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Bharatanatyam Program
Our comprehensive Bharatanatyam program takes students from foundational techniques through advanced performance repertoire across 6 progressive levels organized into 3 stages. The curriculum culminates in Rangapravesham (Arangetram) - the student's debut solo performance.
Journey to Arangetram
By Level 6, students are ideally prepared for their Rangapravesham / Arangetram debut performance
Stage 1
Level 1 - Foundation
Basic dance workouts, stances, and units
Practice Topics
- Guidelines for practice
- Basic dance stances (Araimandi, Samapadam, Muzhumandi)
- Basic dance units (Adavus with variations)
Theory
Asamyutha hasthas (single hand mudras) and Samyutha hasthas (double hand mudras)
Level 2 - Basic Items
Revision and introduction to basic performance items
Practice Topics
- Korvai (Garland of Adavus)
- Pushpanjali
- Alarippu
- Kavuthuvam
Theory
Asamyutha and Samyutha hastha viniyogam (usages) with reference to Natyashastra and Abhinayadarpana, Pada Bhedhas (feet movements)
Stage 2
Level 3 - Intermediate Items
Intermediate level dance items and acting introduction
Practice Topics
- Thodayamangalam
- Jathiswaram
- Shabdham
Theory
Shiro Bhedhas (head movements), Griva Bhedhas (neck movements), Dristi Bhedhas (eye movements), Introduction to Abhinaya (acting)
Level 4 - Advancing Performance
Complex intermediate pieces with aesthetic focus
Practice Topics
- Shabdham
- Varnam
- Padam
Theory
Karanas (synchronized movements), Aesthetics and applications of Abhinaya
Stage 3
Level 5 - Advanced Repertoire
Advanced level dance items and theoretical depth
Practice Topics
- Varnam
- Padam
- Javali
Theory
Three fold divisions: Nritta (pure dance), Nritya (technical elements), Natya (dramatic elements), Slokas from Natya shastra and Abhinaya dharpana
Level 6 - Arangetram Ready
Final advanced items preparing for debut performance
Practice Topics
- Padam
- Keerthanam
- Thillana
Theory
Taala (time measure) in dance with special reference to carnatic music techniques
🎠Student will be ideally ready for Rangapravesham / Arangetram