The Bharata Natyam is a dance style that dates back 2000 years and originated in the temples of Tamil Nadu in southern India
Sujatha Venkatesh, Artistic Director of the Omkara School of Indian Dance, has been teaching, training, creating and choreographing shows since 1987 in Geneva.
PLACES :
Ateliers d'ethnomusicologie - 10, rue de Montbrillant - 1201 Genève
TIMETABLE :
Wednesday - Adults & children : Beginners 13h-14h15 : Beginners II : 14h15-15h30
FEES : 150.- CHF
CONTACT :
T : +41 (0) 22 784 08 52
Email : sujatha_venk@hotmail.com
website : http://www.omkara-dance.com/fr/accueil/
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