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A host of classes in yoga, music, dance, painting, theatre, sports and more, awaits children during the summer vacations here at Cochin. Explore these avenues through a guide form MetroMela...
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Dazzlers Dance Studio, on Ponneth Temple Road, Kadavanthra, Cochin, is located on the fourth floor of a rather worn out building. Oncedance inside, we noticed that there was a bare but neat lobby area and a fairly large dance studio...
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It is 62 years since Independence, and while a majority of us live unfettered, a few war veterans are left alone, with no one to care for them and Col. KBR Pillai, President KEXWA- Sainik Ashramnowhere to go. But thanks to Kerala Ex-Servicemen Welfare Association (KEXWA) and Col. KBR Pillai, President, KEXWA, these old timers are spending their lives’ sunset in peace and comfort...
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Nrithakairali, a music and dance center is located inside a multi-storied building at Karithala Road near Panampilly Nagar bus stop in Cochin. The school looks like a quaint house from outside with serene surroundings. We entered it to see an idol of Nataraja...
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Classes for all programs are conducted mainly on Saturdays and Sundays from 10 AM to 7 PM. Students can choose a convenient time for consultation with concerned instructors. Classes can also be arranged on weekdays for those students who prefer to attend then...
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Various musical instruments like the tabla, mridangam, chenda, guitar, violin, veena, organ and piano are taught here. The instructors are professionals who perform for various bands in the city. The students are prepared for the certificate examination of the Trinity College of Music...
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Various musical instruments like the tabla, organ, violin (both eastern and western), veena, drums, mridangam and chenda (traditional musical instrument of Kerala) are taught here. They also provide training in classical vocals, light music, classical dances like Bharatnatyam, Kuchipudi...
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Painting is a mode of representing or expressing ideas, emotions, imagination and concepts. Today, parents wish to see their kids trained in extra-curricular activities like music, painting and sports. MetroMela spoke with Sasi K Warrier, son of KK Warrier...
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Kathakali is said to have originated in Kerala during the 16th century. The word katha in Malayalam means story and kali means play. Kathakali combines dance, enactment, songs and instrumental accompaniment. In the olden days Kathakali performances lasted the whole night...
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This music academy trains students for the certificate exam of the Trinity College of Music, London. Qualified instructors from Trinity College train students to increase their concentration and listening powers even while helping them learn to play instruments...
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