SPANDA - AL NAHDA
Shop No. 2 & 3, The Four Building
Al Nahda 1, Dubai
SPANDA - AL QUOZ
S 1 Al Abbas Warehouse, 33 B St
Al Quoz Creative Zone, Dubai
M : +971 52 921 2642
E : contact@spanda.ae
Shop No. 2 & 3, The Four Building
Al Nahda 1, Dubai
S 1 Al Abbas Warehouse, 33 B St
Al Quoz Creative Zone, Dubai
M : +971 52 921 2642
E : contact@spanda.ae
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Spanda is one of the leading and fastest-growing fine arts company in Dubai that offers true-to-the-roots Indian arts and culture experiences through Bharatanatyam, Carnatic Music, and unique Indian folk art styles, including clay modelling.
A forerunner committed to sharing authentic Indian fine arts experiences in Dubai, all creative programs abounding in tradition and technique are customised to suit beginners to advanced level art enthusiasts, seekers, and practitioners of all ages and cultural backgrounds.
All programs and workshops run throughout the week at Spanda's centres in Al Nahda and Al Quoz. Art experiences and artwork are commissionable for special occasions
One of the oldest, most popular, and most widely practiced dance traditions in India, Bharatanatyam is known to have been initiated in the Hindu temples of Tamil Nadu and eventually flourished in South India.
It is a compelling dance form that engages and challenges the body, mind, and soul at every level if the individual is willing to submit to the discipline.
The name 'Bha' 'ra' 'ta' Natyam implies a confluence of ‘bhava’ emotion, ‘raga’ melody, and ‘tala’ rhythm.
Spanda offers beginner to advanced level programs in Bharatanatyam. It honours technique and the true tradition of the art form in Kalakshetra style while exploring the contemporary application of the art form, a bold deviation from competition-focused, commercialized inculcation often seen in the region.
Bharatanatyam at Spanda is upheld as an Indian classical art discipline not limited to moulding dancers but sculpting better humans.
Considered to have evolved from the early homogenous traditions in India and originating from South India, Carnatic Music is a crowning jewel in the spectacular Indian music history.
It is an ocean of mind and soul-moving compositions and devotional songs by composers from the 16th through the 20th centuries.
Spanda offers the right ambiance, mentoring, and guidance from accomplished musicians, where talent gets aligned with right knowledge and the individual's passion for music.
The programs are designed for music to be accessed, explored, experienced, and performed in its purest form for seekers of all ages and levels.
Magnificent paintings representing rich and diverse traditions, customs, and beliefs in India have enthralled many inside and outside the country for generations.
From developing a foundation in arts to unique Indian art styles celebrated for centuries, like Mural Painting from Kerala or Patachitra from Odisha, the programs and workshops at Spanda are crafted to be easy and enjoyable for all age groups and levels.
For those who want to boast about their newly-acquired freehand drawing skills or seek catharsis through distinct artistic expression, Spanda offers unique, compelling programs in art styles from different parts of India guided by acclaimed artists.
Clay modelling is one of the most recognized forms of sculpting.
The program at Spanda is not only an opportunity to gain insight into this indigenous art form from various cultures and history-rich pockets of India, but clay modelling is also said to be helpful in stimulating imagination and creativity among children. Studies indicate that it helps hand-eye coordination and the development of their fine motor skills.
For adults, the art form is said to help with improving focus, reducing stress, strengthening hands, wrists, and arms, and even encouraging sociability among others.
The Murals of Kerala are known for their beauty, clarity and unmatchable linear accuracy. At Spanda's Kerala Mural Painting classes, the students are given an in-depth understanding of the form, various motifs used, the rich delicate strokes used, figure-sketching training and are trained to become a Mural Artiste in their own regard.
A centre for cultural influence, the very aesthetics of Spanda ingeniously enable everyone to have a fully immersive artistic experience from the moment they enter the space.
A team of qualified and distinguished artists with the founder and artistic director, Puja Unni, ensures that everyone who engages with Spanda has an enriching and cathartic experience.
Art does not discriminate Spanda does not either. All fine-arts activities at Spanda accommodate and are adapted to be relevant for all levels, ages, and backgrounds. An interest in exploring Bharatanatyam or Carnatic Music at 50, children seeking to engage with authentic Indian art styles, weekend art enthusiasts, or an opportunity to create a one-off artwork for yourself or as a gift, Spanda is a creative space for all.
Puja Unni is a renowned Bharatanatyam exponent, dance educator and Artistic Director of Spanda. Born and raised in the UAE,
Morning : 10.00 am - 12.00 pm
Evening : 04.00 pm - 09.00 pm
Timing : 09.30 am - 07.30 pm
Thursday Holiday
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