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Leela Samson Master Workshop in Abhinaya

Kalapriya Center for Indian Performing Arts and Soham Dance Space present an intimate workshop with Leela Samson, the leading exponents of Bharata Natyam. Work one on one in small class sizes with master teacher.

Leela Samson is an alumnus of Kalakshetra. Her seemingly understated delineation conceals a powerful and inspired inner source, which gradually unfolds before the viewer. She is a virtuoso performer and a sensitive interpreter of the nuances of Bharatanatyam.

Two significant documentary films have been made on Leela Samson 'Sanchari' by Arun Khopkar and 'The Flowering Tree' by Ein Lall. Leela is the recipient of the Sanskriti Award in 1982, the Padmashri Award in 1990, the Nritya Choodamani Award in 1997 and the Sangeet Natak Akademi Award in 2000. She served as Director of the Kalakshetra Foundation from 2005 to 2012. She is Chairman of the Central Sangeet Natak Akademi as well as Chairperson of the Central Board of Film Certification.

Spanda, a group that presents works conceived and choreographed by Leela Samson, attempts to explore bharata natyam. Launched in September 1995, Spanda now has an evolving repertoire. Spanda is 'a vibration' or pulse and is symbolic of the enduring and perpetual energy that is the life force of the universe. It acknowledges prithvi the earth, as the central source of energy in the universe, as the nabha, the womb is the energy center of the human body.

For more info call 312 436 2789 or info@kalapriya.org