Curriculum involves learning Bharathanatyam in a systematic manner following the traditional ‘Margam’ format.Mandatory enrolment September to May required to complete one year’s couse.
Recital Dance + Shlokams
Theory Single hand gestures. Terms Namaskaram, Aramandi, Samapadam, Muzhumandi
Ganesha Kavitvam/Pushpanjali + recital dance
Theory: Double hand gestures. Meaning of Bha, Ra and Tha in Bharathanatyam, Adi Talam
Alaripu + Recital dance
Theory: Eye, head and neck movements, Devatha hastas,
Jathiswaram and Recital dance
Theory: Pada bedha, Mandala bedha, Roopaka talam,
Shabdam/bhajan + recital dance
Theory: Pataka uses, Terms : Abhinaya, Nritta, Nrithya
Chapu talas: Misra Chapu or Khanda Chapu
Thillana + Recital dance
Theory: Pancha nadai. Using adavus in different nadais.
Uses of tripataka to shuka thunda. Classical dances of India
Theory: Uses of Mushti to trishoola, Terms Tandava, Lasya
Theory: Double hand gestures and uses.
History of Bharathanatyam, The Navarasas.
The Nayaka and Nayaki behava
To learn to say jathis to talam and to use the tattu kazhi .
Solo performances: Arangetram and Salangai Poojai
a) Students who have demonstrated a good grasp of technique (nritta) & facial expression (abhinaya) and who have shown interested in learning the art form will be recommended for Arangetram (solo debut performance) after senior level 2. Arangetram training involves one-on one learning with the teacher for a year and involves learning a second “Margam” a set of 7- 8 dances.
b) Students who have completed their course work can perform their Salangai Pooja performance grades 11, 12. Salangai Pooja is an informal performance in front of teacher, friends and family where students perform the
5-6 dances from their course work.Students will receive a course completion certificate.
- Pre Natyam (5-6 years age group) – Thattadavu 1-5, Nattadavu 1,2,3,4 5,6,7 + Recital dance
- Beginner - Level 1 –Year 1
Recital Dance + Shlokams
Theory Single hand gestures. Terms Namaskaram, Aramandi, Samapadam, Muzhumandi
- Beginner – Level 2 – Year 2
Ganesha Kavitvam/Pushpanjali + recital dance
Theory: Double hand gestures. Meaning of Bha, Ra and Tha in Bharathanatyam, Adi Talam
- Junior - Level 1 – Year 3
Alaripu + Recital dance
Theory: Eye, head and neck movements, Devatha hastas,
- Junior - Level 2 –Year 4
Jathiswaram and Recital dance
Theory: Pada bedha, Mandala bedha, Roopaka talam,
- Intermediate - Level 1 – Year - 6
Shabdam/bhajan + recital dance
Theory: Pataka uses, Terms : Abhinaya, Nritta, Nrithya
Chapu talas: Misra Chapu or Khanda Chapu
- Intermediate-Level 2 – Year 7
Thillana + Recital dance
Theory: Pancha nadai. Using adavus in different nadais.
Uses of tripataka to shuka thunda. Classical dances of India
- Senior-Level 1 –Year 8
Theory: Uses of Mushti to trishoola, Terms Tandava, Lasya
- Senior-Level 2 – Year 9
Theory: Double hand gestures and uses.
History of Bharathanatyam, The Navarasas.
- Advanced Level Post Arangetram and Professional
The Nayaka and Nayaki behava
To learn to say jathis to talam and to use the tattu kazhi .
Solo performances: Arangetram and Salangai Poojai
a) Students who have demonstrated a good grasp of technique (nritta) & facial expression (abhinaya) and who have shown interested in learning the art form will be recommended for Arangetram (solo debut performance) after senior level 2. Arangetram training involves one-on one learning with the teacher for a year and involves learning a second “Margam” a set of 7- 8 dances.
b) Students who have completed their course work can perform their Salangai Pooja performance grades 11, 12. Salangai Pooja is an informal performance in front of teacher, friends and family where students perform the
5-6 dances from their course work.Students will receive a course completion certificate.