The Academy
Sukanya believes that while maintaining the core concepts of traditional methodologies of Odissi, a milieu of creative dance is essential for any dancer to be versatile. She also believes that for children, dance should start as fun and enjoyment, and through it, should be mastered the rudiments of music, rhythm, and a love of performing. In the interest of cultivating these skills, Mayur has staged many shows featuring the performances of children only. As students progress, they have many opportunities to perform as more mature dancers in prestigious venues all over the world. Some of Mayur's earliest students have recently formed a professional dance company. The more serious and talented students will have an opportunity to join this company and make Odissi an enduring part of their lives.
Eligibility
The academy takes children from the age of four. They start out with playful methods of keeping rhythm. The classes are taught in groups of 3 - 6 students. They are placed according to age and aptitude. Later, talent and perseverance play more important roles than the years of training.
Class Schedules & Fees
Classes are held once a week for every student.
45 minutes for juniors
1 hour for intermediates
1 hour 30 minutes for seniors
Classes are on Sundays, from 9:00am until 7:00pm
Monday to Thursday from 6:00pm until 9:00pm.
The schedule is changed every year according to age and improvement.
The fees are $80/month, due the first class day of the month.
Private lessons are $40/lesson, and are never on Sundays.
If a student misses a class there are no make up days, and no refunds. If the teacher misses a class for any reason, she will make up the class taking into account everyone's convenience.
One Friday a month we have a mandatory class for every student, where they are taught theory and the basics of Odissi. This is an interactive class where the seniors help the juniors to brush up on their skills and the juniors get to see where they can be if they try.
There will be extra rehearsals prior to any upcoming show. There will be no extra charges for these classes.
Performances
Mayur organizes two student showcases every year.
The first one is a winter concert, held just before Christmas, and is geared toward children and beginners up to the age of thirteen. This is a free concert followed by dinner. The concert is by invitation for the friends and families of Mayur.
The annual show held in June is a professional show, where the senior students and the Company perform at their best. This is a ticketed show.
Mayur also performs on other occasions including festivals in and out of town.
Holidays 2010-2011 (No Class)
- Summer Holidays - June 29th to September 4th.
- Durga Puja - Sunday, October 17th.
- Winter Holidays - December 18th to January 7th.
- Mayur's Saraswati Puja (for students and family) - Sunday, January 30th.
- Spring Break - April 24th.