Natya Dwani - Kshetrayya Padams - 1

This audio CD carries an exclusive collection of padams by Kshetrayya, the 17th century Telugu poet/composer. Selected by ‘Padmabhushan’ Smt.Kalanidhi Narayanan, the celebrated Abhinaya exponent, they present a sizzling fare of Sringara rasa. An ideal tool for practicing Abhinaya or choreographing recitals.

Natya Dwani - Kshetrayya Padams - 2

This audio CD carries an exclusive collection of padams by Kshetrayya, the 17th century Telugu poet/composer. Selected by ‘Padmabhushan’ Smt.Kalanidhi Narayanan, the celebrated Abhinaya exponent, they present a sizzling fare of Sringara rasa. An ideal tool for practicing Abhinaya or choreographing recitals.

Natya Dwani Padams collection of 4 ACDs

   1) Natya Dwani - Annamacharya Padams

   2) Natya Dwani - Kshetrayya Padams - 1

   3) Natya Dwani - Kshetrayya Padams - 2

   4) Natya Dwani - Sarangapani Padams

Natya Dwani - Sabdam (the levels & layers)

This product presents the intricacies of Sabdam, a feature increasingly becoming rare in today’s Bharatanatyam repertoire. Here Priyadarsini Govind, the well-known danseuse treating the viewers to the theoretical aspects of Sabdam with sprightly demonstrations by upcoming artistes. It is a colourful exposition marked by some brilliant compositions by the hallowed Tanjore Quartet, Semmanarkoil Shanmugam, Vazhuvoor Ramiah Pillai and others. Ideal reference material and also a perfect choreographic tool.

Natya Dwani - Jathiswaram (the theory & technique)

The structure and significance of Jathiswaram, a Bharatanatyam component seldom used in recitals today, are presented in detail by Priyadarsini Govind, the well-known danseuse. The theoretical aspects are discussed threadbare followed by some lively demos by the danseuse and a bevy of upcoming dancers. The demos cover some lilting compositions by the hallowed Tanjore Quartet and Guru Shri Dhandayuthapani Pillai.
Highly enlightening and entertaining, it can also serve as a perfect choreographic tool.

Natya Dwani Sampoorna Margam - the path to a perfect recital - 2 CDs

Dancing with joy, Dr. Ananda Shankar Jayant, one of the renowned dancers of the country; imbues technique and grammar with a sparkling quality, bristling with life. Hailed as an intelligent and thinking dancer with contemporary sensibility, Ananda, with her grace, vivacity and inner luminescence draws the viewer into the inner spaces that she paints, leaving the audience deeply touched.
'I dance in frenzied action seeking the stillness of the soul' - Dr. Ananda Shankar Jayant

Natya Dwani Thyagaraja Ramayanam

Thyagaraja Ramayanam is an Ekaharya, or a solo ballet wherein the story of Sri Rama as visualized by Thyagaraja, is portrayed in two parts - from Rama's birth to Sita Kalyanam & from Bharata's search for Rama to the final coronation of Rama in Ayodhya.The Ekaharya is based on the book 'Thyagaraja Kriti Ramayanam'by Sri D Seshadri. Select Kritis of Thyagaraja are used to describe the story of Sri Rama, as well as depict Thyagaraja's reaction to the various episodes in Rama's life.
Dancing with joy, Dr Ananda Shankar Jayant, one of the renowned dancers of the country; imbues technique and grammar with a sparkling quality, bristling with life. Hailed as an intelligent and thinking dancer with contemporary sensibility, Ananda, with her grace, vivacity and inner luminescence draws the viewer into the inner spaces that she paints, leaving the audience deeply touched.
'I dance in frenzied action seeking the stillness of the soul' - Dr Ananda Shankar Jayant

Natya Dwani Adavus & Korvais

Natya Dwani Varnams & Jathis Vol. 1

Varnam is the most important component of Bharathanatyam that ageless and exquisite dance form of India. True to its name, it lends colour to a dance recital and embellishes it with variety and vibrancy. From a rich choice of varnams for bharathanatyam that comprises of Padavarnams, Svara jathis, Dharu Varnams and Tana Varnams, it can be a one source point for students of Bharathanatyam as it presents the music(only) of a few Varnams(supported by the text and translation), interesting Jathis (or Theermanams) for the benefit of students of Bharthanatyam. Using this students may choreograph varnams according to their choice using the jathis. The audio CD treats the dancer to a judicious mix of few traditional theermanams that have been in practice for over three decades and also those composed by contemporary dance gurus and laya vidwans. An ideal learning tool that readily makes available a variety of Varnams & Jathis.

Natya Dwani Varnams & Jathis Vol. 2

Varnam is the most important component of Bharathanatyam that ageless and exquisite dance form of India. True to its name, it lends colour to a dance recital and embellishes it with variety and vibrancy. From a rich choice of varnams for bharathanatyam that comprises of Padavarnams, Svara jathis, Dharu Varnams and Tana Varnams, it can be a one source point for students of Bharathanatyam as it presents the music(only) of a few Varnams(supported by the text and translation), interesting Jathis (or Theermanams) for the benefit of students of Bhartanatyam. Using this students may choreograph varnams according to their choice using the jathis.
The audio CD treats the dancer to a judicious mix of few traditional theermanams that have been in practice for over three decades and also those composed by contemporary dance gurus and laya vidwans. An ideal learning tool that readily makes available a variety of Varnams & Jathis.

Natya Dwani Varnams & Jathis Vol3

Varnam is the most important component of Bharathanatyam that ageless and exquisite dance form of India. True to its name, it lends colour to a dance recital and embellishes it with variety and vibrancy. From a rich choice of varnams for bharathanatyam that comprises of Padavarnams, Svara jathis, Dharu Varnams and Tana Varnams, it can be a one source point for students of Bharathanatyam as it presents the music(only) of a few Varnams(supported by the text and translation), interesting Jathis (or Theermanams) for the benefit of students of Bharathanatyam. Using this students may choreograph varnams according to their choice using the jathis. The audio CD treats the dancer to a judicious mix of few traditional theermanams that have been in practice for over three decades and also those composed by contemporary dance gurus and laya vidwans. An ideal learning tool that readily makes available a variety of Varnams & Jathis.