AUTUMN / WINTER 2014/15 Preserving the traditional, facilitating the contemporary.

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1 AUTUMN / WINTER 2014/15 Preserving the traditional, facilitating the contemporary

2 stay in touch BY POST: Suite 14, Munro House, Duke Street, Leeds, West Yorkshire LS9 8AG BY TELEPHONE: BY VISIT OUR WEBSITE: JOIN OUR MAILING LIST: Don t miss out on any of SAA-uk s events! You can register for SAA-uk s FREE Mailing List by clicking Register at to receive future Seasonal Brochures in the post. Plus, leave us your address and we ll send you monthly E-Bulletins with the latest SAA-uk news with what s coming up in the coming weeks YOUTUBE: SAA-uk has its very own YouTube channel where you can catch up with excerpts of previous concerts and events! Keep an eye on it throughout the year we update it regularly and you may find clips from concerts listed in this very Seasonal Brochure. SAA-uk s YouTube Channel can be found at: youtube.com/southasianartsuk FACEBOOK: Keep up to date with all SAA-uk concerts, photos, classes and projects by liking the brand new SAA-uk Facebook page, just click TWITTER: Follow us on Twitter at To Book Your Tickets Reservation: Online: General Performance Info: /3

3 Contents Message from the Chief 4 Safeguarding the Offer 5 Performance Rudra Veena ft Jyoti Hegde 6 Dance the Night Away Light Night Leeds 7 Celebrating Our Culture Leeds Library 7 Rendition ft Arnab Chakrabarty 8 Music for the Mind and Soul ft Ust. Harjinderpal Singh 8 Manch Pravesh presenting Sukhmani Kaur Rayat 9 Jasdeep Singh Degun Afternoon Raag 10 Project Navodit 11 Aurat ft Roopa Panesar & 12 Bhupinder Singh Chaggar Funders and Partners 13

4 SAA-uk s Mission is: Enrich people s lives through engagement and participation in tradition and contemporary South Asian Music and Dance Wow! What a amazing Spring and Summer, with everyone cycling, making music and dancing across Yorkshire Now our charity is ready to take you through the Autumn and Winter seasons, bring a smile to your faces, stop you from hibernating and dreading the shorter days and cold dark nights. This is the season to be jolly with so many rich and diverse festivals being celebrated as we all head back to school, college, university and work, after a hot summer break. Happy belated Eid to everyone! Do look out for Navrattri, Deepawali (Diwali), Gurparb, Hanukkah, Christmas, New Year, Uttarayan, Holi and many more festivals taking place between September and March (see learning and participation page 12-13) At SAA-uk we continue to Celebrate Women in the Arts through out Concert Series around Leeds. Kick starting with Jyoti Hegde on Rudra Veena defying the odds in a male dominated world in September. February offers a rare opportunity to enjoy three world class male Kathak dancers with their incredible show Navodit. The season will come to a close with two artists dearly loved and internationally respected, Roopa Panesar and Bhupinder Singh Chaggar on 6th March (See Page 12) This season offers a little of something for everyone, so my team and I look forward to welcoming you all.w Sincere Thank you to everyone who has made a donation and given the time for our charitable causes and support Darren s 10k. I am truly grateful Happy Festivities Keranjeet Kaur Virdee C.E.O 4/5

5 SAFEGUARDING THE OFFER! It is also gives me great pleasure to announce that Arts Council England will continue to support our great cause from 2015 to Even though we receive funding from statutory organisations, we still need to fundraise to carry out our charitable aims. In Summer 2014 we launched our first Campaign called GENERATION 21. Over the next three years this appeal will allow individuals and businesses to make donations and offer support for programmes and projects that are under threat or closure. As a registered charity we are grateful for the donations we receive to help us to preserve South Asian Arts. As a young person in the late 1960 s, a lack of culturally relevant music and dance activities ignited my passion to bring about change for people from all walks of life. I wanted to give people the opportunity to take part in arts and culture that inspire them. In my experience access to arts gives an individual, and in many cases their family, a new confidence, a sense of belonging, an opportunity to thrive and make a positive contribution to the place they have made home. I believe art and culture is the binding agent of our society. Provides us with the tools to express our individuality, highlights a community s uniqueness and is a vehicle to share in, a positive way, things that we have in common. Teaches us to respect each other and empowers us to create a space and place that we all feel safe to grow, thrive and contribute to. Recently I spoke to Biman and Suma Dey about their son Om who joined the Sunday Music Academy in 2012 and this is their story. Om is 7 years old and was born two months premature. As a result there is a delay in his cognitive learning, communication skills, social skills, concentration and gross/fine motor development. I was introduced to SAA-UK through one of their programmes and through further discussions, music was recommended as discipline which may improve areas that I have described above. Through attending tabla sessions at the Sunday Music Academy, Om has made noticeable progress in the above areas. School have also seen change in his progress. Although Om is still development in the conceptual learning, he has shown improvement in his memory retention, social interactions and communication skills. As parents, we have been very pleased to have enrolled Om to the music academy. Om clearly enjoys the challenge that is provided for him and the style of teaching. We would recommend other students to enrol on the multi-disciplines that are available at the academy. So for as little as 1.00 a week or a year will make a huge difference to people like OM and others to have sustainable access to opportunities provided by SAA-uk. You can make your DONATION to our Campaign Generation 21 or appeal Our Music, Our Dance, Our Heritage by cheque, made payable to SAA-uk or ONLINE via our website: (Please note: if you are a UK taxpayer you have the option to gift aid your donation) To discuss MAJOR GIFTS or partnerships please contact Darren Tiffney Head of Finance and Marketing on or darren@saa-uk.org On behalf of all the performers, volunteers and students I wish to express a heart felt Thank you for your donation.

6 RUDRA VEENA (The Veena of Lord SHIVA) SEPTEMBER 2014 Friday 12th September 2014 Time: 7.30pm Venue: Seven Arts 31A Harrogate Rd, Chapel Allerton, Leeds LS7 3PD Tickets: 10 / 5/ 30 group of 4 25 Family (2 adults& up to 3 children) SAA-uk and YYM students only 3 each! Online: ticketsource.co.uk/saauk Reservation and info: Website: Jyoti Hegde presents the Rudra Veena, accompanied by Surdarshan Singh on Jori We continue our year of celebrating Women in Art with the internationally renowned Jyoti Hegde. Defying all odds in a male dominated world, Hegde has surpassed all expectations in her struggle to learn and perform India s king instrument, the Rudra Veena. Traditionally perceived as one of the most emotionally and physically demanding instruments to play, Indian classical concerts featuring the Rudra Veena are a rarity even within India. Hegde makes her debut UK tour accompanied, on Jori, by upcoming percussionist Surdarshan Singh. A very rare opportunity to listen the Rudra Veena and Jori in West Yorkshire an evening that will appeal to fans of Early music, World music and Classical Music For more information on the Rudra Veena visit the SAA-uk online Glossary at saa-uk.org/resources_glossary.php 6/7

7 DANCE THE NIGHT AWAY - LEEDS LIGHT NIGHT October 2014 In partnership with Leeds City Centre Friday 3rd October 2014 FREE! For more info: rd October 2014 is the last day of the 9 day dance festival, Navarattri. Join members of the South Asian Community as they share and celebrate this festival through Ras Garba and Dhandhi. Learn the steps, have-a-go and have great fun with family, friends and visitors to Light Night Leeds. Now in its 10th year, Light Night Leeds is a multi-art form festival which takes place across multiple venues in Leeds City Centre over one Night in October. The festival takes place thanks to the collective energy of hundreds of artists and art organisations, Leeds City Council, and public institutions that open their doors late into the night so that city dwellers can see and experience Leeds in a new light. Celebrating our Culture October 2014 Saturday 11th October 2014 Time: 12 4pm FREE! Not to be missed For more info: or Black History Month at Leeds Central Library Come and join us at Leeds Central Library for a celebration of Black History; providing everyone with an opportunity to explore the art and culture of diverse communities of Leeds. This cultural extravaganza will include Workshops and performances by South Asian Arts-uk, RJC, plus storytelling, conversations, arts & crafts, children s activities and stalls. The workshops and performances are suitable for all the family to share our connections to African and Asian cultures by artists and young people of Leeds.

8 RENDITION October 2014 In conjunction with University of Leeds International Concert Season Friday 10th October 2014 Time: 1pm to 1.55pm Venue: Clockworkers Centenary Concert Hall, The School of Music, The University of Leeds, Leeds West Yorkshire LS2 9JT FREE! For more info and tickets visit: For further information on Indian Classical terminology visit the SAA-uk website SAA-uk is delighted to be invited by the School of Music (University of Leeds) to present two internationally renowned musicians who have performed extensively across Europe, Asia, and USA. Arnab Chakrabarty (Sarod) will be presenting two rare afternoon Raags, Hansakinkini and Gaud Sarang and will be accompanied by Bhupinder Singh Chaggar on Tabla. Arnab hails from the Shahjahanpur tradition of Sarod playing having received his training from Prof. Kalyan Mukherjea and Pt Buddhadev Dasgupta. This particular style of Sarod traces its roots back to the Afghan Rabab which made its way from Afghanistan to India through nomadic tribes. Bhupinder represents the Banaras Gharana (style) of Tabla playing having learnt from the legendary Late Pt Sharda Sahai. Raag Hansakinkini is a melody of brooding introspection and will be portrayed in the traditional structures of alap, jod and gat. Raag Gaud Sarang expresses a mood of profound joy and the listener might find some melodic phrasing similar to those in the opening movement of Beethoven s Ode to Joy. This Raag will be presented in two medium and fast-paced Teentaal (16-beat cycle) compositions, concluding with jhala. Music for the Mind & Soul November 2014 Ust. Harjinderpal Singh and Sri Kousic Sen Saturday 22nd November 2014 Time: 1pm-3pm Venue: Bridgewater Hall Great Bridgewater St, Manchester M1 5HA 8/9 For more info and tickets visit: In conjunction with Ustad Harjinderpal Singh presents mesmerising ragas on the Santoor. The Santoor is a hundred stringed instrument from the valleys of Kashmir, this complex instrument produces a beautiful trance-like sound, which Sufi mystics use as an accompanying instrument in divine music. A senior disciple of Santoor maestro Pandit Shiv Kumar Sharma, Harjinderpal learnt to play the Santoor under his tutelage and has become one of its leading exponents. In this concert, Harjinderpal will perform a selection of beautiful Hindustani ragas accompanied by Tabla maestro, Kousic Sen.

9 Manch Pravesh November 2014 Presenting Sukhmani Kaur Rayat Accompanied by Kirpal Singh Friday 7th November 2014 Time: 7.30pm Venue: Seven Arts 31A Harrogate Rd, Chapel Allerton, Leeds LS7 3PD For more info and tickets visit: Tickets: 9 / 5/ 28 group of 4 20 Family (2 adults& up to 3 children) SAA-uk and YYM students only 3.00 each! Online: ticketsource.co.uk/saauk Reservation and info: Website: A concert that is synonymous with tradition and prestige lead by a contemporary talent who continues to challenge stereotypical preconceptions of Indian Classical music. Keranjeet Kaur Virdee (CEO) We are proud to present Leeds very own Sukhmani Kaur Rayat in her debut classical Tabla performance. The evening will also feature: NEXT GENERATION musicians from SAA-uk Indian Music Academies Traditionally, Manch Pravesh is the formal presentation of a student of the Indian Classical arts by their respected teacher. Sukhmani has been training under the careful guidance of Shri Bhupinder Chaggar (See previous page), who himself represents the rich stylistic school known as the Banaras Gharana of Tabla playing. Continuing with our theme of Women in the Arts, Sukhmani has broken the mould as one of the only young female Tabla players to emerge from the British Asian classical music scene. Sukhmani goes against the traditional expectations of women in music and stands her ground as a dynamic and engaging musician - testament to her unfaltering commitment and passion towards the artform. Join Sukhmani on her personal journey as she prepares to showcase her Tabla centre stage accompanied by Kirpal Singh on Dilrubha.

10 JASDEEP SINGH DEGUN presents An AFTERNOON RāG DECEMBER 2014 LICS in conjunction with SAA-uk Featuring: Jasdeep Singh Degun on Sitar & Sukhmani Kaur Rayat on Tabla Wednesday 10th December 2014 Time: 1.05pm Venue: Leeds College of Music 3 Quarry Hill, Leeds, LS2 7PD FREE! For more info and tickets visit: or South Asian Arts-uk and Leeds International Concert Season invite you to The Venue, Leeds for a mid December lunchtime concert featuring two emerging musical talents. Jasdeep Singh Degun, a male Sitarist and Sukhmani Rayat, a female tabla player, are both young musicians displaying a determined personal passion, commitment and drive to reinvigorate Indian Classical Music in the UK. With immense support provided by parents, music teachers and opportunities created by through partnerships and public investment these two young musicians are successfully carving out a professional music career. They have both toured Internationally; USA, Europe, Middle East as well as across the UK. Here in their home town they are ready to share all they have accomplished and look forward to re-charging the mind, body and soul of everyone and provide a little escape from the hustle and bustle of Christmas Shopping. Project 12 January 2015 Friday 16th January 2015 Time: 7.30pm Venue: Belgrave Music Hall & Canteen, 1-1a Cross Belgrave Street Leeds, LS2 8JP Tickets: 9 / 5 / 28 group of 4 20 Family (2 adults& up to 3 children) SAA-uk and YYM students only 3.00 each! Online: ticketsource.co.uk/saauk Reservation and info: or Website: Project 12 is a band of young British musicians from very diverse musical backgrounds. These 11 (yes 11!) individuals are a mix of Western and Indian classically trained and self-taught musicians. Combined with an upbringing in the British Arts scene and the influences of an eclectic mix of genres, together they embark on a journey to channel their passion for composition and live performance, offering a new and dynamic perspective to British contemporary music. Predominantly London based, Project 12 are in Leeds for one night only so why not start your Friday night with this truly innovative and cutting edge band. 10/11 Project 12 are an exciting group of educated professionals in their own right, who also take music very seriously and are out to showcase this vision to the world Ashanti Omkar (multimedia journalist)

11 Navodit FEBRUARY 2015 Friday 6th February 2015 Time: 7.30pm Venue: Seven Arts 31A Harrogate Rd, Chapel Allerton, Leeds LS7 3PD For more info and tickets visit: Tickets: 10 / 5 / 30 group of 4 25 Family (2 adults & up to 3 children) SAA-uk and YYM students only 3.00 each! Online: ticketsource.co.uk/saauk City professionals by day, Kathak dancers by night, Kaleel Anwar, Pranav Yajnik and Sanjay Shetty perform in Akademi s Navodit. Taking off their suits and donning their angarkhas, lawyers Kaleel and Pranav, and vice president of finance Sanjay, escape the stress of the city by getting to business on the dance floor every evening. Audiences now have the chance to see the traditional Indian style of Kathak performed powerfully in a rarely seen all male cast. Inspired by the greats such as Pt Birju Maharaj and Kumudhini Lakhia, the boys bring the discipline and routine of city life into their Kathak, a style renowned for its intricate rhythms and fluidity. As a male in a female dominated industry the going can be tough, especially as in Indian culture, dance is traditionally expected from girls. However, these rising contemporary stars have broken moulds by finding balance between the success of their jobs and artistic careers, and come together to create a production truly rare for a dance stage. Reservation and info: Website:

12 Aurat (meaning Woman) MARCH 2015 Featuring: Smt. Roopa Panesar on Sitar & Shri Bhupinder Singh on Tabla 7th March 2015 Time: 7.30pm Date for your Diaries Tickets: 10 / 5/ 30 group of 4 25 Family (2 adults & up to 3 children) SAA-uk and YYM students only 3 each! Online: ticketsource.co.uk/saauk Reservation and info: Website: Considered one of the finest Sitar players to emerge on the Indian Classical music scene in the UK, Roopa Panesar has received kudos from audiences and peers alike for her outstanding ability and quality of music. After successful tours in North America, Europe and the UK, Roopa s soulful yet mature style of playing has left her listeners captivated and craving more. Following rave reviews for her work on Talvin Singh s Bombay Talkies, Roopa returns to Leeds to present a concert of Indian Classical music joined, on Tabla, by Shri Bhupinder Singh Chaggar. From an early age Roopa has been groomed in the finer nuances of Indian Classical music under the careful guidance of Sitar maestro and educationalist Ustad Dharambir Singh MBE. She has also had the privilege to learn from legendary artists such as Pt Arvind Parikh, Ustad Shahid Parvez and Pt Bahauddin Dagar. Our series of presenting Women in Art would not be complete without a performance from Roopa, and what better way to end the celebrations with the production Aurat. Certainly a concert not to be missed by two of Leeds much loved artists Keranjeet Kaur Virdee (CEO) The concert will also feature: NEXT GENERATION young sitarists from the SAA-uk Indian Music Academies 12/13

13 funders PRINCIPAL FUNDERS: PROJECT FUNDERS: EVENT PARTNERS: SUPPORTERS: Guru Nanak Nishkam Sewak Jatha (Leeds)

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16 Learning and Participation FESTIVALS OF SOUTH ASIA Empowering the next generation to succeed in a Global World SAA-uk s Festivals of South Asia is a project that can be delivered at various points of the year within the Academic Calendar. Through the choice of the three different mediums of Music, Dance and Visual Arts, school children will be introduced to various aspects of South Asian culture in an engaging and inspiring manner by our team of dedicated and versatile practitioners and educationalists. We can create one off workshops, assemblies or longer term projects that meet your specific needs, fulfill government strategies for numeracy, literacy, P.E. Sports, Faith and Diversity and Arts, whether they have an educational emphasis or focus on fun and collaboration. Music Steeped in an aural tradition passed down over thousands of year, both the classical and folk music are rich and offer creative exploration of numeracy, geography, history, literacy, science and an appreciation and respect of cultural diversity. SONGS OF SOUTH ASIA is ideally suited to KS1 and KS2. It is a selection of songs in diverse south asian languages through which the classical, folk and popular music traditions can be explored as well as poetry and movement SARGAM and TAAL offers children the opportunity to see and play instruments like the Sitar, Tabla, Santoor, and Harmonium. Sing scales, recite rhythmic patterns and numbers, multiplication and division. Dance High energy, precision, mythology and rich dialogue come to mind when you think of all the dance forms that originate from South Asia. In Leeds we have specialists in North and South Indian Classical, Folk and Bollywood Bhangra to Bollywood - Bhangra a dance form that includes the lively loud beats of the Dhol, Tumbi and dance moves that imitate the movement farmers digging, ploughing, hoeing, planting and harvesting the crops. In its earliest form it was a celebratory folk dance of Vaisakhi, the coming of the Spring. Now it is worldwide phenomenon. Bollywood is a chutney mix of dance styles that are choreographed to Indian film soundtracks and songs. Both dance form are all about engaging and inspiring children to get more physical, have fun, build stamina and develop skills in co-ordination, teamwork, camaraderie and respect for each other. Visual Arts North to South is an opportunity to explore two very different dance form (Kathak from North India and Bharatanatyam from South India). Both are steeped in history and are used to narrate great epics of Indian literature through head and hand gestures, whilst equally offeing the opportunity for the class to explore a language to tell contemporary stories, explore movement, rhythmic patterns, numbers and time cycles. Offers schools the opportunities to learn new techniques to create pieces of work, while exploring the history of the particular tradition and geography of country or region that the art form originates from. Indian kite making Rangoli Patterns Tie dying Batik work

17 Learning and Participation SAA-uk is here to help you We have a pool or approved artists that deliver fun bespoke workshops to your school or group and enrich the learning of your pupils! 1 day visit - 4 x 1hr workshop to specified year group - Cost 300 per day plus travel ½ day visit - 2 x 1 hr workshops to a specific year group - Cost 180 per day plus travel SAA-uk also offers Residencies To discuss your school or communities specific needs please give us a call on: or education@saa-uk or keran@saa-uk.org South ASIAN FESTIVALS *South Asian festivals take place throughout the year and the date changes each year as these festivals follow a lunar calendar* Eid Al-Adha and Eid al-fitr (includes Ramadan) Late Summer/ early Autumn Diwali (festival of light) October / November Gurparb (Guru Nanak & Guru Gobind Singh ji birthdays) November and January Uttarayan (Indian Kite Festival) January/February Holi (Festival of Colours) March Vaisakhi (Harvest Festival) April 12/13

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19 Learning and Participation FOLK MUSIC OF PUNJAB The rich cultural heritage of the Punjab (North India) is reflected in its music and dance. The Dhol is folk instrument used to accompany Bhangra dance and songs. It is loud and calls out to everyone join in the festive fun, whether that is wedding, family birthday or Harvest Festival. It is worldwide phenomenon. Boliyan are songs sung in Punjabi, that share folklore of Punjab, family life and occasions, may that be a wedding of the daughter or son, birth of a child or just good old fashioned tongue in check between friends. Dhol get Folky and Funky! Calling everyone with a passion for drums - here is your chance to learn to play the Dhol! With Gary Singh - a musician who has toured the world with the best Bhangra bands and enjoys imparting his skills. When Tuesday evenings 16th Sept to 2nd December 2014 (No session on Tues 28th Oct) Classes Young beginners 6:30-7:15pm Intermediate: 7:15-8:00pm Where Bracken Edge Primary School Newton Road, LEEDS LS7 4HE Fees JUST! 35 per term Punjabi Geet and Boliyan Join our dedicated group of ladies who love to learn and share a Folk songs/boli or two. Bring along your Dholaki to add a beat. Learn and improve you Punjabi or just have a fun time in a warm, friendly atmosphere. When Tuesday Evenings 6th Sept to 2nd December 2014 (No session on Tues 28th Oct) Classes 7pm 8pm Where Bracken Edge Primary School Newton Road, LEEDS LS7 4HE Fees JUST! 25 per term If you are happy too, you can go as a part of the core group to sing for a bride or groom To be and make his or her Sangeet Night one to remember! To book the SAA-uk SANGEET GROUP call Keran on all contributions collected will help the long term sustainability of the group. 10/11

20 Learning and Participation SAA-uk Indian Dance OPEN DAY Friday 26th September 2014 meet the team, have a Join us every Friday to study Bharatanatyam and Kathak dance. The South Indian dance of Bharatanatyam combines grace, poise, rhythm and sculptured movement. Kathak uses delicate body movement, spins and fast footwork to enhance the fine art of storytelling. When: Fridays during term time from 26th September to 12th December (no class on Oct 31st half term) Where: Studios 6 & 7, Northern School of Contemporary Dance, 98 Chapeltown Road, Leeds LS7 4BH The benefits of participating: Explore South Asian arts and culture Learn with the some the best teachers in the country Benefit from body toning, fitness and stamina building Make new friends and improve confidence and self-esteem Tutors for Bharatanatyam: Santosh Menon, Rushia Uzmi and Ramya Tangirala Tutor for Kathak Dance : Smt. Aditi Sen Tots Bharatanatyam Level 1 Bharatanatyam Level 2 Bharatanatyam Beginners aged 3-6 years Time: 5.30pm to 6.30pm Term Fees: 70 Children aged 6+ who have achieved pre-grade standard Time: 5.30pm to 7.00pm (1 hour of dance followed by 30 minutes vocal training) Term Fees: 100 Children and young people aged 7+ who have passed Grade 1 (5 places are available) Time: 6.00pm to 7.30pm (30 minutes of vocals followed by 1 hour of dance) Term Fees: 100 SAA-uk Recommendations for ISTD Grading: Pre-Grade: Age 7 Grade 1: Age 8 to 10 Grade 2: Age 10 to 12 Grade 3: Age 12 to 14 Grade 4: Age 14 to 16 Grade 5 and above and Diplomas Age 16 and up

21 Academy go and register The advantages of studying dance with SAA-uk: Professional tuition from experienced artists and teachers Ten classes each term Classes taught in professional spaces, fully equipped with sprung dance floors Our Bharatantayam classes follow ISTD (Imperial Society of Teachers of Dancing) syllabi and is complemented by professional tuition in Carnatic vocals Participants have opportunities to perform in professional venues Strong policies and procedures for safeguarding children, up to date CRB/DBS checks Full public liability insurance PLACES ARE AVAILABLE: Bharartanatayam - Level 2, 3 and 4 Kathak - Beginner and Intermediate To Register call or education@saa-uk.org To find out more about our work check out SAA-uk Special Offer Receive a 10% term fee discount for you and a friend, if you introduce them to the SAA-uk Dance Academy Level 4 Bharatanatyam Kathak for Beginners Kathak Intermediate Children and young people aged 10+ who have passed Grade 3 (7 places available) Time: 7pm to 8.30pm (30 minutes of vocals followed by 1 hour of dance) Term Fees: 100 For 5 years to Adult (7 places available) Time: 7pm to 8.00pm Term Fees: 70 per term Adults and young people with some experience Time: 8pm to 9pm Term Fees: 70 per term It increased her socio-cultural understanding. She is now eager to show her dance skills to her friends which improved her self-confidence parent of Bharatanatyam dance student 8/9

22 Learning and Participation SAA-uk HULL INDIAN MUSIC ACADEMY SAA-uk in partnership with HERCHA When Term dates: Monday 15th September 2014 to 24th November 2014 (no session on 27th October) Where Hull and East Riding Hindu Cultural Centre 7 Park Street Hull HU2 8TA Time 6pm - 8pm Cost 120 per term per participant The Hull Music Academy is a partnership project that provides access and opportunity for the children, young people and adults of Hull and East Riding to train in north Indian Classical Music with world renowned musician and teachers. Through the vehicle music participants have the opportunity to explore classical arts, culture and heritage that links the UK and India instills pride in the individual and empowers a community to enrich the tapestry of the place that they have made home. Join in us at the Hindu Cultural Centre every Monday (during term time) to develop your musical skills and appreciation for the fine art of Indian classical music. Increase your confidence to participate in community cultural events and share your heritage with pride. We offer: Weekly classes in Sitar, Santoor and Tabla led by Ust. Harjinderpal Singh, Sukhmani Rayat and Jasdeep Degun Tuition from World Class musicians Practical interactive learning, theory and music appreciation A clear structured learning programme Performance opportunities You can find out more at or Keran@saa-uk.org or call us on

23 Learning and Participation Yorkshire Indian Music Youth Ensemble (Yimye) Open Day Sunday 7th September to register and meet the Team When Sunday 15th September to Sunday 7th December 2014 Where Guru Nishkam Sewak Jatha (Leeds) Punjabi School (Second Floor) 78 Ladypit Lane, Beeston Leeds LS11 Time 3.00pm pm Every Sunday The Yorkshire Indian Music Youth Ensemble (YIMYE) is a great and unique opportunity for young musicians to come together and experience playing within an ensemble. Encompassing a broad range of instruments (such as Sitar, Santoor, Tabla, Dilruba, and Vocal) YIMYE uses Indian Classical music as a springboard to focus on the study of general musicianship. Not only will students develop skills in composition and improvisation, but they will also have the opportunity to meet and socialize with like minded individuals. Sessions are open to students aged between age 8-25 Lead by professional musicians Sri Bhupinder Singh Chaggar and Jasdeep Singh Degun. If you are a young musician with a level of proficiency equivalent to Grade 3 or more, feel free to get in touch. Call Keran on or education@saa-uk.org Cost 25 per term (bursaries available) 6/7

24 Learning and Participation SAA-uk SUNDAY MUSIC OPEN DAY 7th SEPTEMBER 2014 Register and get started Music is a universal language that gives you the confidence to transcend boundaries and explore your own and other cultures. Indian Classical music is the foundation of south asian cultural practices whether it be a religious or celebratory festival. We offer training in: Sitar, Sarod, Rabab, Guitar, Dilruba, Sarangi, Taus, Violin, Santoor, Tabla, and Vocals With: World Class Musicians For Whom: Age 4 to seniors citizens are welcome and all abilities are catered for. How much: 1 hour = 75 per term 1.5 hours = 95 per term Family discounts are available, and some subsidies on request (Call SAA-uk on to discuss) Vocals Sarod Tabla Opportunity develop the most sacred instrument (the voice). Lay down solid foundations and learn how to sing in tune your favourite songs or shabads/bajan/sufi (Hymns). Led by Smt Poulomi Chakrabarty. Children & Young People Time: 4.00pm pm Adult Women Time: 5.00pm pm Adult Male (with Ust. Harjinderpal Ji) Time: 6.30pm -7.30pm Learn how to play this popular, deeply resonating Hindustani stringed instrument. More experienced players are welcome to join with Western plucked instruments such as guitar. Led by Sri Arnab Chakrabarty. Beginners Time: 4.00pm pm Intermediate Time: 5.30pm pm Try your hand at this universally loved percussion instrument that accompanies a range of musical styles. Led by Sri Bhupinder Singh Chaggar (Beginner to Advanced) Groups sessions Time: 4.00pm-5.30pm Riyaz (practice) Time: 5.30pm-6.30pm Build your self-esteem, confidence and cultural pride through high quality performance opportunities. Develop skills in Teamwork, time management and leadership all through music.

25 AcademY IN LEEDS *Places are available in all disciplines, please call SAA-uk on to register and for more information* At SAA-uk Music Academy everyone has the opportunity to learn music through which you will have greater confidence to participate in cultural activities, explore and rich heritage and art. Develop Skills, raise aspirations and make a positive contribution to the rich tapestry of the Yorkshire and the UK. When: Sunday 7th September to 14th December 2014 (no session on 26th Oct & 2nd November) Where: GNNSJ, Punjabi School (second floor), 78 Lady Pit Lane LEEDS LS11 6DP RULES at the VENUE: Tobacco, drugs, meat or egg products are NOT permitted on the premises. Heads must be covered; wear comfortable clothing and Jeans are not recommended. Instrument Loans: 100 refundable deposit for - Sitar, Sarod, Santoor, Dilrubha and Sarangi + 50 per term 50 refundable deposit for Tabla + 20 per term Sitar Bowed Instruments Santoor Learn or expand your knowledge on one of the most popular North Indian instrument. Led by Jasdeep Singh Degun Intermediate Class for Children Time: pm Beginners Time: pm Intermediate Class for Adults Time: pm Explore and lay the foundations of Indian classical Music on a range of bowed instruments, including Western instruments such as violin for more experienced players. Led by Ustad Surjit Singh Beginners Time: 5.00pm-6.00pm Experienced Time: 6.30pm-8.00pm Learn to play this beautiful hammered dulcimer from the mountains of India. Led by Ustad Harjinderpal Singh Intermediate Time: 4.00pm-5.30pm Beginners Time: 5.30pm-6.30pm Some of the great benefits learning music through SAA-uk Develop and unlock your creative potential Feel empowered to participate in cultural and community activities Improve concentration stamina and memory 4/5

26 Learning and Participation with SAA-uk After a very busy, vibrant and inspiring Summer, we re looking forward to welcoming all our wonderful music and dance students back with the start of a new academic year. And we really do have something for everyone, whether you re an absolute beginner or advanced learner, an adult or child, a school or community group, SAA-uk offers a whole range of activities to celebrate South Asian music and dance. Plus we re inviting new participants to come along to an Open Day during the first week of term to give our classes a go so if you want to come along and try our music classes on Sunday 7th September or dance classes on Friday 26th September (or both!) you are more than welcome! And we have a new member of the Dance Academy team outstanding Bharatanatyam dancer Santosh Menon; student and teacher at the world-famous Kalakshetra Dance Academy, who we hope will persuade some of you boys to join in and enjoy dance too! We take a holistic approach to learning, enhancing weekly study with additional opportunities to perform and participate in community and professional platforms. We also encourage learners to take in and absorb as much live art as they can, so please have a look at our programme of events in the other section of this brochure. In the meantime, if you have questions or want to register, please call me on or education@saa-uk.org Maria Spadafora Community Engagement Officer MEET THE SAA-UK TUTORS Bhupinder Chaggar Harjinderpal Singh Surjeet Singh Arnab Chakrabarty Jasdeep Degun Poulomi Chakrabarty Tabla Santoor Bowed Sarod Sitar Vocals 2/3

27 Contents Message from the Maria Spadafora 2 Learn & Participate SAA-uk Music Academy in Leeds 4-5 Yorkshire Indian Music Youth Ensemble 6 Music Academy in Hull 7 SAA-uk Indian Classical Dance Academy 8-9 Folk Music of Punjab 10 Festivals of South Asia Sukhmani Rayat Gary Singh Santosh Menon Aditi Sen Ramya Tangirala Rushia Uzmi Tabla Dohl Bharatanatyam Kathak Carnatic Vocals Bharatanatyam

28 Learn & Participate AUTUMN / WINTER 2014/15 Positive Engagement and Unlocking Creative Potential