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31 Climate 232      www.vimeo.com/202534501

32 Muranpaadu 236.    www.vimeo.com/202781131

34 Kathak 327.   www.vimeo.com/202817776

35 Tarachakkra 247.    www.vimeo.com/202942683

36 Anname 256.    www.vimeo.com/203315299

40 Peacock-Snake 200.   www.vimeo.com/203290295

41 Dolebhaje 239. www.vimeo.com/203292237

44 SaptaTandavam 340.  www.vimeo.com/203294389

51 Thirukural 144. www.vimeo.com/203321457

51 Yethanai Bhavam 244.  www.vimeo.com/203324574

52 Vyibicari 149.  www.vimeo.com/2-3304309

53 The 108 Adavus 156. www.vimeo.com/203307690

59 Three Religions 266.   www.vimeo.com/203329012

64 Taj Mahal 200.  www.vimeo.com/203227444

64 Love Anthem (Curtain Call) 232. www.vimeo.com/203336228

67 Liquid Dance ARR’s 112  www.vimeo.com/203226788

71 America the Beautiful & VandeMataram 148 www.vimeo.com/203225506

72 Snake dance www.vimeo.com/203224953

83 Kaaheched www.vimeo.com/203220864

88 Kangalai Yeruduppaen www.vimeo.com/203217951

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KNS Slide Show Inception.  www.vimeo.com/57106492

KNS Slide Show 2012. www.vimeo.com/110892675

Kalaaksharam Slide Show 2012. www.vimeo.com/57274811

KNS Slide Show 2016 www.vimeo.com/159858849

KNS Promo 2011 www.vimeo.com/47259328

KNS Signature 2018 www.vimeo.com/275745189

KNS Signature2019 www.vimeo.com/375815386

Maatham Medley www.vimeo.com/364815991

Valaikaappu – Traditional. www.vimeo.com/335687864

Bharatanatyam History www.vimeo.com/438320483

Gandhi Speaks www.vimeo.come/355605397

Thamizha Thamizha – cast your vote www.vimeo.com/3303353343

Thamizh Nadu Folk Dances www.vimeo.com/211063961

Karanas www.vimeo.com/328786762

In UTube (10)

Kaaviya Thalaivigal

Sidhdhartha Segments 

Tillana with Shobana

Padmasri and National Award winner Shobana has conducted several workshops for KNS. In 2001 she ‘overnight’ taught a Tillana to 6 KNS Seniors who shared the stage with her.

History of Bharatanatyam

The entire history of Bharatanatyam is narrated in this four minute film music (from Thavamai Thavamirunthu). Starting with the gods and Bharatamuni 2000 years ago, to architectural sculptures, to invasions, to the revival by Rukmini Arundale in 1930s, influence of cinema on a little girl (Rani) in the 60s, to the present establishment of KNS in US.

Hastas

The hastas and bedhas of the Natyasastra is an integral part of KNS theory, essential for graduation. Rani has made the learning process easy by incorporating these 56 hand gestures into this edited film music ‘the world dances .. we are slaves to the art’. Similar items are to be released in a dvd ‘Natyasastra’.

Kabadi

Yoga and Ayurvedha are some of the greatest contributions of India to the world. This dance on the popular sport, Kabadi, for the song ‘vaadiyamma vaadi’ was staged for Mahayatra, a dance journey on the traditions of India, in April 2006 and now available in dvd. Another unique creative idea of Rani’s…enjoy this sports item in a dance form!

Kurathi – Vanji vanthanale

This Kurathi dance has been the Beginners textbook in KNS for two decades now, and has been staged many, many times, but received the biggest applause in a recent Thamizh Sangam show. Dancers: Carmen Lauren

Thamizha Thamizha

Maniratnam’s Roja song that has stolen the hearts of every patriotic Indian, and inspired Rani to choreograph differently. It was first staged in 1996 with Tina in the lead; revived in 2004 with Rachel. Backgrounders: Mona (India), Joann (Bangladesh), Elena (Russia). Venue: Gaithersburg Soccerplex.

Dasaniyamaha – The Ten Commandments

Dasaniyamaha meaning the Ten Rules is based on the Ten Commandments of the Bible, this is one of Rani’s masterpiece composition, where the cause and effects of breaking the rule reflects stories from the Bible, a research by her sons Swithin www.gevacomedyimprov.blogspot.com and Sumithrin www.sumitdavid.com. This was performed in 2000 by ‘the awesome foursome’ Edwina Tina Reshma Shirani. Concept and lyrics by Rani; music by Lalitha Swaminathan and Michael Fernando. A repeat performance in Tamil Nadu Jan 2007. Other unique Christian choreography: Navarasa in Christ’s life, emotions of pregnant Mary, 5 women in Christ’s life, navarasa penmanigal – nine woman characters of Old Testament and New Testament, the Kurathi who searched for Yesu and many many more. As of Sept 2007, out of 485 staged dances, 96 are on Christian themes.

En Athumavae

This Christian piece based on Psalms 103 ‘bless the Lord O my soul’ a group dance that was staged several times by different KNS troupes in various dance tours; this one was in 1999 at an Adventist program. Praising Christ in pushpanjali (flowers) geetanjali (music) paadhanjali (dance footwork) and awaiting his return pugazhanjali (praises). Exclusive music by film music director Shyam of Chennai. Other unique pieces are merging Dhristibedha in Psalms 121; Psalms 23, Yesu Gouvtvm, etc. As of Sept 2007, out of 485 staged dances, 96 are on Christian themes.

Vandemataram – Yesu Bharatham

A complete margam to Christian themes was presented in several locations in Tamil Nadu in Jan 2007 by dancers Shirani, Rashi, Jennifer, Nesi, Davina, Anitha. The mangalam reflecting national integration includes different styles for which the troupe received additional training in Mohiniattam and Kuchipudi and included steps into this piece on the Unity of India. Venue: Women’s Christian College, Chennai. http://www.hindu.com/fr/2007/01/26/stories/2007012602001000.htm