In March 2011, Samyo and Tarang (The National Indian Music Ensemble) performed together at Queen Elisabeth Hall of the The Southbank Centre. Check out this incredible image from the event,…
Read“When one sees the opportunities and excitement in Samyo and Tarang, one wishes to be young again and be a part something as magnificent as this. I have enjoyed every…
ReadMake this your home for a week – Join Dance India!
ReadPadmashri Leela Samson received the impulses for her growth as a dancer from Kalakshetra, the College of Fine Arts in Chennai, Tamil- Nadu. She adheres to the mould of the Kalakshetra technique yet has grown out of its binding, believing as she does that adherence to any school is a point of reference only.
ReadThis was a most memorable week in my life. We lived through the spirit of dance every moment that we were here…
ReadA brilliant week of training, composition & performance
Read“It is with great pleasure that I have watched the whole idea of presenting Indian Classical Music through a symphony, emerge from the initial stages into an orchestra that performs…
ReadAlchemy Festival explores the rich contrasts and connections between the UK, India and South Asian culture. This performance is a coup for Samyo as they become the first youth orchestra…
ReadWe LOVE Bhangra and this year we are overjoyed to welcome this fabulous folk dance to Dance India! This is the first time a folk dance style has come to Dance India and we hope you’ll agree it’s a brilliant idea – we just love dance in all its forms – so get your Dhol and prepare to party!
ReadWe’re delighted to announce the return of Kuchipudi to the Dance India syllabus!
ReadWe’re delighted to welcome Prashant Shah back to Dance India this year. He’ll be teaching the Intermediate Kathak class and we can’t wait to see him dance at Indika! Check out his new website
ReadDid you know that Samyo launched their first CD in 2010? Well, they did! Look out for more exciting news from Samyo headquarters coming soon!!
ReadLeela Samson joins the Dance India faculty once more as the Bharatnatyam Advanced tutor! Here are a couple of links to videos of her performing here.
ReadRakesh Chaurasia stormed on to the Indian music scene as a child prodigy under the guidance of his uncle, Pandit Hariprasad Chaurasia. The most accomplished of his disciples, Rakesh shows all the promise to carry the Chaurasia legacy to brilliant new heights. Rakesh is renowned for his ability to play the bansuri (bamboo flute) in live performances all over the world.
ReadShashank’s main style is Carnatic Classical but he also incorporates patterns of improvisation from Hindustani music and uses a range of flutes to cover octaves that are not supported by the traditional Carnatic Flute. Shashank is known for his intricate and intense raag renditions.
ReadThere are many benefits to being a member of Samyo – including highly subsidised attendance at Music India! For more information or to audition, please take a look and get in touch!
ReadSujata Mohapatra is the worlds leading Odissi dancer and we are delighted to be welcoming her back to the Dance India faculty this year!
ReadNachda Saansar are a sensational group of Bhangra folk dancers based in Birmingham (UK). Since 1984 they have excelled themselves and spearheaded a campaign to keep the art of traditional Bhangra dancing alive.
ReadThe CD ‘Sounds of South Asia at Southbank Centre’, featuring recordings from Milapfest and Darbar Festival and artists performing at this year’s Alchemy Festival, including Susheela Raman, Asian Dub Foundation,…
Read24th March 2012, 1pm – 6pm Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan, 4a Castletown Road, West Kensington, London W14 9HE If you are under 18 and you have what it takes to enter a world of…
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