Neo-classical Indian Dance is a relatively new concept. Hence, the class will be focused on 1) Defining the Indian Neo-classical Dance style. 2) How similar or dis-similar it is from existing Indian classical dance forms 3) A short choreography (2-3 min) will be taught explaining the newer transitions and evolution of neo-classical Indian Dance

Since, it will be exactly similar to any Indian Classical Dance classes the usual dance dress codes are recommended. For girls/Ladies: 1. Kurti top with flexible tights or Salwar Kammez. 2. Dupatta to tie around the waist. 3. Tie your hair For Boys/Men: T-shirt & tracks

Cost: $20 Single Class

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What is the legacy of the genre/form/style you are teaching?

The lineage of Neo-classical dance belongs to Legendary Uday Shakar in combination with Kohal’s father’s (Chira Ranjan Das) life work. His parents Chira Ranjan Das and Minakshi Das were principal dancers in the Uday Shankar style of dance and have traveled the world performing in this style. Currently he is continuing to learn this style of dance from his father and also started teaching in Boston. His goal is to carry forward the legacy of this lineage of dance. Kohal is trained specifically in two Indian Classical Dance forms Bharatanatyam and Odissi. Moreover, he has undertaken workshops and courses in Natyashastra. Altogether, he has a deep understanding of the nuances that are exhibited in Indian Classical Dances and can explore newer (neo) combinatorial vocabularies.

Neo-Classical definition video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=to8wNAZ56P0

What background, training, and or relationship do you have with this style/technique/class subject?

Some of his recent performances in Neo-classical include

Guest Artist at Rasa Festival 2020, Michigan, USA Bharatanatyam and Hari Neo-Classical (Solo), Guest Artist at Rasa Festival 2021, Michigan, USA (Solo) Bari Amar (Neo-Classical Style) Guest Artist at Rasa Festival 2022, Michigan, USA (Solo/DUET) Monone Bangla (Neo-Classical Style) Guest Artist at North American Bengali Conference (NABC) 2022, Las Vegas, Nevada, USA (Solo) Africa (Neo-Classical Style) Director of Dance & Choreography at Women, Gender, Caste and Colorism in Tagore’s Compositions, 2023 (supported by Massachusetts Cultural Council and Cambridge Arts Council) Guest Artist (Solo/Group) at Tagore Music Group of greater Washington DC, CHITRANGADA, 2024 Featured artist at India Association of Greater Boston (IAGB), at inter community GALA, MA, 2025 (Solo)

Finish this statement: I am passionate about teaching this style because…

…I love it, it is original, boundless (no linguistic boundary or musical boundary), explorative and I get this unique opportunity to carry forward my family’s legacy (and also Uday Shankar)

How can students learn more about this offering?
YouTube: https://youtube.com/@naibedyasneo-classicalandd524?feature=shared
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kohal.das
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ranjan.nritya.dhara/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/naibedya.neoclassical.dance/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/daskohal/
Creative Ground: https://www.creativeground.org/profile/kohal-das

Contact Information
Contact:
kohal.dance@gmail.com | 781-827-9918