The InternationalDance Summer

School

Sunday 14 August – Sunday 21 August 2011

Conceived & Created by

New Programme / New Venue / New Experiences!Same Joyous Dance India!

A unique week long residential training programme in four Indian classical dance styles.

Bharatanatyam :: Kathak :: Odissi :: Kuchipudi

At a stunning University campus in Liverpool - The Music City of Britain!

Liverpool Hope University, Liverpool

Learn from great gurus, teachers and performers of Indian Classical Dance!

Kathak: Kumudini Lakhia (assisted by Sanjukta Sinha), Maulik Shah & Ishira Parikh

Bharatanatyam: Leela Samson, Priyadarsini Govind,, Shijith Nambiar and Parvathy Menon

Odissi: Sujata Mohapatra assisted by Irina KomissarovaKuchipudi: Vyjayanthi Kashi assisted by Prateeksha Kashi

Welcome To Dance India!

Photo Credit - Front cover Pradeep Karanjkar2

Each Dance India strives to be more exciting than the previous one. This year is no exception! Dance India 2011 will be held at a stunning new venue, situated in a beautiful city which straddles between two rivers and the sea. You will live and learn at the Creative Campus of Liverpool Hope University, with a brand new performance space and the award-winning Angel Field Gardens.The school offers a number of new and exciting features this year. There are new tutors, new topics to be discussed, and an exciting evening programme each day filled with amazing performances! Watch out for surprise appearances by eminent dance people in your Dance India each day!

Dance India is a residential summer school designed to offer a unique experience of learning and interacting with legendary dance gurus, and some of the finest teachers and performers in a friendly, intimate environment.

The school offers a structured and nurturing learning experience with a range of complementary activities to encourage healthier dance practice. The one week programme is suitable for young people from the ages of 16 years upwards and adults of all ages. Those between the ages of 12 to 16 years can also join in the programme subject to certain conditions (Please see page 25 for details).

You will be able to learn in an atmosphere that is friendly, caring and fully sensitive to your needs as a dance student. Each evening, there will be outstanding performances by world class artistes which constitute the teaching faculty, as well as some specially invited guests.

The school will focus on a number of important related subjects of interest to you. Music, without dance which is incomprehensible, will be taught by excellent musicians. There will be classes on Nattuvangam, Choreography, Costumes and Lighting. The evening performances will also feature a unique musical programme featuring percussion in dance by the assembled musicians.

We look forward to welcoming you to a terrific week of living, learning and working with fellow dance students from around the UK, Europe, USA and beyond.

We think you will make memories that will last you a lifetime!

With Best Wishes,The Milapfest Team

Dance India is more than an International Dance School; it is a movement that seeks to dynamise and support the learning and performing of Indian Dance in Britain and the West. So as an attendee you will be able to access the wide ranging activities of learning and performance we have planned for you throughout the year. So whether you are a teacher, student or a connoisseur of Indian Dance, you will find within the programme something that will interest, fire and inspire you in the long term!

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The Teaching Faculty

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Kumudini Lakhia

Padmashri Kumudini Lakhia is one of the foremost Gurus and Kathak exponents of India today. With a life time of commitment to Kathak, her teaching skill has produced many excellent dancers nationally and internationally. Credited with many innovations in Kathak, her choreographies are renowned for their fresh and innovative use of the performance space while losing none of the pure classicism of the dance form. Kumudini Lakhia is the Founder and Director of Kadamb Centre for Dance and Music, a leading dance Academy promoting and teaching Kathak in Ahmedabad, India.

Leela Samson

Padmashri Leela Samson received the impulses for her growth as adancer from Kalakshetra, the College of Fine Arts in Chennai, Tamil-Nadu. She adheres to the mould of the Kalakshetra technique yet hasgrown out of its binding, believing as she does that adherence to anyschool is a point of reference only. She is an acclaimed performer,accomplished teacher & choreographer, and also an acknowledgedauthor. In May 2005, she became the Director of her alma mater,Kalakshetra and in 2010 was appointed Chair of the Sangeet Natak Akademi, India.

Vyjayanthi Kashi

One of India’s most respected classical dancers, Vyjayanthi Kashi is also a choreographer, dance guru, dance therapist, researcher and organizer. Twenty years in the field of dance and now in twilight, Vyjayanthi remains undaunted, vibrant and committed. Well known as the dynamic force in Kuchipudi, she steps to conquer unfettered by anything but dance. She has firmly stamped her arresting presence on the contemporary Kuchipudi scene in an incredibly individualistic and totally personal style.

Photo Credits (clockwise): Himanshu Pahad, Pradeep Karanjkar, Courtesy of Artist, Courtesy of Artist 5

The Teaching Faculty continued

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Priyadarsini Govind

Priyadarsini Govind is one of the foremost Bharatanatyam dancers amongst the current generation. She is a dancer known for her command of traditional technique while at the same time effortlessly embracing the contemporary. Acquiring a massive repertoire of padams and javalis from the Abhinaya guru Smt. Kalanidhi Narayanan, Priyadarsini is renowned for her exquisite expressiveness.

Sujata Mohapatra

Sujata Mohapatra is the world’s leading Odissi dancer, renowned for her unbending adherence to her Guru, Kelucharan Mohapatra’s style which is known for its grace, depth of expression, and technical perfection. Her dance has an arresting and a striking sculpturesque quality that is most dynamic. Amongst the present generation she has established herself as a dancer of repute, having achieved the techniques and subtleties of the Odissi form. Her grace, perfection and spellbinding charm has won her accolades world-wide. She has performed and taught extensively in all the major cities in India and abroad including countries such as Germany, Canada, UK, USA, Belgium and Malaysia.

Shijith Nambiar & Parvathy Menon

Partners in Dance as well as in Life, Shijith Nambiar & Parvathy Menon are one of the most prominent Dance Duos in the discipline of Bharatanatyam. Shijith is an ex-faculty member of “Kalakshetra”, a versatile Dancer, an exceptional Nattuvanar and a unique choreographer. Shijith Nambiar has already made his presence felt in India and abroad in the discipline of Bharatanatyam. Parvathy Menon completed her post diploma in Bharatanatyam from Kalakshetra. Excellent stage presence and exceptional bhavabhinaya demonstrated by Parvathy makes her distinct and exemplary. Parvathy has traveled widely around the globe as one of the reformers of the Kalakshetra repertory Company.

Maulik Shah and Ishira Parikh

The renowned kathak dancers and senior students of Padmabhushan Kumudini Lakhia , Maulik Shah & Ishira Parikh stand apart amongst the foremost classical dancers of India not only for their exceptional command & authority over their medium; but also for their innovative approach in presentation. They embody the new spirit in the field of Indian Classical dance and together create a unique fusion of contemporary artistic vision. As dancers and choreographers, they have displayed creative excellence and have achieved a subtle balance of innovative ideas and traditional forms in their work.

Photo Credits (clockwise): Pradeep Karanjkar, Pradeep Karanjkar, Courtesy of Artist, Courtesy of Artist 7

TheTeaching Faculty continued

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Prateeksha Kashi

Prateeksha is being trained in Kuchipudi under the guidance of her mother and Guru Smt.Vyjayanthi Kashi. At the age of 13, Prateeksha topped the State in the Kuchipudi Dance Junior exam with a distinction. She is now dancing and playing prominent roles in almost all the dance dramas with her seniors for many national and international dance festivals. Prateeksha’s passion extends beyond dance. She is pursuing her education in Computer Science at the BMS College of Engineering Bangalore. Being an ex Carmelite, she was a prominent dancer of the Indian Dance Association of Mount Carmel College.

Sanjukta Sinha

Sanjukta Sinha, student of Smt. Kumudini Lakhia, is a young and upcoming Kathak dancer and represents the new generation of artistes in India. She currently teaches in Kadamb at Ahmedabad and as an ICCR empanelled artist, regularly features in major festivals across India. She is also working with her Guru on a cutting-edge project called ‘Kathak in its New Vocabulary’, which explores the use of new movements, dimensions, space and speed while keeping the traditional framework of Kathak in tact.

Irina Komissarova

Irina Komissarova began her training in Odissi eight years ago in Moscow and is now a disciple of Sujata Mohapatra. At present, she is one of the leading soloists among the members of “Odissi Jivan Nritya” dance studio in Moscow.

In Moscow Irina teaches Odissi dance to junior students. She is also occupied with teaching English and translating. Irina has a degree in linguistics and in 2007 and 2008 she won first place at the Open contest among Indian Dance Artists in Moscow and in 2009 she became a member of the jury of this contest.

Every year she comes to India to undergo training in Odissi under the guidance of her Guru Smt. Sujata Mohopatra. She is also contributing to the organization of workshops conducted by Smt. Sujata Mahopatra in Moscow.

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Musicians Of Dance India

One of the unique features of Dance India training is learning dancewith live music which is rare and often not possible during regularweekly classes. This year, B. Prathap and R. Prakash will accompany Bharatanatyam classes on Mridangam, Kousic Sen and Hiren Chate and Rohan Kapadia will accompany Kathak classes on Tabla, and Manthan Mehta will accompany the Odissi class with Pakhavaj.

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Kousic Sen on tabla

Kousic Sen is a well known and respected Tabla player in the UK. Hecomes from Benaras Gharana and is a disciple of Pandit Kumar Bose. Kousic Sen has been performing all over the world for the last twenty years.

Bangalore Prathap on mridangam Sri R.R.Prathap is a versatile artist from Bangalore south India. A student of Vidwan K.N.Krishanmurthy, he plays in many fusion groups and has also worked on composing for contemporary music and dance groups all over Europe. Prathap also specialises in conducting dynamic, powerful and unique interactive drumming workshops and residencies for pupils of a variety of age groups, and those with special needs.

R.N. Prakash on mridangam R.N.Prakash tarted learning Mridangam at the age of 6 from Bangalore Vidwan K.N.Krishna Murthy.He is a versatile artist from Bangalore South India is specializing in South Indian percussion instruments such as the Mridangam, Ghatam, and Khanjira.

Manthan Mehta on Pakhavaj

Manthan Metha has been training in playing the Pakhawaj at the prestigious Saptak School of Music in Ahmedabad for the past 11 years. Since then, he has performed every year at the world renowned Saptak Music Festival as well as regularly performing in the UK. Manthan has experience in performing with Hindustani styles of vocal and instrumental music as well as with Odissi and Kathak..

Hiren Chate on Tabla

Hiren Chate is a young and talented Tabla player who is also a former member of Tarang, the UK’s Indian music ensemble. Hiren has worked with well known music directors nationally and internationally, including Nitin Sawhney.

Rohan Kapadia on Tabla

Rohan Kapadia is a young maestro in the making and has already won several awards for his talent in playing the tabla. As a member past member of Samyo, the national Indian music youth orchestra and now a member Tarang, the national Indian music ensemble, Rohan has toured extensively throughout the UK performing at several prestigious venues.

Photo Credits (from left to right): Courtesy of Artist, Courtesy of Artist, Courtesy of Artist, Courtesy of Artist, Vipul Sangoi, Milapfest 11

Styles & Courses Of Study

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Courses of Study

Beginners – A New Process This course will explore the process of creating dance using body and space, in addition to articulating and finding a range of qualities in movement by looking at different levels of tension and effort. The course will also focus on refining technique and developing performance skills, through a taught choreographed dance piece. The Beginners level is for those who have a minimum of three to five years of dance experience their chosen style.

Intermediate – Create and Rediscover This course will focus on the dynamic use of space, in addition to articulating and finding a range of qualities in movement. The course will also look at refining technique and developing performance skills. You will be required to move at a faster pace and will be expected to have a high level of fitness and the desire and willingness to explore and discover new depths in your dance. The intermediate level is suitable for those who have a minimum of five to seven years of dance experience in their chosen style..

Advanced – New Directions – Choreographic Approach This course will explore the unique performance skills and choreographic approaches of Dance-India’s tutors through a taught piece or investigating repertoire. The Advanced course will examine quality of movement, rhythm and dynamics, and levels and direction in space. A strong emphasis will be placed on strengthening technique, performance skills, enriching repertoire. For this physically demanding course of study, one should have a minimum of ten years of dance experience in their chosen style.

*Please note that while you may apply to be in a certain course of study, the final decision ultimately rests with the Dance India faculty.

Dance India offers intensive training in four dance styles: Bharatanatyam, Odissi and Kathak and Kuchipudi. Within each dance style, there are different courses of study which will focus on two main areas: exploring and developing technique and building on repertoire. The classes will focus on exploring different connections between body and space, and the use of gravity and momentum to allow for more complex rhythms to manifest. In addition, each of the courses will allow participants to experience the unique approach of our teaching faculty, each of whom are internationally renowned performers and choreographers.

All participants at DANCE INDIA will have the opportunity to experience the creative approaches and learn from all tutors.

Upon receipt of your application to the school, the Dance India faculty will look at your overall background in training, performance, and skill and appropriately place you in the most suitable course of study from which you will benefit the most.*

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Programme Approach & Ethos

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Dance-India has a holistic and individual focused approach to dance training, and hence values the development of the participants’ individual talents and goals. Every day at the School will be an immersion in dance and its related arts and activities towards achieving this objective. The programme is carefully constructed with content, length and intensity of sessions appropriately geared to the courses of study offered. Each morning will start with a prayer and warm-up to prepare the body and mind for the day to follow. The daily Yoga or Pilates class will reinforce the awareness of good, safe dance practice. Daily there will be two morning and afternoon dance class sessions for each style and course covering areas such as technique, abhinaya (expression), choreography and performance skills. Post-lunch, there will be interactive sessions with guest artists in which participants will have a chance to think about different concepts of movement, rhythm, music, anatomy and more. Each day will end in an evening performance by two brilliant artists. There will also be time during breaks, lunch and dinner hours to catch up with old friends and make new ones!

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New Destination City

This year Dance India moves to Liverpool, and exciting new destination city! Liverpool, European Capital of Culture 2008 and the music capital of England is situated where two rivers meet the Irish Sea. This historic port, and UNESCO World Heritage Maritime Mercantile City, is home to numerous iconic sites and tourist attractions including the Anglican and Catholic cathedrals and the world famous Albert Dock.

New in 2011

Enhancements

• NewDestination:ThejoyouscityofLiverpool--Britain’s2008EuropeanCapitalofCulture,aUNESCO World Heritage site and a stunning tourist destination

• NewVenue:ThebeautifulCreativeCampusoftheLiverpoolHopeUniversitywiththegorgeous Angel field Gardens

• EnhancedAccommodation:TheOpalcourt-apremieraccommodationwithaGym&aswimming pool

• FullWifiaccess24/7atthecampusandacoffeeshop• Astunningnewauditoriumforeveningperformances:TheCapstoneTheatre• EveningDancePerformanceswithnewartistes&dancestyleswithsurpriseguests!• AResourceCentrethatiswellstockedfortheneedsofDanceIndiastudents• AnexhibitionofIndianDances• IntroductorysessionsoftheKathakalidanceform• NewsessionsonCostumes,jewellary,andmakeupfordance• Creativechoreographicsessionsinyourchosendancestylefromrenownedperformers• AspecialinteractivesessionontheimportanceofLightingDesigninSouthAsiandance• Newtutors&newsessions-samebreathtakingDanceIndia!

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board and Laundrette. For more details, you canvisit:http://www.opalstudents.com/

The DANCE-INDIA team will be present at all times at both the venue and the accommodation to help participants or answer any of their queries.

Brilliant New Venue

Set just a few minutes walk from Liverpool city centre, The Capstone Theatre is a vibrant performance venue surrounded by a beautiful renaissance gardens

The new venue for DANCE-INDIA 2011 is Liverpool Hope University’s Creative Campus. Set just a few minutes walk from Liverpool City Centre, this vibrant centre for creative learning has a brand new theatre and many great training spaces all surrounded by beautiful renaissance gardens.

For more information on The Creative Campus, visit: www.hope.ac.uk

Excellent & Comfortable Accommodation

Accommodation for the participants will be arranged at Opal Court which is a premier students accommodation in Liverpool under five minutes walking distance from the Hope University. Your accommodation will consist of single rooms with an en-suite facility. Opal Court Liverpool is an ideal accommodation that offers Swimming pool & gym on site (extrachargeapplies),24Hoursecurity,CCTVand Key Fob entry, FREE internet access, Common room with pool table, vending machines and Sky TV, Large spacious kitchen, lounge and dining area, Kitchen with oven, hob, microwave, fridge freezer, toaster, kettle, iron &

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Milapfest Dance Fellowships

One of the best things an aspiring young dancer can hope for, is to go out and learn the intricacies of a particular dance style from a wonderful and inspiring GURU. This ‘Finishing School’ style of learning is by and large not possible outside of India in a sustained manner – established dancers and teachers who wish to hone their teaching, choreographic or abhinaya skills often have to make their own arrangements to do so. Each year Milapfest awards several dance fellowships, for dance students and established teachers in the UK. In 2010 Milapfest also established the ‘Distinguished Teacher Award’ in recognition of teachers in the UK who have contributed significantly to the landscape of Indian dance. The fellowships are awarded to deserving candidates from amongst those attending DANCE-INDIA on the basis of recommendations given by the Dance-India faculty and Gurus. The Milapfest Dance Fellowship will enable the successful candidate to travel to learn from an established Guru. For further information please contact Archana Shastri at Milapfest on 01512913949.

Kiran Ratna Lucrezia Maniscotti Sooraj Subramaniam

Devika Rao Karan PangaliKhavita Kaur Rendhawa

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Also I this year I would like to involve more with performance and other creative works this is the best time for me to get best guidance to prepare myself for a dance production.

I am very happy for Milapfest that you have been helping our South Asian artists since 1985.

— Milapfest Dance Fellowship 2010

Khavita Kaur Rendhawa

I am deeply honored to have received the 2010 Milapfest Traveling Scholarship, yet humbled for this precious opportunity to grow and develop as an Odissi dance artist. Thank you Milapfest for all your support and encouragement.

I would be training with Guru Durga Charan Ranbir in the birthplace of Odissi itself, Odisha. I will be learning one of Guruji’s signature choreographies, Dasa Mahavidya (10 Dimensions of Devi).

Undoubtedly, I am excited at the prospect of training with Guruji, whom I have only managed to see once in the past 3 years. But more importantly, for me, this is more than just a training opportunity. It is an opportunity for me to challenge and develop myself further, expand my horizons and mature within the art form.

I am looking forward to this journey of exploration and revelation. I feel a great sense of responsibility to ensure that I come back to the UK with something new to offer to the Odissi scene in the UK.

— Milapfest Dance Fellowship 2010

Karan Pangali

Having been awarded the fellowship has made me determined to focus on my Kathak training like never before. I decided to go to Kadamb in Ahemdabad during Dec 2010 to train with Kumudini Lakhia. Coming from a versatile dance background including Bollywood, Bhangra, Hip-Hop, Salsa etc it was quite an experience to be working alongside Kadamb’s dancers who have devoted their life to just Kathak. I felt training in this environment helped me acquire a refined Kathak style, new techniques and accelerated my learning process. I picked up a lot of valuable dance material in my short stay and am looking forward to my next trip. A bonus of the travel fellowship was the delicious food in Ahemdabad which kept me going through the intense dancing! I would like to thank Milapfest for their support and helping take my Kathak dance to the next level.

— Milapfest Dance Fellowship 2010

Kiran Ratna

It’s really nice to be recognised in such a fantastic & very unexpected way. I look forward to collaborating with Milapfest to further develop Bharatanatyam in Wales as well as out of Wales.Milapfest have created a fantastic scene in UK for classical dance. These art forms and practitioners need such organisations for encouragement to continue to pursue these wonderful forms.

—Distinguished Teacher Award 2010

Lucrezia Maniscotti

I’m so proud and happy of receiving this great chance. I need to go deeper and deeper with my studies in India and Milapfest is giving me a great support to do that.I’ll take this opportunity to go on with my studies with my guru Padmashree Adyar K Lakshman for dance, with Seetharama Shrama for vocal music and nattuvangam, with Indira Kadambi for abhinaya. Living in Europe is difficult to have the necessary training for our artistic growth, so we must keep in touch with India, so I must really thank Milapfest for having selected me. I will work hard to make my best out of it!

— Milapfest Dance Fellowship 2010

Sooraj Subramaniam Taking part in Dance-India was a superb experience, and represented everything I hold dear about dance. I am privileged to be awarded the Milapfest 2010 Travelling Fellowship, and I intend to travel to New Delhi to train with Madhavi Mudgal. I hope this to be the start of a long and fulfilling relationship with India and her artists, bolstering my professional career in dance.

— Milapfest Dance Fellowship 2010

Devika Rao

Thank you very much for selecting me for the Milapfest travelling fellowship 2010. This is wonderful opportunity to develop myself as a dancer and teacher, I will use this Traveling fellowship to go to India for continuing professional development with amazing teachers, Prof C.V. Chandrasekhar and Vyjayanthi Kashi -in this CPD period I’m aiming to achieve more teaching skills so that I can teach UK’s younger generation and work hard as I can to ensure that students will get the best experience throughout their dance journey.

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Festival of Indian Dance

14 - 20 August 2011

The UK’s biggest Festival of Indian Dance returns for the fourth timefeaturing a stunning line-up of the very best Indian dance has tooffer! More than anything else, the festival is a gift from the Guru’sof Dance India to the students bonding them closer together.Withperformances from Leela Samson, Priyadarsini Govind, Vyjayanthi & Prateeksha Kashi, Sujata Mohapatra, Maulik & Ishira Parikh, and Shijith & Parvathy (to name a few!) – this is one rare opportunity towitness some of the best dancing you’ve ever seen!

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Dance India 2011 FeesTuition

The tuition fee for 8 days training includes lunch and dinner. The tuition fee does not include accommodation fees.

Accomodation

The accommodation for the participants are arranged at Opal Court which is under five minutes walking distance from the Hope University. Opal Court Liverpool is Liverpool’s premier accommodation, with a choice of spacious rooms. Each flat has 5 single rooms which can be shared by friends and a large spacious kitchen, lounge and dining area with oven, hob, microwave, fridge freezer, toaster, kettle, iron & board and vacuum cleaner and laundrette. There is also internet access in bedrooms, Swimming pool & gym on site, common room with pool table, games machine andSkyTVand24hourstaffpresenceandCCTV.

The accommodation at Opal Court is available for £200 for 8 nights i.e. from Saturday 13 August to Saturday 20 August, checking out on Sunday 21 August.

If you wish you book the accommodation for an extra night, this will cost you additional £20 per night.

Category Tuition Fee Accomdation Fee

Student £325 £200

Unemployed £375 £200

Employed £425 £200

Notes

• PleasenotethatfeescanbepaidinothercurrenciessuchasEuros,USDorCanadianDollars.Theamountshouldbeequivalenttothefeesstated above after currency conversion, plus additional £5 should be paid for oversees bank transfer.

• Feesshouldbepaidbyelectronicbanktransferonly.Pleasecontactusforbankdetails.• Feescanbepaidininterestfreeinstalmentsondatesmutuallyagreed• FeesareNOTrefundableunlessthetrainingprogrammeiscancelledbyMilapfest• Fullfeesmustbepaidby31July2011.

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Application Form

First Name

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Address

Country

Email

Telephone/MobileTelephone

Date of Birth (Minimum age 12)

Style

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Howlonghaveyoubeenlearningtheabovestyleandhowmanytimesdoyouattendtheclass/practicein a week

Reason for joining DANCE-INDIA

What would you like to see at DANCE-INDIA?

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The minimum age requirement for this course is 12 years. If you are 16 years or under, the adult responsible for you must complet and sign this section of the form.

I acknowledge, as the adult responsible for the person named about, that Milapfest accepts no responsibility whatsoever, for accident or injury to that person or damage or loss of their personal belongings during the course.

Please send the completed application form by post to the following address:

Archana ShastriMilapfestLiverpool Hope University, Creative Campus, 17 Shaw Street, Liverpool L6 1HP. United Kingdom

Fees should be paid by bank transfer - please contact Archana at archana@milapfest.com for bank details. In exceptional circumstances fees may also be paid by cheque made payable to MILAP FESTIVAL TRUST and sent to the above address.

Application closing date: 10 July 2011. Full payment must be received by 31 July 2011.

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• Milapfestreservestherighttosubstitutetheteachingfacultyadvertised or alter the programme, without prior notice to the participant in the event of unforeseen circumstances

• Milapfestreservestherighttorefuseparticipantadmissiontoitscourse without explanation to the participant.

• Participantswilllosetheirrighttocontinueparticipationiftheyengage in unacceptable conduct.

• Whileallreasonableprecautionsandinformationwillbeprovidedfor participants to ensure a safe working environment, Milapfest shall not accept responsibility for loss of property or personal injury during the course or outside of teaching hours.

• MilapfesthasaChildProtectionPolicytoensurethesafetyofallchildren.

• Participantsmustmakesurethattheyarephysicallyfittoattendthe course as they will be involved in at least 8 hours of training each day including dance and physical fitness.

• Accomplished,responsibleyoungstersbetweentheagesof12-16 may be admitted to Dance-India on the recommendation of their teachers (in a separate letter attached to the Application), andonthecompleteunderstandingoftheyoungster’sparent/guardian that Milapfest does not and cannot undertake their especial supervision inside or outside of programmed sessions. The admission will be facilitated if a responsible, co-resident adult (including a participant or tutor) takes charge of their conduct, participation and wellbeing for the duration of Dance-India. All other Terms and Conditions herein will also apply.

• MilapfesthasanEqualOpportunitiesPolicyinplace.Thesepoliciesare invoked by inclusion in all of our activities.

Terms & Conditions

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Dance India 2010 Memories

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Milapfest is Britain’s premier Indian Arts Development Trust commissioning and touring high quality arts events throughout the year in several cities. The trust also created and manages two major National Music Orchestras- SAMYO & TARANG, as well as running an year round Educational programme for Indian Music & Dance. Dance India & Music India are two International Summer Schools the Trust organises each year with eminent gurus, as well as awarding Educational Fellowships to eight artists each year.

For more information please visit our websites or email us at: info@milapfest.com

Milapfest, Liverpool Hope University, The Capstone Building, 17 Shaw Street, Liverpool L6 1HP

tel— 0151 291 3949 email— info@milapfest.com www.milapfest.com

Milapfest on the webwww.milapfest.com

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We hope this brochure has answered most of your questions. If you would like any further information, please do not hesitate to contact us.

To book a place or for further info, please contact

Anita Srivastavaemail— anita@newdimensions-arts.commobile—00447762225721

DANCE-INDIA is managed by the Milapfest Team and Anita Srivastava of New Dimensions Arts Management.

MilapfestLiverpool Hope University, The Capstone Building, 17 Shaw Street Liverpool L6 1HP. United Kingdomtel—00441512913949email— info@milapfest.comwww.milapfest.com

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