About the teacher: Smt. Rani Sunil
Smt. Rani Sunil is an accomplished dancer, choreographer and the founder of School of Indian Dance, one of the leading dance schools in the Bay area. She started learning dance at the tender age of 4 from highly respected, diverse classical dance teachers Kalamandalam Raji, Kalakshetra Sanal kumar and Regatta Girija Chandran.
During her early years, she participated in various competitions and won many awards and accolades. She has presented a variety of dance forms such as Bharathanatyam, Kuchupudi and Mohiniyattam on India's premier Television channels Doordarshan, Asianet and Sun TV. She has given several performances in India, UAE and the US. In the pursuit of promoting Indian culture and tradition in the west and developing the artistic talents of young children and adults. she founded School of Indian Dance in 2010 at San Jose, California where she works as the Artistic director and continues to nurture young minds living outside India.
Apart from her dance career, she has a masters in Psychology and relinquished her profession to devote full time to pursue her true passion .She holds Masters degree in Bharathanatyam from Annamalai University,Tamil Nadu
Bharathanatyam
Originating 2,000 years ago in southern India, Bharata Natyam is one of the most graceful, subtle and sophisticated styles of dance art. Nurtured in the temples and courts of southern India since ancient times, Bharata Natyam is one of the oldest dance forms of India. Passed down as a living tradition from generation to generation, the art-form became a component of temple rituals, creating an integral spiritual role for dancers and musicians. Expanding beyond the ancient traditions of the temples, the repertoire today is infused with both the richness of traditions form the past and the courage for innovation inspired by the present. Performing the dance takes years of devotion and rigorous training.
Originating 2,000 years ago in southern India, Bharata Natyam is one of the most graceful, subtle and sophisticated styles of dance art. Nurtured in the temples and courts of southern India since ancient times, Bharata Natyam is one of the oldest dance forms of India. Passed down as a living tradition from generation to generation, the art-form became a component of temple rituals, creating an integral spiritual role for dancers and musicians. Expanding beyond the ancient traditions of the temples, the repertoire today is infused with both the richness of traditions form the past and the courage for innovation inspired by the present. Performing the dance takes years of devotion and rigorous training.
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Mohiniyattam
Mohiniyattam, a classical dance form from Kerala Mohini means enchantress and attam means dance. Mohiniattam is the dance of the enchantress traditionally performed by women.
The delicate body movements and subtle facial expressions are more feminine in nature. Mohiniyattam dance celebrates the basic essence of true Indian femininity.
Mohiniyattam
Mohiniyattam, a classical dance form from Kerala Mohini means enchantress and attam means dance. Mohiniattam is the dance of the enchantress traditionally performed by women.
The delicate body movements and subtle facial expressions are more feminine in nature. Mohiniyattam dance celebrates the basic essence of true Indian femininity.
KUCHIPUDI
Kuchipudi, the classical dance form from Andhra Pradesh, evolved from a village of the same name, originally called Kuchelapuram. Of interest, Kuchipudi was originally performed only by men from the Brahmin community; however, the dance form gradually expanded to include both sexes. Kuchipudi is known for its impressive, quick footwork and dramatic characterization.
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