Katha - Tales from India

For Grades K-12, 2008

St. Marks Montessori School

431 Richmond Pl NE, Albuquerque, NM 87106

Presenters: Spilling Ink, Vijay Palaparty & Nalini Prakash

Spilling Ink weaves memorable tales from Indian folklore and mythology that unfold through traditional South Indian classical dance forms. An intricate language of hand gestures combined with dramatic facial expressions takes audiences on a colorful journey to India. Melodic music including rhythmic percussion, colorful costuming along with narration in English embellishes the program. An interactive way for all ages to learn about India and its culture, the program features renowned artists Nalini Prakash and Vijay Palaparty from India and the United States, whose performances and outreach programs have toured internationally.

OBJECTIVE OF PERFORMANCE

Students will examine traditional stories from Indian folklore and mythology using the universal concept of storytelling through music and dance. They will also identify Kuchipudi and Bharatanatyam dance as traditional Indian dance forms that bring epic tales to life.

Some common Mudra taught to students:

Spilling Ink performs for St. Mark’s Montessori School in Albuquerque, NM. (1/3)

Spilling Ink performs for St. Mark’s Montessori School in Albuquerque, NM. (2/3)

Spilling Ink performs for St. Mark’s Montessori School in Albuquerque, NM. (3/3)

Presented by Spilling Ink, in partnership with Gateway to the Arts and the St. Marks Montessori School, Albuquerque, NM.