| Puru Subedi |
Posted
on 04-Sep-02 04:24 PM
Dear Nepali dance enthusiasts of DC Metro area,
Nepalis in America are bridging two cultures. We are holding onto our wonderful native culture, at the same time we are embracing the positive aspects of USA's culture. Since dance is a universal language, this "natural bridge" could be used as an expression of unity. With "1974 AD's eleventh song on their "Limited Edition" album, entitled "Timilai Piratile" (which is American "Country Western" in dance beat and style), we could help bridge the "gap" between our two folk dance styles. And, in so doing, include more Americans in our dance celebration of life.
With an input from Nepali dance enthusiasts', a uniquely styled "Country Eastern" form of dance might be born. These "formalized" dance steps, patterned after one or more of the "Country Western" dance steps, can and would be individually stylized by Nepali's hand and arm movements.
There are one-hour "Country Western" line dance lessons every Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday at "Nick's", 642 S. Pickett St. off VanDorn St., Alexandria, Va., 7:00 PM (703-751-8900). Kalpana, Puru, Hans, and other Nepalis and friends who are interested, will be at "Nick's" this Friday, 6 Sept., 6:45/7:00 PM for the hour of country western line dance lessons ($5). Then we'll go to an available room for a "dance creation" session to discuss and practice the dance steps for "Timilai Piratile". Dress is casual (jeans, T-shirt, etc.), with dance shoes (leather-soled).
On Sunday, September 8th at 4:00PM just before the 1974AD concert, we'll have a "dance rehearsal" at George Mason University with all Nepali dance enthusiasts (Call Hans for confirmation). This preparation leads up to a demonstration and audience participation during the break in "1974 AD's" performance. After the break, we'll inaugurate our new dance as "1974 AD" performs "Timilai Piratile" live. Yee-hah!
Let's celebrate life by stirring up the dance floor a little.
There will be a "Global Village Party" in October, where we will also perform this new dance creation. The party setting is outside around a bon-fire. A drum circle with people and drums from various cultures of the world, including the Nepali madal, will accompany our dancing. If you enjoy celebrating life through song and dance, you'll be invited to the party.
If you wish to participate in this dance creation, please contact following:
Hans Sawyer, hansS100@aol.com
Puru Subedi, psubedi@gmu.edu
Kalpana Subedi, ksubedi@gmu.edu
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