India is known for the two classical music forms that developed largely independently in the past, the Hindustani music of North India and the Carnatic music of South India. The Hindustani music is known in particular for its instrumental style, while the Carnatic music is mainly characterized by its vocal pieces composed by numerous musicians…
Ranga Pravesha (Sanskrit), also Arangetram (Tamil), literally means ‘first stage appearance’ and is the traditional term for a stage debut. On this memorable occasion, the Indian dance student takes the stage for the first time after learning the basic repertoire. The dance student has, so to speak, matured into a dancer. In front of a…
This year, the eminent Bharata Natyam exponent and teacher Smt. Vijaya Rao is conducting her annual Indian Dance and Music Seminar at the Nateschwara Mountain Academy www.casavenezia.ch in Tessin, Switzerland. All are welcome to join with us for a week long beautiful dance experience in the gorgeous mountain ranges of southern Switzerland. Participants can also partake in…
It is our pleasure to announce the stage debuts (Ranga Pravesha) of a number of students who will be successfully completing their basic studies in Bharata Natyam with beautiful traditional repertoire in Cheyyur Dance Style in Autumn 22/Spring 23. We are also pleased, that for the first time we will be conducting the maiden karnatik…
This year, the eminent Bharata Natyam exponent and teacher Smt. Vijaya Rao is conducting her annual Indian Dance and Music Seminar at the Nateschwara Mountain Academy www.casavenezia.ch in Tessin, Switzerland. All are welcome to join with us for a week long beautiful dance experience in the gorgeous mountain ranges of southern Switzerland. Participants can also partake in…
Dear Friends and Connoisseurs, Dear visitors of Nateschwara Theatre, Due to the present pandemic situation, we are cancelling all performances of this season in our Nateschwara Theatre.The dance programmme “Sentiments” of Vijaya Rao, 28th March 2020, is postponed to September 2020.We will inform you of the new date in due time. Stay healthy, and see you soon…
On the occasion of her 50th year as a performing artist Vijaya Rao presents the Ashta Nayaki Trilogy – ‘Sentiments’ : Love is an eternal phenomenon. Since the beginning of time it has moved all human beings on this earth psychically and physically. All are magically affected by it. The Indian mind has explored it…
Bharata Natyam & Yoga (yoga is optional) : With the unusual master, teacher and choreographer Vijaya Rao. July 26 – August 1, 2019 :A week of dancing, music, good food, enjoying nature, broadening your knowledge and discovering your own abilities …
Venue: The Nateschwara Auditorium, Baden ‘Gautama Buddha‘ tells the life story of Buddha in the form of a musical Indian dance act in dance, gestures and facial expressions in an expressive, poignant way. The play takes the viewer on a journey into the time of the Buddha and tells in different episodes his life, his…
We are pleased to be able to offer you our annual, traditional summer dance week again this year. Intensive training, good vegetarian food and lots of sunshine make this seminar in dreamlike surroundings and special atmosphere an incomparable experience. Location: Casa Venezia, 6718 Camperio-Blenio, Ti
