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We offer
a variety of different programs at South Asian Arts. Listed
below are the programs we are currently offering. Be sure to check
back regularly as we will be adding many more to the list.
Dance
Bhangra
Bhangra
is a very lively form of folk music and dance that originated
in the Punjab region of India. While Bhangra began as a part of
harvest festival celebrations, it eventually became a part of
such diverse occasions as weddings and New Year celebrations.
During the last thirty years, Bhangra has surged in popularity
worldwide, both in a traditional form and as a fusion with genres
such as hip-hop, house, and reggae. As Bhangra continues to move
into mainstream culture, we hope to take you there with it through
our various Bhangra programs.
- 1
hour per week
- Beginner
to advanced levels
- All
ages
Bolly
Adopted from the term Bollywood, which represents the film capital
of the world, Bolly dancing is a unique form of fusion dance that
has enhanced Indian cinema for decades. Bolly dance has been developed
through the melding of extreme opposites including: classical
vs contemporary dance forms, immense vs minuscule movements, quick
vs slow tempos, and Eastern vs Western techniques. Created to
entertain cinema goers, Bolly is a highly performance-oriented
dance form!
- 1
hour per week
- Beginner
to advanced levels
- All
ages
Music
Dhol
A
Dhol is a traditional North Indian percussion instrument made
from wood and it is played with two sticks called a 'dagga' and
a 'tilli'. The farmers of the Northern Indian regions would traditionally
celebrate a good harvest by dancing and singing songs to the beat
of the dhol. Students will learn the basic techniques of playing
the dhol, as well as the vocabulary required for reading different
beats. Students will also learn about rhythm and beat counts.
- 1
hour per week
- Beginner
to advanced levels
- Ages
8 & up
Tabla
The tabla is a widely popular South Asian percussion instrument
used in the classical, popular and religious music of the northern
Indian subcontinent. The instrument consists of a pair of hand
drums, each of a different size and shape. Students
will learn basic sound production and pronunciation of sound syllables,
how to accompany Indian classical and folk music, and also patterns
in various rhythmic cycles.
- 1
hour per week
- Beginner
to advanced levels
- Ages
10 & up
Life
Bhangra
Aerobics
In a fun and cultural way these cardio classes will target trouble
body areas for South Asian women. 12-week sign ups are required
and women will learn exercises they can also do at home. These
classes will be based on bhangra and filmi/bolly dance movements.
We also offer this program at Fit For Women Gym located in Surrey.
Private
classes in couples Bhangra, Dhol, Indian Violin, Sitar, Saxophone,
and Tabla are also available upon request. Please call 604.767.3564
or email info@southasianarts.ca
for more information.
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All programs require a minimum 3-month contract.
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Camp
Dosti 2008 A Huge Success!
This
past summer, we collaborated once again with
Higher Grade Learning Center and organized the second
annual Camp Dosti, a full day, month long summer day camp
for children ages 5 - 13. Half the day was spent working on academics,
and the second half consisted of learning Bhangra, arts & crafts,
drama, Life Skills, as well as a different sport each week. Watch
out for Camp Dosti 2009!
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