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Kirtan Training Level One: Basic Skills

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Want to learn how to lead kirtan? This course focuses on the spiritual practice of chanting while playing traditional instruments such as harmonium and kartals. The goal will be for each student to develop the ability and confidence to lead kirtan in a group, or simply for oneself.

No previous musical experience is required for this course. The Kirtan Training course is not for learning music theory. Simple melodies are chosen for the Level One training so that everyone can participate. We focus on the roles of each instrument and learn how they cooperate and communicate in kirtan. Each class will also include a discussion on kirtan as the essential practice of Bhakti Yoga.

Please see registration information below.

Course Description

Of all the instruments, the most important is the voice. Finding one’s voice, or developing it further in kirtan, is a fulfilling experience of self discovery and expression. Our goal is to help each student exercise their voice and develop confidence singing in front of others. Kartals are the small hand cymbals which are important for the rhythm and timing in kirtan. Each student will learn how to properly hold and play kartals, and will be provided kartals to practice at home between each class. And of course, we will put special focus on the harmonium, the instrument which assists the beautiful melodies and moods of kirtan. Students will learn simple but beautiful melodies on the harmonium and learn how to play with the accompaniment of kartals and the mrdanga drum. Students will also be invited to an online group where further instructions and videos will be available between classes.

Primary Instructor

Nitai’s journey into the world of kirtan began in 1997 when he discovered Bhakti Yoga for the first time. This discovery inspired him to fully immerse himself in Bhakti ashram life for 20 years. During that time, he learned much about the expressions of kirtan in Bhakti, and trained with traditional instruments such as harmonium, kartals, and mrdanga. Over those years, Nitai spent time in Bhakti communities across Canada, the U.S.A., and India. His immersion in Bhakti continues to this day through kirtan and daily practices.

Nitai is a director for Kirtan Vancouver, a non-profit organization dedicated to creating immersive Kirtan experiences for people throughout the lower mainland. Nitai will be joined by other members of the Kirtan Vancouver team throughout the training.

Registration

If you are interested to register for this course, please send an email to: hello@kirtanvancouver.com

After your email is received, we will send you a brief registration form to complete and send back to us. Please note that this class is limited to 10 students. Each student will be considered registered after completing the registration form and making the payment for the course.

For more information about Kirtan Vancouver, please visit: www.kirtanvancouver.com

Kirtan Training Level One: Basic Skills

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Want to learn how to lead kirtan? This course focuses on the spiritual practice of chanting while playing traditional instruments such as harmonium and kartals. The goal will be for each student to develop the ability and confidence to lead kirtan in a group, or simply for oneself.

No previous musical experience is required for this course. The Kirtan Training course is not for learning music theory. Simple melodies are chosen for the Level One training so that everyone can participate. We focus on the roles of each instrument and learn how they cooperate and communicate in kirtan. Each class will also include a discussion on kirtan as the essential practice of Bhakti Yoga.

Please see registration information below.

Course Description

Of all the instruments, the most important is the voice. Finding one’s voice, or developing it further in kirtan, is a fulfilling experience of self discovery and expression. Our goal is to help each student exercise their voice and develop confidence singing in front of others. Kartals are the small hand cymbals which are important for the rhythm and timing in kirtan. Each student will learn how to properly hold and play kartals, and will be provided kartals to practice at home between each class. And of course, we will put special focus on the harmonium, the instrument which assists the beautiful melodies and moods of kirtan. Students will learn simple but beautiful melodies on the harmonium and learn how to play with the accompaniment of kartals and the mrdanga drum. Students will also be invited to an online group where further instructions and videos will be available between classes.

Primary Instructor

Nitai’s journey into the world of kirtan began in 1997 when he discovered Bhakti Yoga for the first time. This discovery inspired him to fully immerse himself in Bhakti ashram life for 20 years. During that time, he learned much about the expressions of kirtan in Bhakti, and trained with traditional instruments such as harmonium, kartals, and mrdanga. Over those years, Nitai spent time in Bhakti communities across Canada, the U.S.A., and India. His immersion in Bhakti continues to this day through kirtan and daily practices.

Nitai is a director for Kirtan Vancouver, a non-profit organization dedicated to creating immersive Kirtan experiences for people throughout the lower mainland. Nitai will be joined by other members of the Kirtan Vancouver team throughout the training.

Registration

If you are interested to register for this course, please send an email to: hello@kirtanvancouver.com

After your email is received, we will send you a brief registration form to complete and send back to us. Please note that this class is limited to 10 students. Each student will be considered registered after completing the registration form and making the payment for the course.

For more information about Kirtan Vancouver, please visit: www.kirtanvancouver.com

Kirtan Training Level One: Basic Skills

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Want to learn how to lead kirtan? This course focuses on the spiritual practice of chanting while playing traditional instruments such as harmonium and kartals. The goal will be for each student to develop the ability and confidence to lead kirtan in a group, or simply for oneself.

No previous musical experience is required for this course. The Kirtan Training course is not for learning music theory. Simple melodies are chosen for the Level One training so that everyone can participate. We focus on the roles of each instrument and learn how they cooperate and communicate in kirtan. Each class will also include a discussion on kirtan as the essential practice of Bhakti Yoga.

Please see registration information below.

Course Description

Of all the instruments, the most important is the voice. Finding one’s voice, or developing it further in kirtan, is a fulfilling experience of self discovery and expression. Our goal is to help each student exercise their voice and develop confidence singing in front of others. Kartals are the small hand cymbals which are important for the rhythm and timing in kirtan. Each student will learn how to properly hold and play kartals, and will be provided kartals to practice at home between each class. And of course, we will put special focus on the harmonium, the instrument which assists the beautiful melodies and moods of kirtan. Students will learn simple but beautiful melodies on the harmonium and learn how to play with the accompaniment of kartals and the mrdanga drum. Students will also be invited to an online group where further instructions and videos will be available between classes.

Primary Instructor

Nitai’s journey into the world of kirtan began in 1997 when he discovered Bhakti Yoga for the first time. This discovery inspired him to fully immerse himself in Bhakti ashram life for 20 years. During that time, he learned much about the expressions of kirtan in Bhakti, and trained with traditional instruments such as harmonium, kartals, and mrdanga. Over those years, Nitai spent time in Bhakti communities across Canada, the U.S.A., and India. His immersion in Bhakti continues to this day through kirtan and daily practices.

Nitai is a director for Kirtan Vancouver, a non-profit organization dedicated to creating immersive Kirtan experiences for people throughout the lower mainland. Nitai will be joined by other members of the Kirtan Vancouver team throughout the training.

Registration

If you are interested to register for this course, please send an email to: hello@kirtanvancouver.com

After your email is received, we will send you a brief registration form to complete and send back to us. Please note that this class is limited to 10 students. Each student will be considered registered after completing the registration form and making the payment for the course.

For more information about Kirtan Vancouver, please visit: www.kirtanvancouver.com

Kirtan Training Level One: Basic Skills

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Want to learn how to lead kirtan? This course focuses on the spiritual practice of chanting while playing traditional instruments such as harmonium and kartals. The goal will be for each student to develop the ability and confidence to lead kirtan in a group, or simply for oneself.

No previous musical experience is required for this course. The Kirtan Training course is not for learning music theory. Simple melodies are chosen for the Level One training so that everyone can participate. We focus on the roles of each instrument and learn how they cooperate and communicate in kirtan. Each class will also include a discussion on kirtan as the essential practice of Bhakti Yoga.

Please see registration information below.

Course Description

Of all the instruments, the most important is the voice. Finding one’s voice, or developing it further in kirtan, is a fulfilling experience of self discovery and expression. Our goal is to help each student exercise their voice and develop confidence singing in front of others. Kartals are the small hand cymbals which are important for the rhythm and timing in kirtan. Each student will learn how to properly hold and play kartals, and will be provided kartals to practice at home between each class. And of course, we will put special focus on the harmonium, the instrument which assists the beautiful melodies and moods of kirtan. Students will learn simple but beautiful melodies on the harmonium and learn how to play with the accompaniment of kartals and the mrdanga drum. Students will also be invited to an online group where further instructions and videos will be available between classes.

Primary Instructor

Nitai’s journey into the world of kirtan began in 1997 when he discovered Bhakti Yoga for the first time. This discovery inspired him to fully immerse himself in Bhakti ashram life for 20 years. During that time, he learned much about the expressions of kirtan in Bhakti, and trained with traditional instruments such as harmonium, kartals, and mrdanga. Over those years, Nitai spent time in Bhakti communities across Canada, the U.S.A., and India. His immersion in Bhakti continues to this day through kirtan and daily practices.

Nitai is a director for Kirtan Vancouver, a non-profit organization dedicated to creating immersive Kirtan experiences for people throughout the lower mainland. Nitai will be joined by other members of the Kirtan Vancouver team throughout the training.

Registration

If you are interested to register for this course, please send an email to: hello@kirtanvancouver.com

After your email is received, we will send you a brief registration form to complete and send back to us. Please note that this class is limited to 10 students. Each student will be considered registered after completing the registration form and making the payment for the course.

For more information about Kirtan Vancouver, please visit: www.kirtanvancouver.com

Youth Breakdancing (6-Week Progressive Course)

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YOUTH Breakdancing

Progressive Classes with Stueytellar

Days: Fridays from 4:00 to 5:00 pm, beginning September 23rd

Ages: 9-14 Years

Levels: Beginners and Intermediate levels, all welcome! It will be a progressive that will focus on the building blocks necessary to excel in the breakdance journey.

Indoor Shoes: Come prepared to change your footwear once you’ve arrived, clean indoor runners only.

Bring: Water, tuques, long pants that you can move freely in for slides and stretches.

Cost: $80 for all 6 sessions (e-transfer to stueytellar@gmail.com)

Youth Breakdancing (6-Week Progressive Course)

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YOUTH Breakdancing

Progressive Classes with Stueytellar

Days: Fridays from 4:00 to 5:00 pm, beginning September 23rd

Ages: 9-14 Years

Levels: Beginners and Intermediate levels, all welcome! It will be a progressive that will focus on the building blocks necessary to excel in the breakdance journey.

Indoor Shoes: Come prepared to change your footwear once you’ve arrived, clean indoor runners only.

Bring: Water, tuques, long pants that you can move freely in for slides and stretches.

Cost: $80 for all 6 sessions (e-transfer to stueytellar@gmail.com)

Youth Breakdancing (6-Week Progressive Course)

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YOUTH Breakdancing

Progressive Classes with Stueytellar

Days: Fridays from 4:00 to 5:00 pm, beginning September 23rd

Ages: 9-14 Years

Levels: Beginners and Intermediate levels, all welcome! It will be a progressive that will focus on the building blocks necessary to excel in the breakdance journey.

Indoor Shoes: Come prepared to change your footwear once you’ve arrived, clean indoor runners only.

Bring: Water, tuques, long pants that you can move freely in for slides and stretches.

Cost: $80 for all 6 sessions (e-transfer to stueytellar@gmail.com)

Kirtan Training Level One: Basic Skills

/in /by

Want to learn how to lead kirtan? This course focuses on the spiritual practice of chanting while playing traditional instruments such as harmonium and kartals. The goal will be for each student to develop the ability and confidence to lead kirtan in a group, or simply for oneself.

No previous musical experience is required for this course. The Kirtan Training course is not for learning music theory. Simple melodies are chosen for the Level One training so that everyone can participate. We focus on the roles of each instrument and learn how they cooperate and communicate in kirtan. Each class will also include a discussion on kirtan as the essential practice of Bhakti Yoga.

Please see registration information below.

Course Description

Of all the instruments, the most important is the voice. Finding one’s voice, or developing it further in kirtan, is a fulfilling experience of self discovery and expression. Our goal is to help each student exercise their voice and develop confidence singing in front of others. Kartals are the small hand cymbals which are important for the rhythm and timing in kirtan. Each student will learn how to properly hold and play kartals, and will be provided kartals to practice at home between each class. And of course, we will put special focus on the harmonium, the instrument which assists the beautiful melodies and moods of kirtan. Students will learn simple but beautiful melodies on the harmonium and learn how to play with the accompaniment of kartals and the mrdanga drum. Students will also be invited to an online group where further instructions and videos will be available between classes.

Primary Instructor

Nitai’s journey into the world of kirtan began in 1997 when he discovered Bhakti Yoga for the first time. This discovery inspired him to fully immerse himself in Bhakti ashram life for 20 years. During that time, he learned much about the expressions of kirtan in Bhakti, and trained with traditional instruments such as harmonium, kartals, and mrdanga. Over those years, Nitai spent time in Bhakti communities across Canada, the U.S.A., and India. His immersion in Bhakti continues to this day through kirtan and daily practices.

Nitai is a director for Kirtan Vancouver, a non-profit organization dedicated to creating immersive Kirtan experiences for people throughout the lower mainland. Nitai will be joined by other members of the Kirtan Vancouver team throughout the training.

Registration

If you are interested to register for this course, please send an email to: hello@kirtanvancouver.com

After your email is received, we will send you a brief registration form to complete and send back to us. Please note that this class is limited to 10 students. Each student will be considered registered after completing the registration form and making the payment for the course.

For more information about Kirtan Vancouver, please visit: www.kirtanvancouver.com

Youth Breakdancing (Progressive)

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Stewart Iguidez – a.k.a. Stuey Tellar – is an extraordinary, eclectic freestyle dancer and choreographer. He is greatly respected for his dance contribution within Canada. His dance style is the ultimate fusion of urban movement, consisting of b-boying, popping, house, new jack, swing, tutting, isolation and video dance. A natural entertainer, Stuey Tellar keeps his audiences mesmerized and inspires other dancers with fresh innovative movement. 

9 years ago Stewart Discovered a new love for yoga and completed his yin teacher Training. 

Stewart started as a b-boy in the mid 90’s before taking interest in hip hop choreography. He has developed his style and skills over the years, dancing across North America notably in battles for Rock Da House, Monsters of Hip Hop, and Battle Zone. He has won titles in World of Dance Seattle and Vancouver with his crew, The Faculty, as well as Bodyrock San Diego and Artists Emerge Upper Division. 

Stewart’s classes are high energy fun. He creates a comfortable setting for all levels to learn the latest of urban movement. His teaching philosophy is to create a fun and safe environment for students to develop their skills, offering tools to become more efficient learners, and to have a deeper sensitivity to body awareness and musicality.

Youth Breakdancing (Progressive)

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Stewart Iguidez – a.k.a. Stuey Tellar – is an extraordinary, eclectic freestyle dancer and choreographer. He is greatly respected for his dance contribution within Canada. His dance style is the ultimate fusion of urban movement, consisting of b-boying, popping, house, new jack, swing, tutting, isolation and video dance. A natural entertainer, Stuey Tellar keeps his audiences mesmerized and inspires other dancers with fresh innovative movement. 

9 years ago Stewart Discovered a new love for yoga and completed his yin teacher Training. 

Stewart started as a b-boy in the mid 90’s before taking interest in hip hop choreography. He has developed his style and skills over the years, dancing across North America notably in battles for Rock Da House, Monsters of Hip Hop, and Battle Zone. He has won titles in World of Dance Seattle and Vancouver with his crew, The Faculty, as well as Bodyrock San Diego and Artists Emerge Upper Division. 

Stewart’s classes are high energy fun. He creates a comfortable setting for all levels to learn the latest of urban movement. His teaching philosophy is to create a fun and safe environment for students to develop their skills, offering tools to become more efficient learners, and to have a deeper sensitivity to body awareness and musicality.