Trilochan Aesthetic Living LLP
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Heels & Toes moves the mover in you, freezes the moment; to free you in space, in mind, & body. Building resilience, joy, peace, and health, for you and those who witness your expressive & creative movements.
At Heels & Toes, children and adults can receive training in the various arts of movement & rhythm. We provide a starter program for self-discovery in movement. After you choose your dance form, join us in our studio or online or a combination for the training programs in the respective dance forms. We will live share performances of different dance forms between our registered student groups only, so that they can learn from each other. We also provide a platform for advanced learners to showcase their growth in small audiences & build their network and clientele. Witness expert & accomplished Informances for demonstration of excellence and learn the nuances of subtlety and finesse. May the artist in you be revealed. Find your rhythm & melody with us. We will strive to support and uplift the dedicated in art, through our sponsored & funded scholarship programs.
An ~2000-year tradition of Tamil Nadu, expressing bhava (emotions), raga (melody), Tala (rhythm) through dance. Puranas and philosophy are intertwined in Sanskrit or regional languages for the devadasi tradition performing in temples with bhakti. Let us honour this effort & richness, and be rewarded for believing in this expression. Compositions are set to Carnatic music.
Expresses bhakti though dance with key aspects of 3 bends (neck, torso, hips) and reflects temple sculptures of the time. It is composed on Odissi classical music and dated to about 2nd Century BC. The maharis performed their renditions in temple premises.
An ~ 1700-year tradition of northern Bharat balancing pure dance and expression, having started as storytelling of the puranas through dance. Compositions are set to Hindustani music. With the changing rule of northern India, influenced during Mughal period, is the form we see today. Some scholars suggest the influence of Sufi whirling on chakkars of Kathak, giving it a mystic touch. Sema is seen in the psychological explanation as improving mind-body focus, self-regulation, & positive affect, due to its symbolism with the divine.
A tradition claimed to be ~ 1000 years old. Garbha deep, a tradition of placing a lamp inside a pot symbolising the womb & motherhood, and hence creation of life. Renditions are often dedicated to lord Durga in Navratri. The circling dance with claps, twirls, & rhythmic footwork of performing women around a central lamp, reflects the cyclical nature of time and life. Renditions are set to folk music of Gujarat, celebrating festive energy & social gathering.
A blend of devotion, storytelling, & rhythmic movement with origin ~ 15th century AD in Assam, preformed in Vishnu temples. Rendered to Assamese devotional music. The performances are usually set to Bhagavata purana.
Vibrant storytelling dance form with origins in coastal Karnataka & Kerala dated to have started from ~ 16th century AD. This form blends classical music, folk renditions, & puranas. There is significant emphasis on dialogue, storytelling, make up, costume, & stage setting.
Kuchipudi likely originated in the 16th century AD by the river Krishna in Andhra Pradesh. It is a dance-drama expression mostly involving puranic tales. Heels & toes on a brass plate is a characteristic feature along with the performing artist speaking and telling stories during the rendition. It is a katha form of expressive movement closely resembling Yakshagana. It is set to Carnatic music.
A temple dance origin from Kerala ~ in 16th century AD. It is influenced by both Bharatanatyam & Kathakali. It emphasises elegance, restraint, & softness. Renditions are based on Kerala sopana style music.
A dance form of Manipur state of north east Bharat, with origins ~ 18th century AD. This form emphasises softness and expression with gracefulness. It is centred around Ras Leela, folk elements of the north east, Manipuri classical music, and danced with the potloi costume.
It is a fusion of global and Indian dance forms, highly energetic, with expressive movements and group choreography, using colourful costumes and backed by music.
Spanish gypsy dance form of the 15th century, mixing live singing and playing guitar. It has rhythmic footwork, hand and arm movements, and flowing costumes.
Italian origin from 15th century Europe, heavily shaped by French & Russian features. It has structured technique, it emphasises outward rotation of the legs while maintaining a straight posture. It is set o orchestral music, depicting grace and control.
It is a partner dance from 16th century Europe. It then became a refined social art & competitive sport. It emphasises connection, coordination, & grace. It is elegant and formal with structured techniques.
A late 19th century dance form originating from the Argentinian border with Uruguay, blending local/African/European elements. This form emphasises intensity, connection, & musical interpretation.
Dancers create percussive dance sounds wearing metal soled shoes. It combines elements of African, Irish, & English dance methods from the 19th century. Dancers interact closely with musicality, creating percussion with taps.
Contemporary dance is a dynamic, expressive, fluid, & versatile dance form that blends elements of modern, ballet, jazz, and lyrical dance. Emerging in the mid-20th century, it emphasizes freedom of movement, emotional expression, and individual creativity rather than rigid technique or structured choreography.it allows for significant improvisation. This form explores space and gravity with momentum and falls/recovery.
Latin form of dance from Caribbean with mix of other cultural expressions from the 1960’s. usually performed in pairs with fast footwork & turns.
It is a street form dance developed from freestyle, in New York from the 1970’s. it is rhythm driven allowing self-expression.
Breakdancing is a specific, codified style of street dance with distinct moves and techniques originating from the 70’s USA. Ot has ample athletic and acrobatic elements. It is performed with improvisations and battle, being physically demanding.
Freestyle dance refers to improvised, spontaneous movement that is not choreographed in advance. It allows the dancer to move freely in response to music, expressing personal rhythm, mood, and creativity. It is versatile in form with musical interpretation, emphasising self-expression. It evolved from the disco era of the 1970’s USA.
