Dance is the most expressive way of telling a story. And dance, in every region, tells the story of its people. Chennai is no exception. From the sculptures embedded in its myriad temple walls, through the multitude of dance schools scattered all over the city, Chennai presents, through its dances, a story of its life.
Join Storytrails as we take you on a journey through Chennai’s dance saga. Meet a Bharatanatyam dancer who will take you through the basic elements of the dance form. Learn to interpret stories veiled in the subtlety of the dancer’s gestures. And then let yourself loose as a choreographer takes you through dance routines that are almost de rigueur in South Indian Cinema.
There are many fascinating stories to be discovered along the way- stories of the city, its dances, of dancers past, and of the many ways in which dance touches lives here.
Dancers’ studio: 12/2, 2nd Main road, CIT Colony, Mylapore, Chennai – 600004.
10:00 AM - 12:30 PM or 3:00 PM - 5:30 PM
Indoor experience
An easy walk through Mylapore, exploring fascinating stories hidden away in the mundane rituals of daily life. Stories behind everyday sights, stories of Gods and demons, of ancient customs and symbolisms, and of Mylapore and Madras.
Take a walk through Sowcarpet with your appetites leading the way. Sample some street food, uncover some history, nibble on some stories and learn about communities that have contributed to Chennai’s culinary scene. This tongue-tickling trail will leave you stuffed.
Discover colonial Madras through the buildings the British left behind. Look closely at each structure and you will find stories of grand ambitions and unexpected revolutions; the hopes, fears, and ideas of the creators, and the history of this ever-vibrant city
Take a stroll through Dakshinachitra, a museum of heritage houses from South India. Uncover stories of people who called these houses home. Quirky, practical, profound or unbelievable – these stories offer fascinating insights into life in South India.
Let your feet carry you along the Marina on this unique running trail by the sea. Jog past magnificent colonial buildings and feast on the stories of British India. Marina was their bastion and some of the best British buildings are along this road.
The pulse of any city is in its markets. This trail takes you through one such bustling marketplace, Georgetown. Let our stories walk you through its bylanes, where history, mythology and folklore intertwine to give you a glimpse of the living India.
Join Storytrails as we take you on a journey through Chennai’s dance saga. Learn to interpret stories veiled in the subtlety of the dancer’s gestures, and let loose as a choreographer takes you through dance routines that are almost de rigueur in South Indian Cinema.
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