Dance

Bharatanatyam

At Nrityalaya Academy, the classes cater to a wide range of age groups, starting from 5 years old and above. Special batches are designed specifically for adults, ensuring that learners of all ages can pursue their passion for Bharatanatyam. The academy offers both online and offline classes, providing flexibility and convenience for students. Additionally, one-to-one classes are available for a more personalized learning experience.

The classes at Nrityalaya Academy are structured to prepare students for certification and diploma exams from reputed universities, ensuring a comprehensive and recognized education in Bharatanatyam.

Basic Level

  • Angashuddhi (exercise)
  • Introduction to Indian classical dance forms (theory)
  • Adavus (Practical)
  • Asamyutha hasthas, samyutha hasthas (Practical)
  • Dhyana shlokas (practical), basic terminology
  • Krithis (practical)

Intermediate Level:

  • Angavinyasa
  • Second level of adavus (Practical)
  • Asamyutha, samyutha hastha viniyoga (Practical)
  • Insight into 'Margam,' shirobedha, drishti bedha
  • Pushpanjali (Practical)
  • Introduction to Nritya
  • Introduction to Natyashastra (theory)

Advanced Level 1:

  • Repertoire of Bharatanatyam (Kouthavam, Jathiswaram, Shabdam) (Practical)
  • Padabedha, Mandalabedha
  • Dashavatara hastha, greevabedha (theory)

Advanced Level 2:

  • Padam, tillana, keertana (Practical)
  • Chaturvidabhinayas (theory)

Advanced Level 3:

  • Varnam, javali, tillana (Practical)
  • Understanding different texts (Natyashastra, Abhinaya Darpana) (Theory)
  • Ashtavida nayikas

These courses provide a comprehensive and progressive curriculum that enables students to develop their skills and knowledge in Bharatanatyam, covering a wide range of techniques, expressions, and theoretical understanding.