Young Indian Culture Group
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ANNOUNCEMENTS FOR THIS SATURDAY
Please come early to register and resolve timing conflicts
MEET YOUR TEACHER DAY OCTOBER 9th!!
Odissi class starts this Saturday, Oct. 2nd. The beginner class will be at 2pm.
Bollywood classes start this Saturday, Oct. 2nd. The schedule has been changed to accommodate the needs of students who want both bollywood and another class (for complete Schedule see the "Dance" tab).
Kathak classes start this Saturday. Beginner class will be at 3:30. The 4:30 class is for kids with 1-2 yrs experience and the approval of the teacher.
Bharatnatyam classes start on Oct. 9th. New Students, call for details.
Tabla 2pm class; NEW 1pm class--please attend!
Telugu class is back!! 3:15-4:30pm for ages 4&up. The main focus will be on conversation.
Adult Yoga 3:30-4:30 class--Come join us!
Adult Gita 12:45-1:45pm - Exploring the lessons in Bhagavatham. Class starts this week.
Adult Leadership Forum Adults interested in participating in a panel discussion to share experiences with our senior youth. Sign up sheets will be available Saturday.
BrainPower Workshops Leadership, Creativity and Personal Development (LCPD) for middle schoolers for 3 sessions on October 9, 16, 23. Gr 4-8.
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Shlokas
 Youth Class at 1PM
Adult Class at 2PM
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Hindi
 We extend a warm welcome to our new and returning students. As we start the new year we have great news. Three of our students who took the Prarambhik Exam-the second level in the series of exams held by the Wardha Samiti -India held in April 2010 have passed in the first class and one student who took the Prathamik Exam -the first level held in September 2009 passed in the first class with distinction. We have four students who will be ready to take the first and second level of the exams in October 2010. We wish them great success!!
We're off to a great start this year!
Openings in Beginner Hindi at 1PM & Conversational Hindi at 3:15
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Languages
 TAMILAll are welcome at the 3:15-4:30 class for ages 6&upTELUGUWe are happy to announce the return of Telugu to our program! The class will be 3:15-4:30 for ages 4 & up. The main focus will be on conversation. |
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Dance
ODISSI* NEW Beginner Odissi class forming at YICG on October 2nd, 2010 at 2 PM. Please register yourself - your child for an amazing journey in Odissi in the Padmashri Guru Mayadhar Raut Gharana with Mala Desai.
* YICG Odissi students will perform at the Diwali Festival at South Street Seaport on 10/3/10. Do come and cheer them on.
Recent News:
"Gurutattva" on 9/19/10 - Jaan R. Freeman (Bharatanatyam) and Mala Desai (Odissi) celebrated the element of their Gurus presenting unique collaborative works to wide acclaim and applause at the City Center Studios in Manhattan.
BHARATANATYAM
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/malinianddancers
Malini Srinivasan and Dancers present
Tejas-Luminous and the premiere of Siva´s Grief.
Fri. Oct. 1 and Sat. Oct. 2, 7:30 pm at the Little Theater
LaGuardia Performing Arts Center, Queens
Tickets on sale at www.laguardiaperformingarts.org
BOLLYWOOD
The new schedule is as follows:
1:15-2:15 - 4&5 yr olds (for kids in the 2:15 vedic heritage class)
2:15-3:15 - 6&up (for kids in a 3:15 class such as hindi conversation)
3:30-4:30 - 8&up (requirement: 2 yrs bollywood experience and approval of dance teacher)
4:30-5:30 - 6&up (new class added)
KATHAK
Kathak classes start this Saturday.
3:30 - Beginner Class
4:30 - for students with 1-2 yrs experience and teacher's approval
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Music
 Carnatic Music
Please inquire at the desk on Saturday for private and semi-private lessons with Lalitha Badrinath.
Tabla New class being offered at 1pm, if you are interested please come this Saturday. If we have enough students, we will run this class in addition to the 2pm class.Hindustani Music -- Please sign up if interested, availability upon sufficient registration |
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Adult Classes
 ADULT GITA 12:45-1:45pm - Exploring the lessons in Bhagavatham. Class starts this week
YOGA 3:30-4:30 class, come join us!
BADMINTONYICG will be running a Voluntary Badminton League for parents on Saturdays from 1.30pm to 4.30pm. This will be open to parents who have their kids studying at YICG on Saturdays. We encourage anyone who is interested to contact our front desk on the 2nd of October to sign up. The fees for the yearly program is $110 ( $20 registration fees and $90 for badminton). Badminton Birdies ( shuttles ) and all required equipment will be provided by YICG. Please bring your own badminton rackets for the game.Since this is a voluntary group we would expect all players to actively participate in setting up the court and cleaning up after the game. |
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BRAINPOWER!
 Special Leadership, Creativity and Personal Development (LCPD) for middle schoolers
3 sessions on October 9, 16, 23. Gr 4-8.
Leadership, Creativity & Personal Development
Thinking for the 21st century - the life skills of Creativity, Communication and Collaboration. Overcome mental blocks to use the full potential of your mind through innovative games & exercises. |
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Book Clubs
Youth Book Club -- Schedule to be posted shortly
From Rohith Rokkam- the first book for discussion will be "The Wish" by Gail Carson Levine. The second book we will be discussing is "Schooled" by Gordan Korman.
Adult Book Club - September 25th 2.00 p.m
The book for discussion is "Blind Eye" by James B Stewart
October 9th - The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo by Stieg Larsson and Reg Keeland
November 13th - The gift of an Ordinary day - a mother's memoir by Katrina Kenison
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 YICG WELCOMES YOU!
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Sincerely,
Rathi Raja
Young Indian Culture Group, Inc. |
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