Classes

Level 1

Basic foundations of Indian Classical Dance is introduced at this level.

• NamaskaramB
• Exercises and body conditioningB
• Basics of Bharatanatyam (Namaskaram, Angashuddham, Attami, Samam (Samapadam), Araimandi, Muzhumandi,Sollukattu, NrittahastasB
• Basic Adavus (Foot Steps) – Tatta Adavu, Naata Adavu, Pakka Adavu, taiya tai hi, tat tai taam
• B Asamyuktha Hasta Sloka (Single hand gestures)B
• Shiro Bheda (Head movements)B
• ShlokaB
• Simple dance composition(Ganesh Stotram)

Level 2

• Adavus – Level 2 – Kuditta Mettu Adavu, Tat Tai Ta Ha Adavu , Tatti Metta – Pancha Nadai Adavu, Bhramari Adavu, Kartari Adavu
• ShlokasB
• Samyuktha Hasta Sloka (Double hand gestures)B
• Griva Bheda (neck movements)
• Short Dance composition (Saraswati vandana)

Level 3 (Advanced)

• Adavus – Level 3 – Utplavana Adavu, Katti Adavu, Mandi Adavu, Sarikala Adavu, Teeraman Adavu – Ta Ha Ta Jam Tari Ta, Utsanga AdavuM
• Shlokas and PrayersB
• Dhristi Bheda (Eye Movements)B
• Multiple dance composition
• PushpanjaliB

Nrityam (Intermediate)

The dancer develops the techniques to master nritta (intricate footwork) and is introduced to abhinayam (expression)

• Allaripu
• JatiswaramB
• Shabdam B B B B B
• Shlokams

Natyam (Advanced)

The dancer is provided with the expertise of Abhinaya (Expression) along with Advanced Theory.

• Padams
• Javalis
• Keertanams
• Varnam
• Pada Varnam B
• Thillanas