1. Concentration and attention improves 2. Creativity increases (through the right cortex of the brain) 3. Anger management improves 4. Social adjustment improves 5. Deep appreciation towards Indian Art and Culture is developed 6. Children become self-confident 7. Stage fear vanishes
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9 Ways Children Benefit From Learning Dance
1. They shed inhibitions 2. Concentration and attention improves 3. Creativity increases (through the right cortex of the brain) 4. Anger management improves 5. Social adjustment improves 6. They develop appreciation towards Indian Art and Culture 7. Body mind coordination greatly improves 8. Body posture greatly improves 9. They learn to work well with teams […]
Definitions of “Art”
How do we define Art? The dictionary meaning of Art: “The various branches of creative activity, such as painting, music, literature, and dance.” “The expression or application of human creative skill and imagination, typically in a visual form such as painting or sculpture, producing works to be appreciated primarily for their beauty or emotional power.” […]
Rare Dance Form in India – Charkula Dance of UP
With a belief that Lord Krishna’s wife Radha was born on the third day after Holi, the inhabitants of Braj region of Uttar Pradesh religiously perform this dance every year. The women drape themselves in colorful outfits and move rhythmically to the tunes of Lord Krishna’s songs or ‘rasiyas’. The movements are extremely graceful in spite […]
Important Temples of South India – Sabarimala Ayyappa Temple
As devotees rush to see Lord Ayyappa on the hills of Sabarimala, let understand the history and significance of the temple Important Temples of South India – Sabarimala Ayyappa Temple Name of the Temple Sabarimala Ayyappa Sannidhanam or Sree Dharma Sastha Temple Location Western Ghat mountain ranges of, On a hilltop about 3000 feet […]
Life Art Education Newsletter – November 2017
Life Art Education Newsletter – November 2017
5 Reasons Why Life Skills Education Matters
Makes the child independent Why is it important that the child is independent? What is independence? Let’s begin by answering the second question first. Being able to understand the importance of dental hygiene comes with the habit of the child brushing its teeth twice a day. Knowing the process of brushing, or flossing is […]
Classical Dances of India – Bharatanatyam
BHARATHANĀTYAM Compiled by: Aarthi Natarajan & Indira Kadambi Bharathanātyam is one of the oldest and most popular forms of classical dance in India. It is the dance of both the mind and soul. Its antiquity lies about 3000 years ago with a mythological as well as historical origin. It was originally known as Sadhir-āṭṭam (court […]