Saa uk Autumn Winter 13-14 Brochure

AUTUMN / WINTER 2013 -14 ‘Preserving the traditional, facilitating the contemporary’

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HIGHLIGHTS OF SPRING/SUMMER 2013 CONCERT SAA-uk Summer Solstice Festival Following on from the enormous success of the inaugural Summer Solstice festival in June 2012, Summer Solstice 2013 platformed a world class array of artists within the stunning architecture of Left Bank Leeds. The all-night spectacle broke new ground for SAA-uk as we trialled a live-stream experience, reaching out to both a local and global audience.

COMMUNITY OUTREACH Families Together SAA-uk delivered a project that encouraged communities of least arts engagement to explore cultures, skills and stories through creativity.

‘Families Together’ brought together children, parents and grandparents in the communities of Burmantofts and Richmond Hill in Leeds to explore, through a series of workshops, art forms from all around the globe. We gratefully acknowledge the support of the Communities First Programme and Cooperative Fund in making this project a reality.

EDUCATION Vidyā The SAA-uk Dance Academy, encompassing Bharatanatyam and Kathak, has grown from strength to strength in 2012-13, culminating in a sell-out performance at Northern Ballet in the production, Vidyā. SAA-uk believe passionately in providing performance platforms for young people and the preservation, recognition and reinvention of Indian Classical Dance, so we were thrilled that so many people were able to witness such an inspiring visual spectacle.

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CONTENTS Message from the Chief

PERFORMANCE Anand – 100 years of Indian Cinema Momentous Alive/Alight - Leeds Light Night Ode to Sarode South Asian Suite Feat: Arun Ghosh Bhairav Se Bhairavi York Festival of India A Slice of India Bangalore Dreams Feat: Jyotsna Srikanth Strings in Conversation Kamalbir Singh in Concert An Evening of Sacred Music Yerma Feat: Amina Khayyam Untold Stories

COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT

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Yorkshire Indian Music Youth Ensemble 13 Leeds Music Academy 14-15 Hull Music Academy 16 Leeds Dance Academy 17 Sheffield Dance Academy 18 Sheffield Music Pilot 19 Dhol - The Folk Sound of Punjab 20 Punjabi Geet and Boliyan 20 Sing Your Life 21 Stay in Touch Funders and Partners

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MESSAGE FROM C.E.O The recent spring and summer was truly Indian, from the searing heat to the monsoon rains. Luckily for us though, our SAA-uk performers managed to avoid the downpours, and in doing so added colour, vibrancy and culture to the many events we were involved in.

As you open this brochure, I sincerely hope you have your diaries to hand, whether it be on your smart phones, computers, tablets, laptops, or if you’re old school like me, your pocket diary at the ready to list all the dates and set reminders for the array of concerts, events, and classes that SAA-uk has to offer this coming season.

We kick start the autumn/winter season with Anand, a celebration of 100 years of Indian cinema through song, on Thursday 26th September (see page 5). This begins a frantic artistic programme including such highlights as an urban Bharatanatyam performance at Leeds Light Night, the British Asian jazz clarinettist Arun Ghosh in October, the hypnotic strings of Jyotsna Srikanth, Ustad Surjeet Singh, and Kamalbir Singh to warm the winter months, and before you know it 29th March 2014 will pop up on your reminders, so that you can enjoy a world class performance of Yerma, a powerful dance piece exploring the anguish of a married woman (see page 11).

November sees a wonderful joint event with Leeds Mencap entitled, A Slice of India; stirred baked and served up in the heart of Leeds.

The fundraising day features young musicians, SAA-uk Dance Academy, Me2 Dance group and a whole host of activities, with all the proceeds going to both charities and their work with families and children. (see page 9) To keep your mind, body and soul active during the winter months why not join one of our SAA-uk Music and Dance Academies?

Whether it’s learning an instrument or a dance form, we have opportunities for you, your children, family and friends to take part and learn something new, find that hidden talent and get ready to take 2014 by storm. (see pages 13-21) Think of the season as an irresistible piece of dark chocolate or spicy samosa!

My team and I look forward to welcoming you personally to an event or class in the coming months.

Keranjeet Kaur Virdee Do check out SAA-uk website: www.saa-uk.org for projects in Leeds and around Yorkshire that you can get involved in.

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ANAND

SEPTEMBER 2013

Celebrating 100 years of Indian Cinema Thursday 26th September 2013 Time: 7.30pm Venue: Seven Arts - 31a Harrogate Road, Chapel Allerton, Leeds LS7 3PD Tickets: £9 / £5 / £28 Group of 4 £20 Family (2 adults and up to 3 under 16’s) | Only £3.00 for SAA-uk and YYM student Reservation and info: 0113 244 5523 ticketsource.co.uk/saauk www.saa-uk.org

MOMENTOUS

Tofail Ahmed and Gurpreet Singh are UK based musicians trained in North Indian Classical Music. They’re a duet that has performed regularly across the UK presenting a selection of Ghazals, Geets, Bhajans and Tarana with an equal ease to audiences of all backgrounds.

The pair looks forward to sharing their love and passion for music of the heart and soul with the people of Leeds. Through presenting repertoire that spans the 10 decades of Indian Cinema, the evening will bring glorious memories for grandparents all the way through to grandchildren.

OCTOBER 2013

3rd - 5th October 2013 Time: Anytime between 7.30pm to 10.30pm Venue: Millennium Square, Leeds LS2 3AD Tickets:

FREE

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This October, a giant projection will transform Civic Hall into an enormous, spinning, ticking, and whirring clock face. Magical cogs, levers, chimes and video footage of Leeds people, art and culture transformed into clockwork figures will mark the passing of time over three momentous nights.

Pop down to Millennium Square anytime between 7.30pm – 10.30pm and see if you can spot yourself and SAA-uk dancers, dhol players and Keran, SAA-uk C.E.O. Momentous is an Illuminos project commissioned by Leeds Inspired. www.leedsinspired.co.uk

ALIVE/ALIGHT

OCTOBER 2013

A SAA–uk presentation Costume Design by: Keranjeet Kaur Virdee Costumes made by: Mrs Avtar Kaur Lall Friday 4th October 2013 Time: 7.00pm, 7.30pm, 8.00pm, 8.30pm & 9.00pm Venue: Leeds Town Hall Crypt, The Headrow, Leeds LS1 Tickets:

FREE

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ODE TO THE SARODE

The classical Indian dance of Bharatanatyam is given a modern day twist as beautiful statues come to life to play with light, shape and movement.

Urban-natyam is a new experimental dance form that takes its inspiration from the beautiful carvings of great temple walls and pillars of India and brings them to life through 21st Century Urban city lights. As always SAA-uk is delighted to be able to add to the diverse arts and cultural menu on offer on Leeds Light Night, so do join us in the Crypt at Leeds Town Hall for a spectacular performance by SAA-uk Youth Dance Academy.

OCTOBER 2013

Presented by GemArts and Durham University Arnab Chakrabarty accompanied by Bhupinder Singh Chaggar.

Monday 14th October 2013 Time: 7.30pm Venue: Durham Town Hall, Market Place. Durham, DH1 3NJ Tickets: £10 / £5 concessions Reservation and info: 0191 440 4124 info@gemarts.org www.gemarts.org

This is an evening to escape the demands of daily life and turn your attention to the deep, introspective sound of the sarode; an instrument that is powerful, majestic and yet fluid at the same time. Its fretless fingerboard, made of steel, provides the player the freedom to “vocalize” each note, adding depth to the overall composition that often has the ability to touch the heart and soul of the listener.

Arnab Chakrabarty, SAA-uk Musician in Residence, is a highly renowned musician with few that equal his virtuosity on the sarode, and received his training from the late Professor Kalyan Mukherjea, Pandit Buddhadev Dasgupta and Shri Brij Narayan. He is accompanied by an equally passionate musician, Bhupinder Singh Chaggar, who will frame this evening of pure Classical Music with the rhythmic sounds of the Tabla.

Arnab is touring USA from 27th September to 12th October 2013 check out www.saa-uk.org for more info.

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SOUTH ASIAN SUITE

OCTOBER 2013

Featuring: Arun Ghosh – clarinet, John Ellis - piano Liran Donin - double bass, Nilesh Gulhane - tabla Dave Walsh – drums Friday 25th October 2013 Time: 7.30pm Venue: Seven Arts - 31A Harrogate Rd, Chapel Allerton, Leeds LS7 3PD Tickets: £10 / £6 / £30 Group of 4 £25 Family (2 adults and up to 3 under 16’s) | Only £4.00 for SAA-uk and YYM student Online Booking: ticketsource.co.uk/saauk Reservation and info: 0113 244 5523 ticketsource.co.uk/saauk

“…an upfront mix of South Asian melodies and western street-grooves, driven by a powerful Indowestern rhythm section” The Guardian “...extraordinary charisma and musicianship and a consistently riveting compositional skill”

Photo: William Ellis

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Conceived in Calcutta, bred in Bolton, matured in Manchester and living in London, Arun Ghosh’s musical style represents his rich cultural heritage. The British-Asian clarinettist and composer is a leading light on the UK jazz scene, captivating audiences and critics with his passionate and dynamic performance style, eloquent musical expression and a healthy dose of rock ‘n’ roll spirit.

His two albums, Northern Namaste and Primal Odyssey have seen him celebrated as a renowned innovator of the IndoJazz style; forthcoming album, A South Asian Suite looks set to take this even further, and Ghosh is delighted to be presenting this work at Seven Arts.

BHAIRAV SE BHAIRAVI

NOVEMBER 2013

‘Raga Manifestation ‘From the Royal Palaces to Indian Cinema’ Thursday 7th Nov 2013 Time: 7.00pm Venue: Civic Theatre, Catherine St, Rotherham, South Yorkshire S65 1EB Tickets: £7.00 / £5.00 For more information: www.rotherhamtheatres.co.uk/ whats-on/bhairav

Over centuries composers have used melodies of Ragas as a springboard intertwining them with other influences from around the world (Western, Middle Eastern, Folk and Popular music genres) to create music that captures the imagination, mood or message, entertaining the listener on one hand and touching the soul on another.

Curated and narrated by Ustad Dharambir Singh MBE, the evening will feature a selection of Ragas presented through voice and instruments in a variety of styles including Khayal, Ghazal, Bollywood, Geet and Dhun. The musicians will explore the colours of the same Raga and give the audience an opportunity to experience it in their own favourite style, be it classical, semi-classical, Bollywood or instrumental gats and dhuns.

Produced by South Asian Arts-uk for Rotherham Cultural Group

YORK FESTIVAL OF INDIA

NOVEMBER 2013

Diwali Celebration Saturday 2nd November 2013 Time: 4:00pm – 6:00pm

Followed by Dinner

Venue: Temple Hall, York St. John University, Lord Mayor’s Walk, YO31 7EX Tickets: £10 / £6 (children under 5 free) For more information: 01904 413 138 York Indian Cultural Assoc.

Tickets also available from York St John University Holgate Reception.

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The community of York invite you to the finale event of the York Festival of India 2013, which celebrates the work of Noble prize winner Rabindranath Tagore, the contribution by Vivek Anand, as well as 100 years of Indian Cinema.

The evening will be filled with musical talent of the young people of York, poetry, classical music by GENERATION 21, closing with vivid Indian Classical Dance performances by Winojith Sanjeewa and the SAA-uk Dance Academy.

‘A SLICE OF INDIA’

NOVEMBER 2013

Fundraising for LEEDS MENCAP and SAA-uk’ Saturday 9th November 2013 Time: 4pm-8.30pm (Doors 3:45) Venue: TJ’s, 121 Woodhouse Street Woodhouse, Leeds LS6 2JH Tickets: £15 / £8 (O.A.P, Unemployed, Carers and Students) £40 Families (2 adults and up to 3 under 16’s) | Under 7’s free!

For more information: 0113 244 5523 info@saa-uk.org www.saa-uk.org

BANGALORE DREAMS

Enjoy a delicious rich ‘Slice of India’ stirred, baked and served up in the heart of Leeds. Flavours include Indian Classical Dance, Music, Singing & Signing and not forgetting delicious authentic Indian cuisine. If that’s not enough have a beautiful henna design, decorate some Indian pottery and dress up in vibrant Indian costume ready to pose as King or Queen in front of the Taj Mahal!

This dazzling event features Yorkshire Young Musicians, Me2 dance group, Classical Indian Dance by SAA-uk Dance Academy and much more. Come treat yourself to some Indian goodies, join in with the fun activities and family entertainment, take part in the Grand Prize Draw with a chance to win a HD TV or iPAD with all proceeds to go to these two great charities working with families and children in Leeds.

NOVEMBER 2013

Featuring: Jyotsna Srikanth and Company Thursday 28th November 2013 Time: 7.30pm Venue: Seven Arts, 31a Harrogate Road, Chapel Allerton, Leeds LS7 3PD Tickets: £10 / £6 / £30 Group of 4 £25 Families (2 adults and up to 3 under 16’s) | Only £4.00 for SAA-uk and YYM student For more information: 0113 244 5523 info@saa-uk.org www.saa-uk.org

Europe’s leading violinist from the Carnatic classical tradition, Jyotsna Srikanth, will be presenting her new production Bollywood Dreams.

Jyotsna Srikanth has a strong Indian classical base which has evolved into one of Jazz-fusion, taking inspiration from her past 9 years based here in the UK. Her recitals combine a deep understanding of traditional Carnatic music with both a jazz and contemporary touch. This rare balance between tradition and modernity has helped her carve a unique niche, captivating audiences across the world.

This is an evening of not to be missed by lovers of classical, contemporary and Jazz music.

‘STRINGS IN CONVERSATION’

DECEMBER 2013

A midday musical conversation between the Sarangi and Violin SAA-uk in association with Leeds International Concert Season Wednesday 11th December 2013 Time: 1.05pm The Venue, Leeds College of Music Tickets:

FREE

For more information: 0113 244 5523 www.leedsconcertseason.com www.saa-uk.org

This concert features maestro Ustad Surjeet Singh on Sarangi and his student Craig Monk on violin. Together they will share a musical conversation with two ancient stringed instruments through the romantic and colourful Rāg Madhuvanti. Tabla accompaniment by Bhupinder Singh Chaggar will keep the tempo and provide the framework through which audiences will enjoy the full colour of this popular afternoon raga.

‘A rare treat to hear Violin and Sarangi being played together‘ says Keran SAA-uk C.E.O

KAMALBIR SINGH IN CONCERT

JANUARY 2014

Accompanied by Shahbaz Hussain Thursday 30th January 2014 Venue: Seven Arts, 31a Harrogate Road, Chapel Allerton, Leeds LS7 3PD Tickets: £9 / £5 / £28 Group of 4 £20 Familes (2 adults and up to 3 under 16’s) | Only £3.00 for SAA-uk and YYM student Reservation and info: 0113 244 5523 ticketsource.co.uk/saauk www.saa-uk.org

South Asian Arts-uk is delighted to welcome Kamalbir Singh; a humble and multi-talented Sheffield based musician. A violinist, ghazal singer, composer and educationalist, Kamalbir has written many scores for theatre, worked on musicals and accompanied great artists like the late Jagjit Singh Ji. During the evening Kamalbir will delicately introduce the key characters of a Rag appropriate for the specific time and season, steadily taking the listener on a journey of experiencing the rasa (essence) and narrative of a story that has been told and retold for thousands of years through this oral tradition.

Kamalbir Singh ji will be accompanied by the highly talented tabla player Shahbaz Hussain of the Punjab and Delhi Gharanas.

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‘AN EVENING OF SACRED MUSIC’

FEBRUARY 2014

Featuring: Ramya Tangirala and Company Thursday 27th Feb 2014 Time: 7.30pm Venue: Seven Arts, 31a Harrogate Road, Chapel Allerton, Leeds LS7 3PD Tickets: £9 / £5 / £28 Group of 4 £20 Families (2 adults and up to 3 under 16’s) | Only £3.00 for SAA-uk and YYM student Reservation and info: 0113 244 5523 ticketsource.co.uk/saauk

February is a month often focused on ‘Love’ in its many varying forms. South Asian Arts-uk is delighted to be presenting Ramya Tangirala, a vocalist with a sweet and soulful voice that has a depth that is hard to describe in words and is best to be experienced. Ramya is the granddaughter of the legendary musician Sangita Kalanidhi Sri G.N.Balasubramaniam, whose birth centenary was celebrated globally in 2010. Ramya’s mother Smt Sowmiya, is a well known Hindustani vocalist and Visual Artist in Chennai.

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Ramya has performed in India and worked with various Arts Organisations in the UK, and during the evening will present Sacred Music that has its origins in South India and now can be heard in many corners of the world during festival celebrations.

YERMA

MARCH 2014

Presentation by: Amina Khayyam Dance Company Produced in association with zeroculture Saturday 29th March 2014 Time: 7.30pm Venue: Northern School of Contemporary Dance, 98 Chapeltown Rd, Leeds LS7 4BH Tickets: £12 / £6 / £40 Group of 4 £30 Families (2 adults and up to 3 under 16’s) | Only £5.00 for SAA-uk and YYM student Reservation and info: 0113 244 5523 ticketsource.co.uk/saauk www.saa-uk.org

The anguishing story of Yerma, a woman who suffers heart breaking social torment of a childless marriage forcing her to commit a horrific and irrevocable act set the scene for this powerful production. Lorca’s savage yet poetical lyrical play set in rural patriarchal and religiously repressive Spain is transposed to an inner city British Islamic community.

Amina Khayyam, principal dancer and choreographer will look to share the emotions and experiences of many women in childless marriages, and the communities they are based in, through Kathak Dance. Live musicians Debasish Mukherjee (tabla), Lucy Rahman (vocals) James Barralet (cello) Tarun Jasani (sarod) will add to the narrative, enabling boundaries to be crossed and explored of a topic that is a very personal one, but touches the hearts of everyone.

UNTOLD STORIES - FAMILY CONCERT

JULY 2013

In association with University of Leeds Supported by Trinity Leeds Sunday 30th March 2014 Time: 3.00pm Venue: Trinity Shopping Centre Leeds Tickets: Adults ÂŁ6, accompanied under 16s free Reservation and info: Tickets available online and at the door 0113 244 5523 ticketsource.co.uk/saauk www.saa-uk.org

Mums, dads, uncles, aunts, grandparents, children and young people, join us for an afternoon of Untold Stories brought to life through live Indian music and dance in the beautiful setting of Trinity Leeds.

Two dancers, Seetal Kaur Gahir and Dilrani Kaur Lall will use Bharatanatyam dance to interpret and share stories written by members of the audience through an interactive exchange while live musicians Kaviraj Singh and Upneet Singh add the layers to express the emotions or drama through the purity of sound, awakening your imagination and allowing audience members a unique window into ancient art forms enriching our lives in the 21st Century.

Details of all the events available from September 1st 2013 at: http://concerts.leeds.ac.uk/

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EDUCATION & OUTREACH

YORKSHIRE INDIAN MUSIC YOUTH ENSEMBLE (YIMYE) REGISTER NOW FOR YOUR FREE TASTER SESSION THURSDAY 3rd October 2013 RAMGARHIA SPORT CENTRE

Call SAA-uk on 0113 244 5523 or email education@saa-uk.org

We are delighted to announce that we have received funding to deliver a pilot year of YIMYE – a new Yorkshire Indian Music Youth Ensemble based in Leeds. We are grateful to Leeds Music Education Partnership, the Sir George Martin Trust and Yorkshire Young Achievers for supporting this new venture.

This is a new and exciting opportunity for young people aged 8-25 to immerse them in Indian classical music, and explore their art further through ensemble performance, develop a high level of skills in accompaniment, leadership, listening and communication as well as having the opportunity to create new music steeped in Indian Raag.

YIMYE is an outcome of an expressed need by young people to learn to play Indian Classical music together collectively, with young musicians bringing their respective instruments together to give life to this centuries old oral tradition. This is an opportunity for young musicians to feel empowered to progress and develop confidence to participate in cultural activities may that be as a Youth Jatha or a group presenting sacred music to a world music band. Our ambition is to empower children and young people to play together with confidence and be proud of their heritage and have fun, ultimately become the musicians, educators and audiences of the 21st Century!

YIMYE will be guided by a professional leader with a focus on creating original composition and performance as well as studying classical Rāgs.

It will offer an approach that marries the traditional and modern, classical and contemporary, providing a wonderful experience for gifted and talented young musicians with a unique musical interest to develop and share their musicianship. The ensemble would be fully inclusive and open to Western musicians with experience of playing Indian music on Western instruments.

So…are you a young musician who has considerable experience in playing Indian Classical Music (equivalent to Grade 3 or more) interested in Broadening your skills in accompaniment, music making, composing, musicianship and having great fun?

Then waste no time in getting in touch with Maria on 0113 2445523 or email education@saa-uk.org to register…

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SAA-uk LEEDS INDIAN Developing skills, raising aspirations, increasing confidence and What we offer • Training delivered by World Class Musicians • Our music classes are for children from as young as 4 through to adults • Explore Indian classical music and learn to play sitar, sarod, rubab, guitar, dilruba, sarangi, taus, santoor, tabla and to sing • Structured learning under the guidance of world renowned musicians • Family discounts are available, and some subsidies on request

When Every Sunday (Term Time Only)

Autumn Term Sunday 29th September to Sunday 8th December 2013 (No session on Sunday the 3rd of November) Resuming19th January 2014

SANTOOR

SITAR

Learn rhythm and tone on this beautiful hammered dulcimer from the mountains of Kashmir. Led by Ustad Harjinderpal Singh

Learn or expand your knowledge on the most popular Hindustani instrument. Led by Ustad Dharambir Singh

Beginners Time: 5.30pm to 6.30pm Fee: £65.00 per term

Intermediate Class for Children Time: 4.15pm to 5.15pm Fee: £65 per term

Intermediate Time: 4.00pm to 5.30pm Fee: £95.00 per term

Beginners Time: 5.30pm to 6.30pm Fee: £65 per term Intermediate Class for Adults Time: 7.30pm to 8.30pm Fee: £65 per term

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BOWED INSTRUMENTS Explore raag music on a range of bowed instruments, including Western instruments such as violin for more experienced players. Led

by Ustad Surjit Singh Beginners Time: 5.00pm to 6.00pm Fee: £65.00 per term Intermediate Time: 5:00pm – 6:30pm Fee: £95.00 per term Experienced Time: 6.30pm to 8.00pm Fee: £95 per term

MUSIC ACADEMY

instilling cultural values through South Asian Music

Some of the great benefits learning music through SAA-uk • Develop and unlock your creative potential • Feel empowered to participate in cultural and community activities • Build your self-esteem, confidence and cultural pride through high quality performance opportunities • Develop skills in Teamwork, time management and leadership • Increase your ability concentrate, build your stamina and memory

Where PUNJABI SCHOOL, SECOND FLOOR OF THE GNNSJ, 78 LADY PIT LANE, LEEDS LS11 6DP

Rules at the Venue Tobacco , drugs, meat or egg products are NOT permitted on the premises. Heads must be covered; where comfortable clothing and Jeans are not recommended.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Observed practice and 1-2-1 sessions via Skype are available.

SAROD Learn how to play this popular, deeply resonating Hindustani stringed instrument. More experienced players are welcome to join with Western plucked instruments such as guitar.

Led by Sri Arnab Chakrabarty Beginners Time: 4.00pm to 5.00pm Fee: £65.00 per term Intermediate Time: 5.30pm to 7.00pm Fee: £95.00 per term

TABLA Try your hand at this universally loved percussion instrument that accompanies a range of musical styles, Led by Sri Bhupinder Singh Chaggar Beginner Time: 5.30pm to 6.30pm Fee: £65.00 per term Intermediate Time: 5.00pm to 6.00pm Fee: £65.00 Experienced Time: 4.00pm to 5.00pm Fee: £65.00

Please contact a SAA-uk member of staff for more details.

Free places for supporting parents and discounts are available for additional family members and those on low incomes for all SAA-uk classes.

Please call SAA-uk on 0113 244 5523 or email education@saa-uk.org for more information

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SAA-uk HULL INDIAN MUSIC ACADEMY In association with Hull & East Riding Hindu Cultural Centre Indian classical music instruction is now available in Hull and the East Riding area for the second successive year.

Based on our successful pilot project in 2012, taking a group of dedicated students on a productive and enjoyable musical journey, we are back this autumn to pick up where we left off last term! This is an opportunity not only to develop your musical skills, but to build up your appreciation of this fine art. These weekly classes offer practical learning, music appreciation, music theory and all-round creative development.

What we offer • Weekly classes in Sitar, Sarod, Santoor & Tabla • Training delivered by World renowned Musicians • Practical interactive learning, theory and music appreciation • Clear structured programme • High quality performance opportunities

SITAR AND SAROD UNDER THE GUIDANCE OF ARNAB CHAKRABARTY

TABLA UNDER THE GUIDANCE OF JOHN BALL

SANTOOR UNDER THE GUIDANCE OF USTAD HARJINDERPAL SINGH

Some benefits from learning music with SAA-uk • Study with dedicated world renowned musicians • Improve your self-confidence and esteem • Develop and maintain motor skills • Increase intergenerational respect and understanding

When Every Monday from 23rd September to 9th December (No session on Monday the 4th of November) Resuming: Monday 20th January, 2014

Where Hull & East Riding Cultural Centre, 7 Park Street, HULL HU2 8TA

Time 6.00pm to 8.00pm

Cost £120 per term adults £80 per term (under 18s, Students, O.A.P and for those on unemployment benefits).

FOR MORE INFO: Call SAA-uk on 0113 2445523 free parent places are available where supporting a child, and discounts available where more than one family member attends Please call SAA-uk on 0113 244 5523 or email education@saa-uk.org to register and for more information.

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SAA-uk LEEDS DANCE ACADEMY Supported by Northern School of Contemporary Dance This is an opportunity to immerse yourself in the study of two beautiful classical dances. Bharatanatyam dance hails from South India, combining grace, poise and sculptural-esque movement. Kathak exudes grace, confidence and beauty expressed through delicate body movement, fast footwork, and spins that enhance the fine art of storytelling.

What we offer • Regular weekly classes in Bharatanatyam and Kathak Classical Dance • Open to children through to adults • Structured learning under the guidance of experienced artists • ISTD Grading for Bharatanatyam • Opportunities to perform on a professional stage

The benefits of participating • Explore South Asian art forms and culture • Fun, enjoyable, structured classes • Body toning, fitness and stamina building • Learn Carnatic Vocals (with Bharatanatyam) • Improve confidence and self-esteem • Have fun and make new friends

When Every Friday from 20th Sept to 6th Dec (no session on 4th Oct & 1st Nov) Resuming: Friday 17th January 2014 | We’re recruiting now for September 2014 - call 0113 2445523 to register

Where Northern School of Contemporary Dance (Studios 6 & 7) 98 Chapeltown Road, LEEDS. LS7 4BH

Bharatanatyam Dance and Carnatic Vocals

Kathak Dance

Tutors: Smt Rashmi Sudhir and Ramya Tangirala

Tutor: Smt. Aditi Sen

Tots (working towards pre-grade) Ages: 3 ½ to 6 years Time: 5:30pm to 6:30pm Fee: £65 per term

Beginners and Children Age: 5 plus Time: 7.00pm to 8.00pm Fee: £65 per term

Level 1 (working towards Grade 1) Ages: 5 years + Time: 5:30 – 7:00 (vocals at 6.30pm) Fee: £95 per term

Intermediate Young People and Adults (adults and teens with some experience) Time: 8:00 to 9:00pm Fee: £65 per term

Level 2 (working towards Grade 2) Ages: 7 years + Time: 6:00pm to 7:30pm (vocals at 6.00pm) Fee: £95 per term

Recruitment for Children’s Kathak classes is ongoing, so if you are interested in registering your child please call: Maria on 0113 244 5523 Email: education@saa-uk.org

Level 4 (working towards Grade 4) Ages: 10 years + with experience up to Grade 3 Time: 7:00pm to 9:00pm (vocals at 7.00pm) Fee: £125 per term

EDUCATION & OUTREACH

SAA-UK SHEFFIELD DANCE ACADEMY Supported by Sheffield Parents Group

Bharatanatyam Dance has its origins in South India, but is now a global phenomenon with many young people in the UK and across the world opting to learn this dance form.

SAA-uk is delighted to announce the continuation of its 10 week Bharatanatyam pilot project.

From September 2013 we will be offering children age 4 and all the way through to adults the opportunity to learn Bharatanatyam Dance through a structured approach leading to grading in Dance to be delivered by Rashmi Sudhir for this term

Classes Tots - Pre Grade Ages: 3 ½ to 5 years Time: 6.00pm to 6.30pm Dance

6.30pm to 7.00pm Music Foundation Fees: £85 per term (10/12 wks) Minis – Grade 1 Ages: 6 to 9years Time: 6.30pm to 7.30pm Fees: £85 per term (10/12 wks) Junior Plus – Grade 2 Ages: 10yrs to Adults Time: 7.30pm to 8.30pm Fees: £85 children, Students per term

£120 adults per term (10/12wks) 18/19

When Wednesday 18th Sept to Wed 11th December 2013 (No session on Wed 30th Oct)

Where Broomhill Methodist Church, Fulwood Road, Sheffield, S10 3BD

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SAA-UK SHEFFIELD MUSIC CLASSES Pilot Open to children age 4 to adults - Registration and taster on Wed 18th SEPT 2013 When Wednesday 18th Sept to Wed 11th December 2013 (No session on Wed 30th Oct)

Where Broomhill Methodist Church, Fulwood Road, Sheffield, S10 3BD

Carnatic Vocals – Smt Krubha Iyer Carnatic music is a system of music commonly associated with the southern part of the Indian subcontinent, with its area roughly confined to four modern states of India: Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Kerala, and Tamil Nadu. It is one of two main sub-genres of Indian classical music that evolved from ancient traditions.

Time: 7.00pm to 8.00pm – Group 1

8.00pm to 9.00pm – Group 2 Fee: £85 per term for children, Students £120 per term Adults

Tabla Classes - John Ball The tabla is a percussion instrument used in Hindustani classical music and in popular and devotional musi. The instrument consists of a pair of hand drums of contrasting sizes and timbres. The term tabla is derived from an Arabic word, tabl, which simply means “drum.”

Playing technique involves extensive use of the fingers and palms in various configurations to create a wide variety of different sounds, reflected in the mnemonic syllable. The heel of the hand is used to apply pressure or in a sliding motion on the larger drum so that the pitch is changed during the sound’s decay Time: 6.00pm to 8.00pm – Group 1

7.00pm to 8.00pm – Group 2

8.00pm to 9.00pm – Group 3 Fee: £85 per term for children, Students £120 per term Adults

For two disciplines or more that one member of the family there will be a 20% discount.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Free places for supporting parents and discounts are available for additional family members and those on low incomes for all SAA-uk classes. Please call SAA-uk on 0113 244 5523 or email education@saa-uk.org for more information

EDUCATION & OUTREACH

DHOL - THE FOLK SOUND OF PUNJAB Calling all children, young people and adults with a passion to wake up the nation! Join SAA-uk Dhol Classes and get the heart pumping to the beat, learn all about making great sounds and enjoy playing in a group.

Every Tuesday from 24th September to 3rd December (no session on Tues 29th Oct) Classes: Young Beginners: 6.30pm-7.15pm Intermediate: 7.15pm-8.15pm

Fees: £35 per term Where: Ramgarhia Sports Centre, 8-10 Chapeltown Road, Leeds, West Yorkshire LS7 3AP Dhols available for hire (£50 returnable deposit plus £20 per term).

The rich cultural heritage of the Punjab is reflected in its music and dance. This colourful part of the world is the birthplace of Bhangra - a fusion of lively music and dance. In its earliest form it was a celebratory folk dance which welcomed Vaisakhi, the coming of spring.

PUNJABI GEET AND BOLIYAN FOLK SONGS OF PUNJAB Calling all you lovely ladies, children and young people, come along and learn a folk song or boli or two, have a go at playing the Dholaki, have a laugh and drive away the blues, as well as improving and refining your Punjabi language skills.

Every Tuesday from 24th September to 3rd December (no session on Tues 29th Oct) Time: 6.00 to 7.00pm How much: SPECIAL OFFER! £25 per term Where: Ramgarhia Sports Centre, 8-10 Chapeltown Road, Leeds, West Yorkshire LS7 3AP Get back in touch with you mother tongue and be ready to add your own little contribution to next Vaisakhi Party, wedding or baby shower – it’s the in thing these days for new mums!

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Free places for supporting parents and discounts are available for additional family members and those on low incomes for all SAA-uk classes. Please call SAA-uk on 0113 244 5523 or email education@saa-uk.org for more information 20/21

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