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Bharatanatyam Courses
Gandharva Bharatanatyam Foundation
If your child is developing interest in classical dancing, then the Gandharva Bharathanatyam Foundation course is an ideal place to start. The student learns a variety of rhythm patterns at different speeds, language of dance using hands and fingers and basic choreography for performance
- Course Duration – 6-8 Months
- Certification on Course Completion
- Masterclass Included
INR 400/Session
Per Session (30 Min Each)
Gandharva Bharatanatyam Method Book 1
This course is a beginner level curriculum for those who have been dancing for 6-8 months or have completed the Foundation course. During this course, the student not only hones the skills acquired in the Foundation course but also learns the next level rhythm techniques, footwork and hand movements including its application in set dance routines.
- Course Duration – 6-8 Months
- Certification on Completion
- Masterclass Included
INR 400/Session
Per Session (30 Min Each)
ISTD Grade 1
Bharatanatyam Certification course offered by Imperial Society of Teachers of Dance, London, UK. In this grade, the student gets introduced to Carnatic music, basic Yoga and Abhinaya. Our expert teachers help you learn basic rhythm or Nadai patterns, theory from Abhinaya Darpana by Abhinava Gupta.
- Course Duration – 6-8 Months
- Certification – Gandharva + ISTD
- Masterclass Included
INR 400/Session
Per Session (30 Min Each)
Bharatanatyam Method Book 2
If your child has been practicing Bharathanatyam for over a year, they are ready for the Intermediate Grade. During this course, your child will get expertise in solid form, rhythm study, poses, posture improvement aesthetics and learn three new dances. They also learn some advanced theory including the viniyoga hastas.
- Course Duration – 8-10 Months
- Certification on Course Completion
- Masterclass Included
INR 1000/Session
Per Session (60 Min Each)
ISTD Grade 2
This is the progressive course after students have taken the Grade 1 exam and Method Book 2. The student is expected to have deepened their dance adavu skills. Our professional teachers guide you with creative exercises, dance practices, Yoga and Abhinaya to help them ace the ISTD Grade 2 certification.
- Course Duration – 8-10 Months
- Certification – Gandharva + Rockschool, London
- Masterclass Included
INR 1000/Session
Per Session (60 Min Each)
ISTD Grade 2
After the Grade 2 certification, it’s time for you to prepare for ISTD Grade 3. The student learns the Allarippu and almost all adavus used in complex choreography. Our teachers also introduce the student to technical pieces like Kauthuvam, and theoretical concepts from Abhinaya Darpana and Mythology.
- Course Duration – 8-10 Months
- Certification – Gandharva + Trinity, London
- Masterclass Included
INR 1000/Session
Per Session (60 Min Each)
Gandharva Bharathanatyam Method Book 3
During this course, the student learns different advanced adavus. This course is designed to help you transition to the advanced levels seamlessly. Our professionally certified instructors introduce the Viniyoga Hastas, different adavus and help the students hone the skills learned previously.
- Course Duration – 8-10 Months
- Certification on Course Completion
- Masterclass Included
INR 1250/Session
Per Session (60 Min Each)
ISTD Grade 4
- Course Duration – 10-12 Months
- Certification on Course Completion
- Masterclass Included
INR 1250/Session
Per Session (60 Min Each)
Gandharva Bharathanatyam Method Book 5
This is a pre professional course designed for students with 4-5 years of dance experience. During this course, students will learn an entire margam of Bharatahatyam (or set of 10 items – including Pushpanjali, Alarippu, Jathiswaram, Shabdam, Kauthuvam, Varnam, Ashtapadi, Padam, Keerthanam, Thillana and Mangalam).
- Course Duration – 10-12 Months
- Certification – Gandharva + Trinity, London
- Masterclass Included
INR 1250/Session
Per Session (60 Min Each)
ISTD Grade 5
This course is for students who have cleared ISTD Grade 4, and are ready to appear for the ISTD Grade 5 certification. This course emphasizes Abhinaya training. The students learn to emote to a Padam and Keerthanam and evocatively interpret lines repeated in a Sanchari.
- Course Duration – 10-12 Months
- Certification – Gandharva + ABRSM, London
- Masterclass Included
INR 1250/Session
Per Session (60 Min Each)
Gandharva Beginner Laya Course for dancers
The Gandharva professional level laya course is an intense program for those serious about deepening their knowledge of rhythm as it pertains to dance. This course is designed for students with at least 4-5 years of dance experience and someone who has ideally completed Grade 4/5/6 of ISTD.
- Course Duration – 10-12 Months
- Certification – Gandharva + ABRSM, London
- Masterclass Included
INR 1250/Session
Per Session (60 Min Each)
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Course Details
Foundation
Beginner
Intermediate
Advance
Courses Offered
- Gandharva Bharatanatyam Foundation
- Gandharva Bharatanatyam Method Book 1
- ISTD Grade 1
- Gandharva Bharatanatyam Method Book 2
- ISTD Grade 2
- Gandharva Bharathanatyam Method Book 3
- Gandharva Bharatanatyam Method Book 3
- ISTD Grade 4
- Gandharva Bharathanatyam Method Book 5
- ISTD Grade 5
- Gandharva Beginner Laya Course for dancers
Key Features
- Discovering basic footwork or Tatadavus
- Rhythm Response
- Language of Dance
- The Aspect of Performance
- Hard work and respect for Audience
- Hard work and respect for Audience
- Show Related Tips and Trick
- Discovering basic footwork or Tatadavus
- Rhythm Response
- Language of Dance
- The Aspect of Performance
- Introduction to stretching steps or Natadavus
- Embellishments using shoulder, neck and eyes
- Strengthening the spine
- Advanced Natadavus
- Introduction to Paraval Adavus or spreading steps
- Perform Mooshika Vahana shloka and a Swara based dance
- Pakka Adavu
- Paichal adavu
- Simir Adavu
- Sarukkal Adavu
- Viniyoga hastas – Tripataka to Alapadma, Mandala, Sthanaka, Chari Bhedas, Deva Hastas
- Ganesha Kauthuvam
- Paraval adavu, Kudittumettu Adavu, Egarmettu Adavu
- Tattumettu adavu in Panchanadai
- Drishti Bheda or eye movements and Pataka Hasta Viniyoga
- Advanced poses, three new dances
- Karthari adavu, Kathi adavu and Mandi adavus
- Teermanam adavus
- Viniyoga Hastas – Alapadma To Trishula
- Dashavataram Hastas
- Learning a Keerthanam, Kriti and Bhajan
- Learning the nuances of a margam
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- Live Recital
- Solo YouTube Performances
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Opportunity to teach (Gandharva certified music teacher)
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