Learn this beautiful spiritual shloka dance piece in two sessions:
January 15th and 22nd, 2021 at 8 am - 9:30 am PST
Original choreography by Revital Carroll
Original music by Prajna Vieira
The Shloka:
OM ॐ
SRI VIDYAM to She who is auspicious wisdom (श्री विद्यां)
JAGATAM DHATRIM in Whom the universe (जगतां) is contained/ordered (धात्रीं )
SARGHA creation STHITHI continued existence LAYEŚWARIM dissolution (she is the goddess of)
NAMĀMI I bow (नमामि) LALITAM ललितां to Lalitā NITYAM (नित्यां) the eternal One
MAHĀ (महा) the great TIPURA SUNDARIM ( त्रिपुर सुन्दरीं) beauty of the three worlds
Live on Zoom
This dance choreography is about 2 minutes long, and not rhythmical, but lyrical, emphasizing grace and flow. Knowledge of Odissi Basic stances, foot positions, and hand mudras is recommended, but not required. Dancers of all dance modalities and backgrounds are welcome!
Handouts Included
Replay provided
Practice video to follow
Detailed Instructions, corrections, and support.