Summary: The Bharatanatyam Indian dance has a certain way of ending the dance that is unique to that dance. Learn specifically how it should be ended from a dance expert in this free video clip.
Kamala Cesar is an instructor at Lotus Music & Dance in New York City who may be reached at 212-627-1076. Ms. Cesar was born in Brooklyn, New York and is Native American (Mohawk Tribe)...read more
"In this clip we'll show the ending of the composition Ganapati Kaudvam. In which the rhythmic steps and a short Abhinaya or line of poetry will be shown. Ready, one, two. Tey Hat Tey Hi. Tey Hat Tey Hi. Ganapati Kaudvam. Katravaha Vineyara. Tey Dita Tey. Tey Dita Tey. Tey Hat Tey Hi. Tey Hat Tey Hi. Ganapati Kaudvam. Katravaha Vineyara. Tey Dita Tey. Tey Dita Tey. And the hand gestures in that short section were describing Ganapati, his elephant's ears. He's the speaker of great wisdom. Katravaha Vineyara and he wrote down the Mahib subscribe and wrote the Mahabharata. And he is the destroyer of obstacles. So those who worship elephant headed God, will have their obstacles removed."