Gandharva School Of Music

Gandharva Bharathanatyam Foundation

Gandharva Bharathanatyam Foundation

About The Course

If your child shows an interest in classical dance, the Gandharva Bharathanatyam Foundation course is a perfect starting point. This course introduces basic movements for body awareness and teaches traditional ‘Adavu,’ a systematic sequence of stamping steps.

Participants will explore various rhythm patterns at different tempos, learn the expressive language of dance through hand and finger gestures, and engage in chanting. The course also includes basic choreography set to music, culminating in a performance.

Prerequisites

  • Interest in dance
  • Space to dance
  • Dance uniform to ease dance movements
  • Patience to learn

Topics Covered

  • Discovering basic footwork or Tatadavus
  • Rhythm Response
  • Language of Dance
  • The Aspect of Performance
  • Hard work and respect for Audience
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Learning Outcomes You Can Expect

  • Chant the shlokas, do namskar and perform 6 tatadavus
  • Recall and recite how the adavus should be done, demonstration of the adavu according to individual ability
  • Recite the Asamyutha Hastas or Single hand gestures from Abhinaya Darpana
  • Perform hands to the Dhyana Shlokam, Guru Shlokam and Saraswathi Shlokam to set music
  • Demonstrate a live performance

Select Your Package

3 Months
  • • Session duration: 60 Minutes each
  • • No. of sessions: 12
  • • Format: 1:1 with Teacher

USD 16/Session

USD 192/-

6 Months
  • • Session duration: 60 Minutes each
  • • No. of sessions: 24
  • • Format: 1:1 with Teacher

USD 16/Session

USD 384/-

Why Grades Certifications

Internationally Recognized

Internationally Recognized

Milestones in your Musical Journey

Milestones in your Musical Journey

Builds Rigour & Practice Discipline

Builds Rigour & Practice Discipline

Remove Performance Fear

Remove Performance Fear

FAQs

Yes! Once you become a Gandharva student, you will have access to all the resources you need from reading material to practice videos, and even tools like metronome, music sheets, backing track and more. You will find all the resources on your student dashboard.
Yes, we offer courses suitable for adults of all skill levels.
We provide guidance on choosing the best instrument model based on your skill level and budget.
Yes, we offer structured grade exam preparation and internationally recognized certifications.
Yes, there will be both theory and practical exams to assess your learning.

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Acoustic Guitar
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Experience - 10+ Years
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RSL Carnatic Grade 8 Certified
Experience - 20+ Years

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