PAMPA Dance Academy has been exemplary in blending both traditional and modern stage design techniques to enthrall its audiences, without diluting the purity of the art form. At PAMPA, we believe that while the dance itself is the most important component of a performance, the art of stage design and innovative lighting also form an integral part of the appreciation of dance.
In order to enhance the overall classical dance experience in the Bay Area, PAMPA was founded in California by Purna Prasad in 1992. The vision behind PAMPA Dance Academy roots from the mentorship of Vidwan Sri Gopinath Das, a Harikatha (storyteller) and creator of several Indian classical dance dramas.
In order to enhance the overall classical dance experience in the Bay Area, PAMPA was founded in California by Purna Prasad in 1992. The vision behind PAMPA Dance Academy roots from the mentorship of Vidwan Sri Gopinath Das, a Harikatha (storyteller) and creator of several Indian classical dance dramas.
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Bharata Natya, though it originated in India, evolved mainly in Southern India. It originated based on the main treatise of Indian classical dance - Bharata's Natya Sastra and a second text, Abhinaya Darpana, which deals with the emotive part of dance. The Natya Sastra gives you the basis of dance, all the foundational steps and it also talks extensively about theatre and theatre science.
Kathak evolved in Northern India during the Bhakti movement around the eighth century CE. Kathakaars or storytellers performed this style of dance in various temples telling stories from Indian mythology. Kathak is mainly characterized by extremely complex footwork and pirouettes. It is a very graceful form of dance without much rigidity.
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Shalini H.
Feb 25, 2021
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Saloni Kumari
Jul 18, 2020
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Irresponsible... I contacted them and took my daughter for a class too. nobody turned up for the new class and for that she told me " my daughter is luck to have a personal class" . She was suppose to get back to me with the new timing and that never happened after me sending her several reminders. never expected a classical dance teacher to be so unprofessional.
Argha Basu
Jul 25, 2019
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