Indian Classical Performance: Natyasastra Theory and Practice

Natya Prayoga is a theory-practice course of movement and contemplation based on Indian Classical Performing Arts and the principles of yoga. This course will explore the study of Natyasastra as a text for application, as well as, the intersection between theory and practice, with special reference to the contemplative aspects of performance. Students will review and analyze the text with explicit and implicit inferences. Thus, drawing parallels between the basic principles of performance in the Indian traditions and yoga. Analysis of the basic tenets of Natyasastra exploring the physical training routines, for stylized representation of movement and mimesis.