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NYC Arts in Education Roundtable

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Festivals of India: Holi (Festival of Colors) & Diwali (Festival of Lights) with Gaitrie Subryan

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Gaitrie Subryan
Publish Date
May 1, 2022

Students will be introduced to two festivals celebrated in India and across the globe. Students will learn about Holi the Festival of Colors and Diwali the Festival of Lights. Students will use movement and storytelling to better understand Indian festivals, cultures, and traditions.

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TEACHING ARTIST NAME: Gaitrie Subryan PROJECT TITLE: Festivals of India: Holi (Festival of Colors) & Diwali (Festival of Lights) PROJECT DESCRIPTION: Students will be introduced to two festivals celebrated in India and across the globe. Students will learn about Holi the Festival of Colors and Diwali the Festival of Lights. Students will use movement and storytelling to better understand Indian festivals, cultures, and traditions. Learn more about the Empire State Creates program at www.nycaieroundtable.org.

TEACHING ARTIST NAME: Gaitrie Subryan

PROJECT TITLE: Festivals of India: Holi (Festival of Colors) & Diwali (Festival of Lights)

PROJECT DESCRIPTION:
Students will be introduced to two festivals celebrated in India and across the globe. Students will learn about Holi the Festival of Colors and Diwali the Festival of Lights. Students will use movement and storytelling to better understand Indian festivals, cultures, and traditions.

Learn more about the Empire State Creates program at www.nycaieroundtable.org.

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PART 1: Festivals of India: Holi (Festival of Colors) & Diwali (Festival of Lights)

New York City Arts in Education Roundtable January 5, 2022 9:54 pm

TEACHING ARTIST NAME: Gaitrie Subryan PROJECT TITLE: Festivals of India: Holi (Festival of Colors) & Diwali (Festival of Lights) PROJECT DESCRIPTION: Students will be introduced to two festivals celebrated in India and across the globe. Students will learn about Holi the Festival of Colors and Diwali the Festival of Lights. Students will use movement and storytelling to better understand Indian festivals, cultures, and traditions. Learn more about the Empire State Creates program at www.nycaieroundtable.org.

TEACHING ARTIST NAME: Gaitrie Subryan

PROJECT TITLE: Festivals of India: Holi (Festival of Colors) & Diwali (Festival of Lights)

PROJECT DESCRIPTION:
Students will be introduced to two festivals celebrated in India and across the globe. Students will learn about Holi the Festival of Colors and Diwali the Festival of Lights. Students will use movement and storytelling to better understand Indian festivals, cultures, and traditions.

Learn more about the Empire State Creates program at www.nycaieroundtable.org.

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YouTube Video UExVQ0FSaU44T3pVaEVicnNmV0ttSnFtc1ZwWkF1Zk5OeS4yODlGNEE0NkRGMEEzMEQy

PART 2: Festivals of India: Holi (Festival of Colors) & Diwali (Festival of Lights)

New York City Arts in Education Roundtable January 5, 2022 9:53 pm

TEACHING ARTIST NAME: Gaitrie Subryan PROJECT TITLE: Festivals of India: Holi (Festival of Colors) & Diwali (Festival of Lights) PROJECT DESCRIPTION: Students will be introduced to two festivals celebrated in India and across the globe. Students will learn about Holi the Festival of Colors and Diwali the Festival of Lights. Students will use movement and storytelling to better understand Indian festivals, cultures, and traditions. Learn more about the Empire State Creates program at www.nycaieroundtable.org.

TEACHING ARTIST NAME: Gaitrie Subryan

PROJECT TITLE: Festivals of India: Holi (Festival of Colors) & Diwali (Festival of Lights)

PROJECT DESCRIPTION:
Students will be introduced to two festivals celebrated in India and across the globe. Students will learn about Holi the Festival of Colors and Diwali the Festival of Lights. Students will use movement and storytelling to better understand Indian festivals, cultures, and traditions.

Learn more about the Empire State Creates program at www.nycaieroundtable.org.

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YouTube Video UExVQ0FSaU44T3pVaEVicnNmV0ttSnFtc1ZwWkF1Zk5OeS41NkI0NEY2RDEwNTU3Q0M2

PART 3: Festivals of India: Holi (Festival of Colors) & Diwali (Festival of Lights)

New York City Arts in Education Roundtable January 5, 2022 9:53 pm

TEACHING ARTIST NAME: Gaitrie Subryan PROJECT TITLE: Festivals of India: Holi (Festival of Colors) & Diwali (Festival of Lights) PROJECT DESCRIPTION: Students will be introduced to two festivals celebrated in India and across the globe. Students will learn about Holi the Festival of Colors and Diwali the Festival of Lights. Students will use movement and storytelling to better understand Indian festivals, cultures, and traditions. Learn more about the Empire State Creates program at www.nycaieroundtable.org.

TEACHING ARTIST NAME: Gaitrie Subryan

PROJECT TITLE: Festivals of India: Holi (Festival of Colors) & Diwali (Festival of Lights)

PROJECT DESCRIPTION:
Students will be introduced to two festivals celebrated in India and across the globe. Students will learn about Holi the Festival of Colors and Diwali the Festival of Lights. Students will use movement and storytelling to better understand Indian festivals, cultures, and traditions.

Learn more about the Empire State Creates program at www.nycaieroundtable.org.

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YouTube Video UExVQ0FSaU44T3pVaEVicnNmV0ttSnFtc1ZwWkF1Zk5OeS41MjE1MkI0OTQ2QzJGNzNG

PART 4: Festivals of India: Holi (Festival of Colors) & Diwali (Festival of Lights)

New York City Arts in Education Roundtable January 5, 2022 9:56 pm

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The Lesson Plans

Lesson Plan on Holi: Part 1

Holi Lesson Part OneDownload

Lesson Plan on Holi: Part Two

Holi Lesson: Part TwoDownload

Lesson Plan on Diwali: Part 1

Diwali Lesson: Part OneDownload

Lesson Plan on Diwali: Part Two

Diwali Lesson: Part TwoDownload

About Gaitrie Subryan

Gaitrie Subryan is an Educator, Performer, Choreographer, Teaching Artist and Yoga Instructor. She founded Buffalo’s first Bollywood dance classes, Devi Bollywood Performing Arts in 2013. She is a company member for The Sa Dance Company, under the artistic vision of the world renowned choreographer Payal Kadakia. Gaitrie’s training with Indian dance consists of Kathak, Bharatanatyam, Garba, Bhangra, and Semi-Classical dance. Gaitrie has received grants from NYSCA, NYS DanceForce and is a SPARK award recipient.  Over the years Gaitrie has worked with artists in the Western New York area such as Naryan Padmanabha, Elaine Gardner, John Leher, and Robin Hibbert. 

Gaitrie’s work has evolved through her continuous dedication to learning Indian Classical dance which has given  her  a very unique style of choreography. She is currently studying Kathak dance through Leela Institute of Kathak and with renowned Kathak choreographer and teacher Jayeeta Dutt. 

Gaitrie’s passion for movement can also be seen in her practice of Yoga. She is certified Kids yoga instructor through Kidding Around Yoga and an adult Yoga instructor she received her RYT 200 certification through East Meets West Yoga studios in 2016. 

Gaitrie’s mission is to continue to offer a platform for individuals from all backgrounds to experience Indian dance and culture.