kind of barrier, instead all students are encouraged to participate in this grand event. Many abroad students even plan to travel during this time, so not to miss the performance. However, for online students who are unable to join this, an online performance is planned so they don’t miss out being part of this event.Starting from 2006, every year has been a beautiful experience of bringing Svasti family together at this event.
A residential art retreat for a creative rejuvenation.These residential retreats happen in various places and artists from different art forms, yogis, spiritual gurus, experts from various walks of life are invited to conduct and facilitate sessions on various art forms and life at large. This is not only meant for artists but for anyone who loves and has deep interest in art, and has always been looking for a creative getaway. Follow this page for updates on upcoming retreats and leave your details in the contact section to get updates to your personal contact.
