Reha Swiss, Bern, 29.Apr.2023
REHASWiSS was founded as an association in 1977 by Joseph Aerthott together with friends from Switzerland. Joseph grew up in Kerala, India, then studied psychology in Switzerland and then worked for the Swiss Disability Insurance (IV) in Bern for a long time....
ISTD exams 21.Jan.2023
The Imperial Society for Teachers of Dance (ISTD) is a UK based examination board that awards Diplomas in all categories of Dance. ISTD exams are conducted online and are thus very convenient for dance students abroad. The syllabus is very well thought out and made...
CERN Visit, 12.Nov.2022
Visit to CERN to see the Nataraja on 12th November 2022. As part of the dance studies we made a trip to CERN where a 2-meter high Nataraja statue is installed. The intent of this trip was to know more about the Lord of dance and all his attributes. The statue is a...
Omkara performance at Kalacharam, 23.Oct.2022
Kalacharam Cultural evening- 4th year Annual Day Celebrations- 23rd October 2022 Omkara students performed at Kalacharam, a Centre for learning languages and fine arts in Geneva.
30th Anniverary, Interreligious Platform, 06.Nov.2022
The Interreligious Platform celebrated their 30th anniversary on 6th November 2022. On this occasion the students of Omkara were asked to represent India and Hindu Religion. The religious and mythological aspect prevalent in Indian art forms was highlighted through...
Durga Puja celebrations, Vedanta Centre, 01.Oct.2022
During Navarathri, Durga Puja celebrations were held at the Vedanta Centre on 1st October 2022. The students offered a dance on Saraswati at the puja conducted by Swami Amarananda and sought blessings from him.
Navrathri Celebrations, 5.Oct.2022
Navrathri Celebrations were held at Omkara Space on 5th October 2022. This is an event the students look forward to and participate in with great enthusiasm. Jingles are blessed and prayers are offered to Goddess Saraswati for knowledge.
Yoga for dancers, Yulai Pustueva, 15.Sep.2022
A Yoga Session on 4th September 2022 was conducted by Yulia Pustueva. Body strength and Alignment through Yoga was the theme of the session. These yoga sessions help the dance students assess their dance postures to have a better stance/balance and to hold the pose...