Vyjayanthi Kashi
Vyjayanthi Kashi’s career spans an impressive spectrum of performance, choreography, therapy, teaching and research. Her solo dance recitals have revealed a distinctive style of which has been said that “the expressions of the face of Kashi are so good that is seems they make one wonder. Every single muscle is following her.”…Gesten Verdichtet, Germany.
Her works has been featured in several international festivals including the Oriental Dance Festival Germany, Festival of India in Africa, India Film Festival in Malaga, Olympus Festival in Italy, the dance and music festival in US, International Dance & Music Festival in Egypt, Malta, Tunisia, Karmiel Dance Festival in Israel and many more. She serves on the Arts and Cultural Committee of the Ministry of Tourism and Cultural, Government of India. She has been honored with several awards including Kala Shree, Zee Astitva, Araya Bhatta and Vocational Excellence Awards.
Vyjayanthi is a frequent presenter at international dance conferences and symposia. Her film and television credits include documentaries and interviews in the broadcasting media. She is a regular motivational speaker and workshop leader, speaking on Arts and life, dance and yoga, therapy and body language, creativity and collaborations in the arts. She serves on the Art & Cultural Committee of the Govt of India, Ministry of Culture. With a vision to promote artistic and professional excellence, she founded Shambhavi School of Dance in 1993 and trained many dance aspirants round the world.
Choreography
Navarasa – nine sentiments
Ten directions – vedic chants
Women of india – The ultimate creation
Srishti – creation of the universe
Janani Janma Bhoomischa – for our mother land
Natyashastra – the essence of dance
Kunti – the epic woman
Ambe – tiny star of mahabharat
Saptapadi – the seven steps
Urvashi – origin of dance
Yagna – the sacrifice
Stabdha – the silence
Bhavya bhoomi – Tribute to India
Kshreesagara Mathana – churning of the milky ocean
Ardhanareeshwara – two energies creating balance
Basava Sandesha- A tribute to sage basavana
Kuchipudi Vaibhavam – the grandeur of Kuchipudi
Dance Therapy
Vyjayanthi Kashi is a pioneer in the field of Indian Dance Therapy. Her devotion and dedication to special need children elevated her as an iconoclast in this field.
Having mastered the art form for two decades, she has worked with physically and mentally challenged children in India and abroad and is constantly thriving to make them come out of their seclusion and isolation. She has made a difference in the lives of many HIV Positive, depressed women, the challenged using the strength and sanctity of Indian dance as a healing therapy and extends solace to the world.
Vyjayanthi has successfully conducted thought provoking therapeutic workshops for specialeducators, therapists, mental health professionals, universities, special needs institutions in India and abroad.
Through her innovative choreography, she has conceived and efficiently executed ‘Therapeutic Theatre Projects’ like Unity is Bliss, Introspection, Awake and many more which have won acclaim.
Contact
#601 9th C main 6th cross,
RPC layout, Vijayanagar 2nd Stage,
Bangalore 560 040
Contact Phone: +91-80-2335 7457
Mobile: +91-94481 46110
email: vyjudance@yahoo.com
Wbsite: www.vyjayanthikashi.com
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