NATYA
DANCE ACADEMY
DANCE CLASSES in Portland & Hillsboro, Oregon
“We are more impressed than ever with your efforts to maintain the Bharatha Natyam art form and its traditions in this far corner from your original homeland. You added immeasurably to the cultural resources in Portland.” Phil Hunt, The Oregonian, Arangetram of Raman’s student.
Teachers: Dr. Jayanthi Raman: Director
Ramya Raman: Teacher, part time
Traditional and authentic dance learning experience in
Portland since 1993
Senior guru of the Kalakshetra bani - style of
Bharatha Natyam in Portland
Classes offered in beautiful professional studio
spaces at Hillsboro & NW Portland
Individual attention, disciplined rigorous
training
Classes in the theory and practice of Bharatha
Natyam as traditionally done in Chennai
Numerous students studying advanced dance with
regional and state scholarships and awards
 Upcoming: Bharatha Natya Arangetram Sunday 26th September 2010 Bharatha Natya Arangetram of Srija Pidaparthy, student of Natya Venue: Dolores Winningstad Theatre - Portland Center for the Performing Arts 1111 SW Broadway (at Main Street) Portland, OR 97205 Please RSVP jayanthiraman@verizon.net to attend. All are welcome. |
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Classes offered by artistic
director of Natya, Jayanthi Raman. Instructions offered in the exquisite
Kalakshetra style of Bharatha Natyam. Training in the various folk
dances of
The curriculum includes classes on dance theory based
on the literature, Abhinaya Darpana, and selected portions of other
ancient texts on art and literature such as the Natya Sastra.
Instructions are given in the traditional form of classical Bharatha
Natyam, in all its purity. Music is encouraged in the form of Bhajans,
shlokas and introduction of classical songs. The art of Indian make-up,
costuming, and theatre presentations are learnt by joining in the
various ballet productions presented by
BHARTHA NATYA ARANGETRAMS OF NATYA
Natya presented the first ever
Arangetram (dance graduation) in
Ramya Raman (disciple and daughter
of Jayanthi Raman) presented her arangetram in Chennai, India in 2004
presided by the renowned dancer/scholar Padma Subramaniam, and other
eminent Gurus like Sri Narasimhachari, Bhagavatulu Seetharama Sharma,
Kum. Shobana and others who praised the student and the Guru.
DIRECTOR, MASTER ARTIST DR. JAYANTHI RAMAN
Contact Natya for information on new student enrollment, open now: (503) 690-5906 or jayanthiraman@verizon.net
Dr.
Jayanthi Raman moved to
Now celebrating the fifteenth year, the school is dedicated to imparting
to the students the finest elements of the classical and folk dances of
Raman has been honored with
grants from Regional Arts and Culture Council for ballet productions and
award from
The senior students of Natya have performed in Natya's dance ballet productions and toured with
the Dance Company. They have also performed at prestigious venues such
as the Seattle Art Festival, the Art Beat festival at Portland Community
College etc. The younger students frequently perform at Community events
including at the Heritage celebration sponsored by the Beaverton Arts
Commission and for the India Cultural Association. Natya's students are
well known for energetic programs and accomplished presentations. The
dancers reflect the disciplined training and care with which the dances
are taught.
CONCERTS & REVIEWS |
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Photos of the
Inauguration of the Hillsboro branch of Natya Dance Academy, 2nd
May 2010 |
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Above: Photos of the Inauguration of the Hillsboro branch of
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| Dr. Raman teaching mudra position to student Diya during arangetram (graduation) rehearsal | |
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| NATYA Vijaya Dashami celebrations 2009 | |
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Bharatha Natya Arangetram of Diya Dwarakanath 26 July 2009 Portland Center for Performing Arts |
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| Concert Review | Vande Mataram Dance Ballet Review |
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| NATYA School Tenth Anniversary concert | |
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| Ramya Raman Arangetram Chennai, India 2004 | Dignitaries at the Arangetram |
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| Ramya Raman with Guru Adayar Lakshman | Raman teaching Subashini Santhanam |
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| Students of Natya in Ananda Tandavam dance ballet | |
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| Students performing for Gujarathi Samaj, Portland | |
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| Jayanthi Raman, Ramya Raman, Manipuri dancer Sohini Ray and students of Natya in Krishna Bhakti 2006 | |
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| Students of Natya in Natyanjali 2008, 15th Anniversary of Dance school at PCPA performing art center | |
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Natya students dancing for the Beaverton Arts Commission (video) |
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| Feature Article Beaverton Valley Times 2008 | |
REVIEWS |
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"Jayanthi Raman and her Natya Dance
Academy provided a stunning weekend performance.....the
enthusiastic participation of the young students gave the
performance it's energy and charm captivating the audience with
their artistry....... Hindu divinity came to romantic life when
Raman danced the feminine role of Radha......" Dance Review, Phil Hunt, The Oregonian. |
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“We are grateful for all
of Jayanthi’s efforts to bring the beauty and artistry of India
to our community and as a result breaking down cultural barriers
among people.” Jayne Scott, Executive Director, Beaverton Arts Commission . |
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| “The fine-honed technique of Raman and her students will be unmistakable even to Western eyes.” Martha Ullman West, The Oregonian. | |
| “As a dancer, teacher and choreographer of Indian dances in Portland for the past decade, she has done an excellent job of preserving the tradition while adapting to the needs of the present.” P.S.Rao, President, Portland India Cultural Association. | |
| “We are more impressed than ever with your efforts to maintain the Bharatha Natyam art form and its traditions in this far corner from your original homeland. You added immeasurably to the cultural resources in Portland.” Phil Hunt, Critic-The Oregonian, Arangetram of Raman’s student. | |
| "Natya began with a rising action that didn't die down until the applause at the end of the grand finale..." Reed College concert review. | |
