Young Indian Culture Group, Inc. (YICG), a non-profit academy based in New York is offering classes in popular Indian classical dances for adults and children. The dance classes are in keeping with YICG’s goal to help Asian Indians in New York understand and appreciate their rich Indian heritage.

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Dance Classes in Popular Indian Classical
Dances Offered at YICG
Indian Dance Classes Available for both Adults and Children in
New York.
Young Indian Culture
Group, Inc. (YICG), a
non-profit academy based
in New York is offering
classes in popular Indian
classical dances for adults
and children. The dance
classes are in keeping
with YICG’s goal to help Asian Indians in New York understand
and appreciate their rich Indian heritage. The training is directed at
students from the Long Island and Queens communities in NYC
and is held at the Herricks Middle School, 7 Hilldale Drive,
Albertson, NY 11507.
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Training in Classical Indian Dance
YICG is currently offering training in three classical Indian
dances namely Bharata Natyam, Kathak, and Odissi. Bharata
Natyam, a classical South Indian dance form is considered to have
originated in Thanjavoor, Tamil Nadu. The term comes from the
three fundamental theories of Bhava, Raga, and Thaala. The basis
of the dance form is steps (adavu) and hand gestures
(hasthamudra).
Kathak is of North Indian origin and can be traced to the ancient
nomadic bards of this area who were called storytellers or Kathaks.
The term “kathak” comes from Sanskrit “katha” which translates
as “story.” The Sanskrit word “katthaka” means “he/she who tells
a story,” or “concerned with stories.” The usual kathak
performance follows the structure of a progression from a slow to a
fast tempo, and culmination in a dramatic climax.
Odissi is the dance from of Orissa. It incorporates repeated use of
the thrice deflected posture or tribhangi which is bending of the
body in three places. This along with the typical side to side
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shifting of the torso makes Odissi a difficult yet enjoyable dance
form.
Basic, Intermediate, and Advanced Levels to Suit Different
Needs
Students looking for basic, intermediate, or advanced training can
benefit from the classes. Highly experienced professionals impart
training to the students. Some of the elements that are covered in
the dance classes are:
• Theory
• Stretching and warm-up routines
• Achieving gracefulness and precision in body movements
• Precision in facial expressions and hand gestures
• Moving in sync with music beats
• Performance appraisals
According to a YICG representative, “Our classes give the students
the necessary confidence to dance alone or in a group and do their
best at dance competitions, stage shows, and maybe even
choreography.”
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More information about the dance classes in New York conducted
at YICG can be got by dialing 1-516-739-1575 or sending an email
to yicgroup99@gmail.com.
Young Indian Cultural Group
999 Herricks Road
Suite 110,
New Hyde Park,
NY 11040
Phone – 15167391575
http://www.yicg.com
http://www.yicg.com Phone – 15167391575