Bharathanatyam

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Bharatanatyam is a major Hindu form of Indian classical dance that originated in the modern-day region of Tamil Nadu.

Our instructors are highly qualified and experienced. Our academy offers a unique opportunity for students to learn Bharatanatyam from our experienced instructors at our academy.

Curriculum Details

LEVEL THEORY PRACTICAL
Elementary 1
  1. Asamyutha Hasta
  2. Meaning of Namaskaram
  3. Chollukattu for thattadavu, nattadavu and paraval adavu
  4. Three basic positions in bharathanatyam
  • Meaning of Bharathanatyam
  • Chollu kattu for adavus
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    1. Namaskaram
    2. Thattadavu
    3. Nattadavu
    4. Paraval Adavu
    Elementary 2
    1. Dhyana Slokam – Recital and meaning
    2. Guru Slokam- Recital and meaning
    3. Samyutha Hasta
    4. What is an adavu? Sthnakam Mandalam Chari Hastas
    5. When do we use the theermanam adavu?
    6. Chollu kattu for adavus
    1. Thath thai tha ha adavu
    2. Theermanam Adavu- Small & Big Theermanam
    3. Thahatha jam thari tha adavu
    4. Kuthithu Mettadavu
    5. Flower Dance (Optional)
    Year 1
    1. Dhrishti Bheda
    2. Shiro Bheda
    3. Thalam – Adi, Rupakam
    4. Adavu drawing and notations
    5. Chollu kattu for adavus
    1. Pushpanjali
    2. Pakkadavu
    3. Sarikal adavu
    Year 2
    1. Pancha nadai – Notations, chollu kattu
    2. Greeva Bheda
    1. Rara Venu
    2. Allarippu
    3. Pancha nadai
    4. Mandi adavu
    Year 3
    1. Structure of Jathiswaram (Pallavi, 4-5 chitaiswaram)
    2. Exploring Shiva’s elements
    1. Jathiswaram
    2. Shiva Panchakshara Stotram
    Year 4
    1. Navarasa in dance- What are the navarasa?
    2. What is a Varnam? (Components of a varnam)
    3. Elements of a Jathi Composing a Jathi
    1. Varnam
    2. Keerthanam (Aanantha Nadamidum Padan)
    3. Navarasa in Dance-An exploration of emotions. Detailed teachings on how to evoke emotions in dance. A technique exploring feeling emotions from within and bringing it to the audience.
    Year 5
    1. Structure of a thillana -Pallavi, anupallavi, sahithyam, chitaiswaram.
    1. Padam (Bho Shambo)
    2. Thillana
    Year 6
    1. Exploring choreography
    2. Dance vocabulary-hands and legs (An overview)
    3. How to understand the space on a stage and exploring its usage.
    4. Understanding dance and exploring yourself in dance-A review/write-up.
    1. Margam exam- A test of the students stamina, the ability to express emotions, memory capabilities and complex cognition. Tested items: Pushpanjali Allaripu Jathiswaram Varnam Padam/Keerthanam Thillana