@devikapatel94: Hi there! I am told that a similar version of this track can be found on Dhananjayans' Bharatha Kalanjali CD. You should be able to order it online. Good luck! And thanks! :)
@131shenoy: Thanks very much! I would prefer not to forward the music file, though, out of respect for the artists who recorded it; thanks for your understanding.
mind blowing performance. it is not possible for a foreigner to perform Indian classical dance in this elan without a previous birth connection with India and its classical dance. hats off!!!
@JaiKhalsa : You were really gracious to take it in a nice way but, I dont agree with the previous commenter. Art and dance and music doesnot belong to a certain nationality - it is for everyone. IMO, all it requires is devotion and concentration. I grew up in India an now I live in the usa and I am trying to pick up Cello. My being Indian doesnt necessarily mean I cant excel at something western and vice versa as you stand testimony. In the end we are all humans, following our passions.
In the above phrases it is the phrase "chamara karna" that means the big ears of an elephant. But you start showing that gesture much earlier and end up showing something else by the time this phrase really starts. Otherwise well done :)
@ksmanjunatha: Hi there! Thanks so much for your support and for your feedback. I made a few mistakes during this performance, so I was indeed misaligned in some areas. Always room for improvement. :) Cheers!
superb performance. i am a fan of you.bieng a foriegner your performance is excellent. my self and my daughter 7years old are daily watching your dance for her dance program. and she also is very impressed on your dance. ..........bindu
great dancing jai. I am glad that you were able to capture such a big audience and still keep all of the cultural aspects of bharatnatyam authentic as possible. great job keep dancing. I have to say you are the first non indian i know who is still able to keep the authenticity of the dance and who didnt mess up the moves because that is what;s important.
That's a good performance. I really need this track as soon as osible but I can't find a website to buy it. I was wondering if any of you could send me a link to a page where I can download it or send me the file itself.
@DanGorbea89: Hi there! I am told that this track can be found on Dhananjayans' Bharatha Kalanjali CD. You should be able to order it online. Good luck! And thanks! :)
hi ...............! jai. i have no words .......but one thing i can say that the fellow indians are becoming more inclined to western culture leaving behind their great and unique culture. I am very much impressed for your interest in indian classical dance.i wish you the very best.
@shiva87994: You are so kind - thank you! I am humbled by your words... and I lived in India all through the 90s, when this major shift was taking place, so I definitely understand your frustration. It is my prayer that everyone in India will always honor their amazing culture. It's so magnificent. And I will always honor it! :)
@JaiKhalsa OMG.... :D ...U are an amazing dancer :) I started sharing this video with all my family members the moment I saw this video.... :D My Mom actually thinks that u are an absolute angel... :D Oh Yeah... I agree with her ... :D
Hi, A lot of traditional Indian performers would not be open to perform like you on a street. In spite of being such an accomplished dancer as it is apparent, you seem to be quite humble. :-) You are doing a great service to Indian classical dance. Thank You and All the very best.
@pcermomb: I can't tell you how much I appreciate your kind and generous words of support! Actually, I guess I can: VERY much!! :) Thank you. Blessings to you.
Jai Your dedication is admirable... You are a very graceful dancer. I spent my entire Saturday evening with you, watching your tubes over and over...and could not get enough. Please keep them coming. Many eons ago, I was a Bharatnatyam student myself ... now living in the US, I rarely get to watch Live performances & I miss that. Thanks to YT and wonderful artists like you, who share their work with the world. Good Luck Jai & God Bless!
@qiron: I know I've already responded to some sweet comments from you on a few of my other videos, but this one is exceptionally lovely, so I wanted to make sure I thanked you for it! I promise to post more videos soon - as soon as they're ready! And I hope some Bharatnatyam performers pass through your area soon, so you can enjoy them LIVE! :)
i have taken classes for 12 years now and that one move that you said was a trunk was actually the string he wears across his body.... and his ears arent that big thats an insult as well. but very well effort, also you should be wearing some type of clothing across your chest area from the left shoulder, grown woman are suppose to.
@Dillss4: Indeed, I did make several mistakes in this live performance, but there was no way to edit them out of the video. Thanks for your corrections. As for the costume, it was tailored for me in India per my Guru's instructions. And I love it! But I appreciate your feedback - thanks!
@EnchantedMusicLover: Hi there! A long overdue reply - my apologies... These days most of my performances are in Southern California, specifically Los Angeles. And my main reason for choosing to perform on the street - specifically, on the Promenade in Santa Monica - was exactly what you said: These are some of the dances which define Indian culture! It seemed to me a great way to share Indian culture with people who might not otherwise be exposed to it. :)
@JaiKhalsa Welcome Back and thanks!! and you are doing an awesome work too.... !!! i would really recommend you to perform outside US too... So glad that you people are helping our culture reach other nations !! thanks and my best wishes!!
@EnchantedMusicLover: I will certainly be performing outside the US in the future - hopefully soon! Will keep everyone posted. Thank you again for your well-wishes!!
You did a great job with the steps! I was wondering, might I also have a copy of the song for an upcoming performance? It would be much appreciated! Thanks for spreading our culture so well!
@chardine20: Thank you so much for your kind words - and my sincere apologies for taking so long to reply to your music request. I am sure your performance passed a long time ago, but do you still need a copy of this version of the song? If so, I can tell you how to get it. It's from the Bharathakalanjali cd by the Dhananjayans. You should be able to find it online... good luck!
@suryamano: Hi there! Thanks for your comment, and for your support! To answer your question, most of my performances are in Los Angeles, California. I do sometimes tour, and will be sure to keep everyone posted. Whereabouts do you reside?
That was just marvelous......I see that this was done in early 2009....do you have anything more recent....Would love to see some more of your work...
Awesome performance. I kept watching all of your videos. You must perform in a bigger auditorium and also in India ( if possible). Hope you reach great heights.
First of all you look great in Indian costume.! it really enhances your beauty.! :)
Your really have learnt the art of Bharatha natya really well ,though i'm not a dancer but i can see that in you.! Such a dedication..! nuances in the dances we call it as NANILAM is awesome..! Expressions BHAVNA are really great..! Good luck JAI.! :)
@kichathedelver: This response is LONG overdue - my apologies. Thank you so much for your support! I really appreciate everything you said, and I can only hope to continue to improve so that I may be worthy of such kind words. Best of luck to you too!
Hey jai you are simply superb, I really appreciate your dedication towards Indian Classical dance.. I am great fan of you.. wanna be your friend.. get in touch!
hey!! awesome video, can u please tell me where i can find the song!! please, can u somehow let me know tht?ive learnt bharatnatyam for 12 years in kuwait, and im in the US right now, and i have a performance, can u please send the song to me,
i have done this song when i was 4 yrs old! :D serious!
i really cannot ifnd the song anywhere on the net, can u help me out?!
hey!! awesome dance!! its almost the sam except for few steps! anyway!! listen! can u email me the song somehow!! please! i have a performance, and i need to perform it for diwali!!
i have learnt bharatnatyam for 12 yrs, and i cam to th US for further studies, but this is my last chance to dance, and i do not know if i can , can u please send me the song , please please pleaseee!!
@nagchicky: I'm so sorry, I don't know any of the details other than raag (Nattai) and talam (Adi). I'm pretty sure the music isn't posted anywhere online, but I hope you'll somehow find it! Thanks very much for your support - cheers!
Jai, i hope u will upload more new videos of urs, expecting allot from u... i love ur dances and expressions.... i always come back to ur page to watch this particular video.... i hope to see more new videos from u...
Wishes and expectations all the way from Malaysia. :)
@dinesh2002: Thank you, Dinesh! I appreciate your well-wishes all the way from Malaysia... and I am happy to report that I will actually be uploading a new video very soon. Some time in the next week. I look forward to hearing what you think.
@dinesh2002: Unfortunately, I don't know the name of this track. It was given to me a long time ago as a single item on a CD, which had in turn been transferred from an audio cassette of a live recording... so there's nothing I could suggest to help you track it down on iTunes. My apologies!
Thank you for sharing your lovely rendition of these most wonderful pieces. There aren't enough of us out there trying to keep the tradition alive. I can see that you are among the few who really holds true to your guru's teachings. More power to you!
It is absolutely my pleasure and honor to be following in this tradition, and I have the utmost respect for my teachers and for all those who have come before me. Thank you for such lovely words! Much appreciated!
hi.. this s ma 1st comment in youtube..thanks 4 spreadin our culture..its a nice nice perpormance...i thank u on be half of every tamil people..really great .. good luck
From one bharathanatyam dancer to another; thank you for spreading the art. I wouldn't have thought of this first but after thinking about it, i commend you for having the courage. Not to mention you did a superb job. Your asthas are clean and graceful and I love your costume!
For all those who balked at a foreigner performing an ancient Indian dance on the street, remember how much wester hip/hop dance is mutilated on the stages of Indian cinema. So don't be hipocritical.
i have no words to tell how thrilled i'm...but i'll say 'keep up the good work!'...btw...where did you dance? (tell me the city that would suffice.. :) )
I just want to say that I am really impressed by your performances, and so happy to see them. I am a classical vocalist (carnatic) and it is one of my passions. I don't dance, but I love watching it and singing the songs. God Bless you for preserving our art and Indian heritage!
Keep up what your doing. Many ancient dances have died out, and it is amazing to see that you are bringing a heavenly dance from OLD world in to the New World. Bharanatyum dancers bring people closer to God.
Hi there, I love to see that you hear the rythm, which is generally rare in Bharatanatyam non Desi dancers:) Which style do you perform and who's your guru?
i have been looking everywhere for your alarippu and pushpanjali tracks and you have them. i am sooo happy to hear them. i wish i knew where i could find them.
You should seriously go to Boulder, CO. Besides the mountains, and it being a college town of diverse cultures, there are street performers very regularly (usually magicians/stunt performers, and musicians). The main pedestrian-only shopping strip on Pearl street has 5 or 6 Buddhist/Nepali/Hindi shops itself. But, the area also has ISKCON and Naropa University (Buddhist-Inspired Contemplative Education). You would get lotsa love in Boulder.
Excellent choice of music, by the way. I keep coming back to this video so I can jam to it with my ghatam. Do you have the names of the author and title of the song?
I actually don't have the lyricist/composer's names. I've tried hunting them down, but with no luck. Would you like me to e-mail you a copy of the track? It's pretty beaten up (lots of static; must have been copied and re-copied a billion times before it reached me), but it's still great.
I do love the footwork that accentuates the beats on the mridangam/pakhawaj. But also, wonderful it is when the footwork plays its own accentuations, punctuating its own & different parts of the rhythm -- acting as its own purely independent instrument.
It's interesting; the body language of the spectators. Those spectators (woman @ right) that seem like they dressed up to accentuate themselves have the worst body language: crossed arms, incredulous facial expressions, an air of arrogance. Those in casual clothes seem to be in more direct appreciation. I for one can't seem to watch you dance without the utmost adoration.
ur so brave,, i would never be able to dance in a crowd like that but u did it so good,,keep up the good work, i like u r expressions and moves so gracefull
I must admit that i watch this video very often, lol... :D
I just cant get enough of this. Seriously, its like being blessed by Lord Ganesh Himself. Ur movements about Him is just so divine with ur smile. Seriously, i just felt so close to Him by watching this. Got the goosebumps!! :D
You were good and do take care when you interprete the song.........for MOOSHIGA VAAGANA MODHAKA HASTA you were doing his elephant like ears, which is a mistake.........i admire your dance.......you have a good sense of rythmnin your body for the music....improve more and you'll be a good dancer
oh my God Ganesh (yes i know, i find him the most comfortable God to pray to) although i luv Jesus too. both Gods r so sweeet, they accept appologies.
@JaiKhalsa im beginning to learn this piece now! i have been wanting to learn it since i saw u in this video! :) blessings and waiting for your new video
Namaste Jai Khalsa, first of all let me tell you that you are a wonderful dancer. I would like to know where can I get this songs for dancing bharatnatyam. I am starting with and I dont know where I can get all the songs. Your Alarippu performance was lovely. Thanks!
Hi there! Thank you for your generous words. I appreciate them so much! Glad you enjoyed the Alarippu; it's one of my favorites!
I'm not sure where - or how - you can get the various songs for performing. Where do you live, what kind of teacher are you studying with, and which items have you learned so far? Your teacher should be able to help you get a copy of any songs that you are taught in his/her class.
hey there, i loved your videos, though some r not available in my country and a few had muted videos. Hope to see more of ur performances... consider me your sincere fan :)!
I always find it hard to do pancha nadai (tha ka kita's) to the left.
It's actually quite funny, i'll do the right, and then to the left i look like an infant trying to learn how to walk.
haha, idk why i'm telling you this. haha. Just thought of it, and no one here to talk to right now, on account of it's late at night, so thought i might type it. :)
Hey,
Great job! You were amazing! Do you have the name/artist for this track for me to be able to buy it? I'm want to do this dance! Thanks so much.
devikapatel94 2 months ago
@devikapatel94: Hi there! I am told that a similar version of this track can be found on Dhananjayans' Bharatha Kalanjali CD. You should be able to order it online. Good luck! And thanks! :)
JaiKhalsa 2 months ago
u r an APSARA!!!!
shwetpari 3 months ago
@shwetpari: Ha ha! I love that! You're too sweet - thank you!!
JaiKhalsa 3 months ago
Hello,
You are doing a great job ! can you please send me this track ??
131shenoy 4 months ago
@131shenoy: Thanks very much! I would prefer not to forward the music file, though, out of respect for the artists who recorded it; thanks for your understanding.
JaiKhalsa 3 months ago
mind blowing performance. it is not possible for a foreigner to perform Indian classical dance in this elan without a previous birth connection with India and its classical dance. hats off!!!
sirasri 5 months ago
@sirasri: Wow - what a kind thing to say! Thank you!! (And I totally agree: in another lifetime, there was more than just the costume...!) :)
JaiKhalsa 5 months ago
@JaiKhalsa : You were really gracious to take it in a nice way but, I dont agree with the previous commenter. Art and dance and music doesnot belong to a certain nationality - it is for everyone. IMO, all it requires is devotion and concentration. I grew up in India an now I live in the usa and I am trying to pick up Cello. My being Indian doesnt necessarily mean I cant excel at something western and vice versa as you stand testimony. In the end we are all humans, following our passions.
coolelectromagnet 3 months ago
@coolelectromagnet: Agreed, agreed and agreed! Beautifully stated. Thank you - and enjoy the cello!!! :)
JaiKhalsa 3 months ago
Really Fantastic!!!
mccanejw 6 months ago
@mccanejw: Thank you!
JaiKhalsa 6 months ago
Very nice. Felt overwhelmed by your interest in Indian dance. You are at par with any Indian dancer.
On the acting part I observed some misalignment between the meaning and gesture:
mooshika vahana - modaka hasta - chamara karna - vilambita sutra
In the above phrases it is the phrase "chamara karna" that means the big ears of an elephant. But you start showing that gesture much earlier and end up showing something else by the time this phrase really starts. Otherwise well done :)
ksmanjunatha 6 months ago
@ksmanjunatha: Hi there! Thanks so much for your support and for your feedback. I made a few mistakes during this performance, so I was indeed misaligned in some areas. Always room for improvement. :) Cheers!
JaiKhalsa 6 months ago
superb performance. i am a fan of you.bieng a foriegner your performance is excellent. my self and my daughter 7years old are daily watching your dance for her dance program. and she also is very impressed on your dance. ..........bindu
bindu847 7 months ago
@bindu847: Thank you - I'm so grateful for your kind words! Please give my best to your daughter. Many blessings to you both!
JaiKhalsa 6 months ago
great dancing jai. I am glad that you were able to capture such a big audience and still keep all of the cultural aspects of bharatnatyam authentic as possible. great job keep dancing. I have to say you are the first non indian i know who is still able to keep the authenticity of the dance and who didnt mess up the moves because that is what;s important.
Shahrazad7 8 months ago
@Shahrazad7: Thank you SO much for this immense compliment. What a generous thing to say! I'm very grateful. Bless you.
JaiKhalsa 6 months ago
@JaiKhalsa your welcome
Shahrazad7 5 months ago
Hi,
That's a good performance. I really need this track as soon as osible but I can't find a website to buy it. I was wondering if any of you could send me a link to a page where I can download it or send me the file itself.
I really appreciate your help
Thank you
DanGorbea89 8 months ago
@DanGorbea89: Hi there! I am told that this track can be found on Dhananjayans' Bharatha Kalanjali CD. You should be able to order it online. Good luck! And thanks! :)
JaiKhalsa 8 months ago
very good
TheThines619 8 months ago
@TheThines619: Thanks! :)
JaiKhalsa 8 months ago
hi ...............! jai. i have no words .......but one thing i can say that the fellow indians are becoming more inclined to western culture leaving behind their great and unique culture. I am very much impressed for your interest in indian classical dance.i wish you the very best.
shiva87994 9 months ago
@shiva87994: You are so kind - thank you! I am humbled by your words... and I lived in India all through the 90s, when this major shift was taking place, so I definitely understand your frustration. It is my prayer that everyone in India will always honor their amazing culture. It's so magnificent. And I will always honor it! :)
JaiKhalsa 8 months ago
wow! u r amazing!!
i started learning this piece today and now i love it!!!
u dance with soooo much perfection!!!
keep it up!!!
and you come froma different culture!!!
well done
and best wishes
Umacutie 10 months ago
@Umacutie: You're so sweet, thank you. Enjoy learning it! :)
JaiKhalsa 10 months ago
welcome JaiKhalsa
kalai45 10 months ago
@kalai45 :)
JaiKhalsa 10 months ago
She is a Goddess ... :)
tamilvengai 10 months ago
@tamilvengai: You're so kind - thank you!
JaiKhalsa 10 months ago
@JaiKhalsa Is that you who danced in this video ??? :D
tamilvengai 10 months ago
@tamilvengai: Yes, that's me!
JaiKhalsa 10 months ago
@JaiKhalsa OMG.... :D ...U are an amazing dancer :) I started sharing this video with all my family members the moment I saw this video.... :D My Mom actually thinks that u are an absolute angel... :D Oh Yeah... I agree with her ... :D
tamilvengai 10 months ago
@tamilvengai: Too kind. Thank you! All the best to you and your mom. :)
JaiKhalsa 10 months ago
this song is from the bharathakalanjali cd by the dhananjyans...u can get it online purchase
kalai45 11 months ago
@kalai45: Thanks for posting that. People will appreciate knowing where they can get the music. Much appreciated.
JaiKhalsa 10 months ago
Hi, A lot of traditional Indian performers would not be open to perform like you on a street. In spite of being such an accomplished dancer as it is apparent, you seem to be quite humble. :-) You are doing a great service to Indian classical dance. Thank You and All the very best.
pcermomb 1 year ago
@pcermomb: I can't tell you how much I appreciate your kind and generous words of support! Actually, I guess I can: VERY much!! :) Thank you. Blessings to you.
JaiKhalsa 10 months ago
Very nice performance...Thank you for spreading the classical message :) I wish u all the best!
chinni032 1 year ago
@chinni032: And I wish the same to you! Thank you!
JaiKhalsa 10 months ago
Jai Your dedication is admirable... You are a very graceful dancer. I spent my entire Saturday evening with you, watching your tubes over and over...and could not get enough. Please keep them coming. Many eons ago, I was a Bharatnatyam student myself ... now living in the US, I rarely get to watch Live performances & I miss that. Thanks to YT and wonderful artists like you, who share their work with the world. Good Luck Jai & God Bless!
qiron 1 year ago
@qiron: I know I've already responded to some sweet comments from you on a few of my other videos, but this one is exceptionally lovely, so I wanted to make sure I thanked you for it! I promise to post more videos soon - as soon as they're ready! And I hope some Bharatnatyam performers pass through your area soon, so you can enjoy them LIVE! :)
JaiKhalsa 10 months ago
@JaiKhalsa Someday I will come to New York and be your audience.... I hope thats where you perform.... :)
qiron 10 months ago
@qiron: Mostly Los Angeles. But New York is also a great place to see great dance!
JaiKhalsa 10 months ago
@JaiKhalsa OK Thanks Jai... Los Angeles it will be. Will surely come and be your audience. Good Luck and Keep performing and smiling :)
qiron 10 months ago
@qiron :)
JaiKhalsa 10 months ago
this was very well done for a minor,
i have taken classes for 12 years now and that one move that you said was a trunk was actually the string he wears across his body.... and his ears arent that big thats an insult as well. but very well effort, also you should be wearing some type of clothing across your chest area from the left shoulder, grown woman are suppose to.
Dillss4 1 year ago
@Dillss4: Indeed, I did make several mistakes in this live performance, but there was no way to edit them out of the video. Thanks for your corrections. As for the costume, it was tailored for me in India per my Guru's instructions. And I love it! But I appreciate your feedback - thanks!
JaiKhalsa 10 months ago
Simply Divine.....
Excellent.
vjseelan 1 year ago
@vjseelan: Thank you!! Blessings!
JaiKhalsa 10 months ago
i never ever saw such a awesome performance in my life!!!!you seriously live the moves....beautiful!!!!good luck jai!!!
thiru219 1 year ago
@thiru219: This reply is VERY belated, but it's also VERY grateful: Thank you so much!!!
JaiKhalsa 10 months ago
This is an insult to indian dance .... off beat, zero footwork
roonymax 1 year ago
@roonymax: Thank you for your opinion. All the best to you.
JaiKhalsa 10 months ago
Wow u seem to have really mastered classical south indian dance! Where are u performing these days ?
And why are you performing on the streets ? These are some of the dances which defines indian culture! ( Dont ya think so ? )
EnchantedMusicLover 1 year ago
@EnchantedMusicLover: Hi there! A long overdue reply - my apologies... These days most of my performances are in Southern California, specifically Los Angeles. And my main reason for choosing to perform on the street - specifically, on the Promenade in Santa Monica - was exactly what you said: These are some of the dances which define Indian culture! It seemed to me a great way to share Indian culture with people who might not otherwise be exposed to it. :)
JaiKhalsa 10 months ago
@JaiKhalsa Welcome Back and thanks!! and you are doing an awesome work too.... !!! i would really recommend you to perform outside US too... So glad that you people are helping our culture reach other nations !! thanks and my best wishes!!
EnchantedMusicLover 10 months ago
@EnchantedMusicLover: I will certainly be performing outside the US in the future - hopefully soon! Will keep everyone posted. Thank you again for your well-wishes!!
JaiKhalsa 10 months ago
You did a great job with the steps! I was wondering, might I also have a copy of the song for an upcoming performance? It would be much appreciated! Thanks for spreading our culture so well!
chardine20 1 year ago
@chardine20: Thank you so much for your kind words - and my sincere apologies for taking so long to reply to your music request. I am sure your performance passed a long time ago, but do you still need a copy of this version of the song? If so, I can tell you how to get it. It's from the Bharathakalanjali cd by the Dhananjayans. You should be able to find it online... good luck!
JaiKhalsa 10 months ago
it is a delight to watch this performance. a true combination of East blending with West. where do you perform wish i could see it. Thanks.
suryamano 1 year ago
@suryamano: Hi there! Thanks for your comment, and for your support! To answer your question, most of my performances are in Los Angeles, California. I do sometimes tour, and will be sure to keep everyone posted. Whereabouts do you reside?
JaiKhalsa 10 months ago
@JaiKhalsa : I live in san jose. if you happen to be in SF or nearby places, i would love to see your performance.
Thanks
suryamano 10 months ago
@suryamano: I'll keep that in mind, and will be sure to let you know. Cheers!
JaiKhalsa 10 months ago
Fantastic. Delightful. Congratulations!
subramanianvb 1 year ago
@subramanianvb: Thank you! Thank you! And thank you! :)
JaiKhalsa 10 months ago
That was just marvelous......I see that this was done in early 2009....do you have anything more recent....Would love to see some more of your work...
raghav9in03 1 year ago
@raghav9in03: Thank you so much! I do have some newer videos, but we're having a few "technical difficulties"... I hope to post them soon. :)
JaiKhalsa 10 months ago
Awesome performance. I kept watching all of your videos. You must perform in a bigger auditorium and also in India ( if possible). Hope you reach great heights.
getstrengthful 1 year ago
@getstrengthful: Thank you! Your words are so kind! May they go from your lips to Divine ears. :)
JaiKhalsa 10 months ago
You look like Julia Roberts and I think you talk like her as well. Very mature and modest!
RainbowPalette 1 year ago
@RainbowPalette: That's a very kind compliment - thank you!
JaiKhalsa 10 months ago
I signed in to like ur vid .. ausome stuff .. way to go ..
ronorocks 1 year ago
@ronorocks: Thanks!! I always appreciate an extra thumbs up. ;)
JaiKhalsa 10 months ago
Excellent :) .... your expressions in the dance are too good!....really appreciate your dedication and effort...All The Best!
raghuraaga 1 year ago
@raghuraaga: And I really appreciate your kind words - thank you!
JaiKhalsa 10 months ago
awesome ............. :)
bembiri 1 year ago
@bembiri: Thank you! (Belated!)
JaiKhalsa 10 months ago
awesome :)
sriturlapati 1 year ago
@sriturlapati: Thanks very much! (Very belated!)
JaiKhalsa 10 months ago
First of all you look great in Indian costume.! it really enhances your beauty.! :)
Your really have learnt the art of Bharatha natya really well ,though i'm not a dancer but i can see that in you.! Such a dedication..! nuances in the dances we call it as NANILAM is awesome..! Expressions BHAVNA are really great..! Good luck JAI.! :)
kichathedelver 1 year ago
@kichathedelver: This response is LONG overdue - my apologies. Thank you so much for your support! I really appreciate everything you said, and I can only hope to continue to improve so that I may be worthy of such kind words. Best of luck to you too!
JaiKhalsa 10 months ago
Hey jai you are simply superb, I really appreciate your dedication towards Indian Classical dance.. I am great fan of you.. wanna be your friend.. get in touch!
0927lisa 1 year ago
@0927lisa: And I really appreciate your kind words - even though it might not seem that way, with such a long delay...! Thank you!
JaiKhalsa 10 months ago
wow! great dance and you look so pretty on sari... love it...
nutri50 1 year ago
@nutri50: Thanks very much! (Belated!)
JaiKhalsa 10 months ago
wow..that was awesome..:)
am also ganna be learning that soon
nice !
cuteindianboi 1 year ago
@cuteindianboi: How wonderful - once you learn it, I'd love to see a video of a performance! Good luck! (And thank you for your support!)
JaiKhalsa 10 months ago
hey!! awesome video, can u please tell me where i can find the song!! please, can u somehow let me know tht?ive learnt bharatnatyam for 12 years in kuwait, and im in the US right now, and i have a performance, can u please send the song to me,
i have done this song when i was 4 yrs old! :D serious!
i really cannot ifnd the song anywhere on the net, can u help me out?!
pleaseee
eligeti89 1 year ago
@eligeti89: Glad you got in touch with me. I hope that helps! Good luck with your performance!
JaiKhalsa 1 year ago
hey!! awesome dance!! its almost the sam except for few steps! anyway!! listen! can u email me the song somehow!! please! i have a performance, and i need to perform it for diwali!!
i have learnt bharatnatyam for 12 yrs, and i cam to th US for further studies, but this is my last chance to dance, and i do not know if i can , can u please send me the song , please please pleaseee!!
rohini.,
email me at eligeti89@gmail.com
eligeti89 1 year ago
really nice. simply superb. i love it. no words can explain how do i feel about the move
jeevia 1 year ago
@jeevia: So kind! Thank you!!
JaiKhalsa 1 year ago
Great! Do you know the name of the singer or any other clues to find this music? Thanks..! :)
nagchicky 1 year ago
@nagchicky: I'm so sorry, I don't know any of the details other than raag (Nattai) and talam (Adi). I'm pretty sure the music isn't posted anywhere online, but I hope you'll somehow find it! Thanks very much for your support - cheers!
JaiKhalsa 1 year ago
Great Dance... Do you know who the singer or any other clues to find this song? Thanks :)
nagchicky 1 year ago
oh my godddddddd the music makes me sooooooo elated and joyful really.
u r dance is a wonder
federerroddickhero 1 year ago
@federerroddickhero: You're very sweet. Thank you for watching and commenting on so many of my videos - I appreciate the support!
JaiKhalsa 1 year ago
Amazing...you have great talent.
nasatwoburn 1 year ago
@nasatwoburn: A very kind compliment. Thank you!
JaiKhalsa 1 year ago
Amazing video. Hats off man!!
thusiyananth 1 year ago
@thusiyananth: Thank you ever so much!
JaiKhalsa 1 year ago
Jai, i hope u will upload more new videos of urs, expecting allot from u... i love ur dances and expressions.... i always come back to ur page to watch this particular video.... i hope to see more new videos from u...
Wishes and expectations all the way from Malaysia. :)
dinesh2002 1 year ago
@dinesh2002: Thank you, Dinesh! I appreciate your well-wishes all the way from Malaysia... and I am happy to report that I will actually be uploading a new video very soon. Some time in the next week. I look forward to hearing what you think.
JaiKhalsa 1 year ago
two thumbs up!!
absolutevodka69 1 year ago
@absolutevodka69: Thank you!!
JaiKhalsa 1 year ago
Great! Nice one.. may i know raga and tala of this??
19rajprem 1 year ago
@19rajprem: Thank you for your support! As for the raga and tala of this peice, let me double check and get back to you on that.
JaiKhalsa 1 year ago
@JaiKhalsa Jai, is it possible if u name us this track... i just love it allot... wanna try to get its mp3... :)
dinesh2002 1 year ago
@dinesh2002: Unfortunately, I don't know the name of this track. It was given to me a long time ago as a single item on a CD, which had in turn been transferred from an audio cassette of a live recording... so there's nothing I could suggest to help you track it down on iTunes. My apologies!
JaiKhalsa 1 year ago
@19rajprem: Rag Nattai, Talam Adi. I hope that helps. Thanks for your patience!
JaiKhalsa 1 year ago
wow great performance Jai. You're doing better than many others out there.
bennyagp 1 year ago
Thank you so much for your support! Blessings!!
JaiKhalsa 1 year ago
this is a vahana not a pushpanjali. pls get your information right.
shuqahx3 1 year ago
Thank you!
JaiKhalsa 1 year ago
*All* Pushpanjalis are not about Ganesha, but this one is. :-)
sirensongsindia 1 year ago
Thanks for further clarification. :)
JaiKhalsa 1 year ago
This is not a Pushpanjali - it's a Ganapati Stuthi or invocatory item.
sirensongsindia 1 year ago
Thank you for the information.
JaiKhalsa 1 year ago
@JaiKhalsa
hes rite...it is a ganapati stuthi..its called mooshika vahana
but alsoo.... all pushpanjalis are about ganesh soo i can understnad the confusion =]
but apart frum that...goood jobb! im also a classical dancer =]
indira2691 1 year ago
Thank you! :)
JaiKhalsa 1 year ago
Thank you for sharing your lovely rendition of these most wonderful pieces. There aren't enough of us out there trying to keep the tradition alive. I can see that you are among the few who really holds true to your guru's teachings. More power to you!
afluker75 1 year ago
It is absolutely my pleasure and honor to be following in this tradition, and I have the utmost respect for my teachers and for all those who have come before me. Thank you for such lovely words! Much appreciated!
JaiKhalsa 1 year ago
hi.. this s ma 1st comment in youtube..thanks 4 spreadin our culture..its a nice nice perpormance...i thank u on be half of every tamil people..really great .. good luck
take care..
MyScorpion45 2 years ago
Thanks very much!!
JaiKhalsa 2 years ago
From one bharathanatyam dancer to another; thank you for spreading the art. I wouldn't have thought of this first but after thinking about it, i commend you for having the courage. Not to mention you did a superb job. Your asthas are clean and graceful and I love your costume!
For all those who balked at a foreigner performing an ancient Indian dance on the street, remember how much wester hip/hop dance is mutilated on the stages of Indian cinema. So don't be hipocritical.
stargrit 2 years ago 2
You're very kind, and I thank you for your generous words and for your support. Good luck to you in your performances as well!
JaiKhalsa 2 years ago
i have no words to tell how thrilled i'm...but i'll say 'keep up the good work!'...btw...where did you dance? (tell me the city that would suffice.. :) )
rgh1986aka199 2 years ago
I studied first in Bangalore, and then with a Kalakshetra teacher here in the U.S.
This particular performance was done in Los Angeles; specifically, in Santa Monica, on the 3rd Street Promenade.
Thanks again for such lovely sentiments!
JaiKhalsa 2 years ago
Hello!
I just want to say that I am really impressed by your performances, and so happy to see them. I am a classical vocalist (carnatic) and it is one of my passions. I don't dance, but I love watching it and singing the songs. God Bless you for preserving our art and Indian heritage!
njmaludude 2 years ago
Thank you so much! Blessings to you as well!
JaiKhalsa 2 years ago
Hi Jai,
Surprised to to watch ur street Bharanatyam dance. Really Great!
I appreciate ur talent in our classical dance .
78vivek 2 years ago
Thank you!
JaiKhalsa 2 years ago
Keep up what your doing. Many ancient dances have died out, and it is amazing to see that you are bringing a heavenly dance from OLD world in to the New World. Bharanatyum dancers bring people closer to God.
westltt 2 years ago
I certainly agree with you on that - it's a spiritual experience! ;)
Thank you for your support!
JaiKhalsa 2 years ago
i sang this song and on the u tube. could you please seea nd mek your (jai kalsa)ccomment please.
vjpillay 2 years ago
Hi there, I love to see that you hear the rythm, which is generally rare in Bharatanatyam non Desi dancers:) Which style do you perform and who's your guru?
Best regards and good luck!
terrierka 2 years ago
I studied first under C. Radha Krishna in Bangalore, and then worked on the Kalakshetra style with Christel Stevens in the U.S.
Thank you for your kind compliment and for the well wishes! ;)
JaiKhalsa 2 years ago
i have been looking everywhere for your alarippu and pushpanjali tracks and you have them. i am sooo happy to hear them. i wish i knew where i could find them.
punjabimonkeyz 2 years ago
Hi there! Another user just replied to someone else's question about the pushpanjali music:
"the song is "pushpanjali" sung by v.p. dhananjayan, available on the cd "bharata kalanjali" "
Hope that helps!
JaiKhalsa 2 years ago
You should seriously go to Boulder, CO. Besides the mountains, and it being a college town of diverse cultures, there are street performers very regularly (usually magicians/stunt performers, and musicians). The main pedestrian-only shopping strip on Pearl street has 5 or 6 Buddhist/Nepali/Hindi shops itself. But, the area also has ISKCON and Naropa University (Buddhist-Inspired Contemplative Education). You would get lotsa love in Boulder.
zznarcolepsy 2 years ago
I've never been to CO, but I actually might be there this November. I'll have to look up Pearl Street just incase I'm able to come to Boulder.....
JaiKhalsa 2 years ago
Excellent choice of music, by the way. I keep coming back to this video so I can jam to it with my ghatam. Do you have the names of the author and title of the song?
zznarcolepsy 2 years ago
I actually don't have the lyricist/composer's names. I've tried hunting them down, but with no luck. Would you like me to e-mail you a copy of the track? It's pretty beaten up (lots of static; must have been copied and re-copied a billion times before it reached me), but it's still great.
JaiKhalsa 2 years ago
the song is "pushpanjali" sung by v.p. dhananjayan, available on the cd "bharata kalanjali"
aipyor 2 years ago
Thank you so much! SO many people have been asking for this; it's great to now know how to answer them. ;)
JaiKhalsa 2 years ago
And I still want to have your babies.
Ha!
I do love the footwork that accentuates the beats on the mridangam/pakhawaj. But also, wonderful it is when the footwork plays its own accentuations, punctuating its own & different parts of the rhythm -- acting as its own purely independent instrument.
Beautiful work!
zznarcolepsy 2 years ago
Still amused......
And still grateful for your kind words!
;)
JaiKhalsa 2 years ago
It's interesting; the body language of the spectators. Those spectators (woman @ right) that seem like they dressed up to accentuate themselves have the worst body language: crossed arms, incredulous facial expressions, an air of arrogance. Those in casual clothes seem to be in more direct appreciation. I for one can't seem to watch you dance without the utmost adoration.
zznarcolepsy 2 years ago
ur so brave,, i would never be able to dance in a crowd like that but u did it so good,,keep up the good work, i like u r expressions and moves so gracefull
ramananarjun 2 years ago
Of course you could! It just takes a little encouragement, which I'm sure your family and friends would be happy to provide.
JaiKhalsa 2 years ago
hi Jai..
thanks for the Pushpanjili dance.. so nice.
where i can get this song? 10 years back i used to dance for this song in temple.
thanks dear
vujtra 2 years ago
I must admit that i watch this video very often, lol... :D
I just cant get enough of this. Seriously, its like being blessed by Lord Ganesh Himself. Ur movements about Him is just so divine with ur smile. Seriously, i just felt so close to Him by watching this. Got the goosebumps!! :D
dinesh2002 2 years ago 2
You're too kind! Thank you!
JaiKhalsa 2 years ago
Hi Jai,
You were good and do take care when you interprete the song.........for MOOSHIGA VAAGANA MODHAKA HASTA you were doing his elephant like ears, which is a mistake.........i admire your dance.......you have a good sense of rythmnin your body for the music....improve more and you'll be a good dancer
kalai45 2 years ago
Thank you for pointing that out! I will definitely go back to my choreography notes and see how the mistake crept in.
Thanks also for your kind compliments.
JaiKhalsa 2 years ago
oh my God Ganesh (yes i know, i find him the most comfortable God to pray to) although i luv Jesus too. both Gods r so sweeet, they accept appologies.
andyandloulittlebrit 2 years ago
im a beginner in this dance and i hope someday i can dance as gracefully as you.... nice videos!
razzmatazz1974 2 years ago
You'll be exceptional; I'm sure of it! ;)
Thank you for your kind words and your support!
JaiKhalsa 2 years ago
@JaiKhalsa im beginning to learn this piece now! i have been wanting to learn it since i saw u in this video! :) blessings and waiting for your new video
razzmatazz1974 1 year ago
@razzmatazz1974: How exciting! Congrats - have fun learning it! Shall upload a new video soon.... :)
JaiKhalsa 1 year ago
Jai I must say.. u were relli graceful and danced so well.. i jus; loved it..!!
xoxo..
devanshi
devasnhi 2 years ago
Thank you, Devanshi!
JaiKhalsa 2 years ago
Namaste Jai Khalsa, first of all let me tell you that you are a wonderful dancer. I would like to know where can I get this songs for dancing bharatnatyam. I am starting with and I dont know where I can get all the songs. Your Alarippu performance was lovely. Thanks!
bubbasparxxx12 2 years ago
Hi there! Thank you for your generous words. I appreciate them so much! Glad you enjoyed the Alarippu; it's one of my favorites!
I'm not sure where - or how - you can get the various songs for performing. Where do you live, what kind of teacher are you studying with, and which items have you learned so far? Your teacher should be able to help you get a copy of any songs that you are taught in his/her class.
JaiKhalsa 2 years ago
you are a master at dancing. steps, movement and expressions are perfect. i like the way you danced confidently. you are extremely wonderful dancer.
priyaraavi 2 years ago 2
Thank you; you're so kind! :)
JaiKhalsa 2 years ago
I have to watch this once a day just for obstacle removal tips...
zartizt2003 2 years ago
Obstacle removal tip #242:
You don't always need dynamite to get an obstacle out of the way; sometimes you can just go over it, under it, or around it.....
:)
JaiKhalsa 2 years ago
really beautiful...... i love your emotion and expression for the song, there were PERFECT! U r gorgeous as well !! Excellent babe!!!
dinesh2002 2 years ago
I mean THEY were perfect !!! and Yea, i will forward this video to ma frens... btw.. .im from Malaysia. :)
dinesh2002 2 years ago
I'm so grateful that people as far away as Malaysia are able to see these videos; amazing! Thank you for your appreciation and support!
JaiKhalsa 2 years ago
hey there, i loved your videos, though some r not available in my country and a few had muted videos. Hope to see more of ur performances... consider me your sincere fan :)!
dinesh2002 2 years ago
So kind! Thank you!!
JaiKhalsa 2 years ago
so beautiful, dear...thank you very much! my daughter have a lessons of BN and I love this form of art too ;)
artraima 2 years ago
So glad you're learning this one. It's a great piece. You'll enjoy performing it later. :)
JaiKhalsa 2 years ago
yes. im enjoying it. indeed, i finished learning this dance. it's a great piece.
varsha5667 2 years ago
was it difficult to go in a circle?
I always find it hard to do pancha nadai (tha ka kita's) to the left.
It's actually quite funny, i'll do the right, and then to the left i look like an infant trying to learn how to walk.
haha, idk why i'm telling you this. haha. Just thought of it, and no one here to talk to right now, on account of it's late at night, so thought i might type it. :)
dtownculturaldance 2 years ago