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
Knowledgeable, Insightful, Fun! The dancer was exquisite.
Last October, I was in Chennai, India. I had heard about a beautiful traditional Indian dance, called Bharathanatyam dance. I had seen in Italy a performance too, some years ago. But, now, what an honour, and pleasure, to be guests in a Bharathanatyam dancer’s house. And see the artist dancing in front of us. And listen to an excellent story teller describing the sacred origin of the dance, the infinite nuances of the performer’s gestures, with their evident or hidden significances. I’ll keep in my memory the beauty of that experience.
Dancers Trail is fun and informational cultural experience. My teenage daughter and I attended- the experience was great fun. I would recommend this trail for those looking for a unique experience.
I had the immense privilege of taking their Peacock Trails and Dancer Trails in Chennai this September and I would need a whole diary perhaps to convey my overwhelming positive reviews. A MUST DO tourist itinerary not just for foreigners but even for Indians in India!!
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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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