Mythili Prakash & Ensemble
Grades 4 - 12
March, 21 2011 9:30 & 11:30 AM
The Performance
Mythili Prakash is recognized as one of the world’s leading young exponents of Indian dance. Her inventive approach to classicism has revitalized the Bharata Natyam style through expressive theatricality. The Bharata Natyam style is only fully executed when a performer excels in dance technique, musicality, and drama at the same time. The music is an integral part of the Bharata Natyam style and Mythili’s musical ensemble performs each composition with technical precision and heart. Choreographies are intertwined with instrumental pieces. Throughout the performance, each piece is explained and put into its historical and cultural context. This performance is an extraordinary opportunity for students to be introduced to some of India’s finest art forms and artists.
This performance is graciously sponsored by B&B Stables / Bob & Mary Buell
Professional Development Workshop at the Cerritos Library
Thursday, March 10 – 3:45 to 5:30 PM
Led by Viji Prakash, Mythili’s mother and mentor, this Professional Development Workshop will provide participants with information on various Indian dance styles and the meaning of the dances to be performed by Mythili. In addition, participants will have the opportunity to learn basic Bharata Natyam steps in a safe and friendly atmosphere. A written curriculum guide will be distributed to facilitate implementation of activities in the classroom.
Disciplines:
- Dance
- Music
VAPA:
- Artistic Perception
- Aesthetic Valuing
- Historical & Cultural Context
- Creative Expressions
Connections, Relationships, Applications:
- History
- Social Studies
- Language Arts
- Physical Education
A Few of the Content Standards Addressed in Mythili Prakash & Ensemble
HISTORY - SOCIAL SCIENCE
Grade 6
World History and Geography: Ancient Civilizations
- 6.5 Students analyze the geography, political, economic, religious and social structures of the early civilizations of India.
- 6.5-1 Students locate and describe the major river system and discuss the physical setting that supported the rise of this civilization.
- 6.5-5 Students know the life and moral teachings of Buddha and how Buddhism spread to India, Ceylon, and Central Asia.
ENGLISH - LANGUAGE ARTS
Grade 4
Writing Applications
- 2.1a. Relate ideas, observations, or recollections of an event or experience.
- 2.1b. Provide a context to enable the reader to imagine the world of the event or experience.
- 2.1c Use concrete sensory details.
- 2.1d Provide insight into why the selected event or experience is memorable.
Grade 11
Literary Response and Analysis
- 1.0 Students read and respond to historically or culturally significant works of literature that reflect and enhance their studies of history and social science. They conduct in-depth analysis of recurrent themes.
Grade 12
Writing Applications
- 2.4 Write historical investigation reports.
VAPA Standards and additional Content Standards will also be addressed.