Gandharva School Of Music

Gandharva Bharathanatyam Method Book 1

Gandharva Bharathanatyam Method Book 1

About The Course

Is your child ready to take the next step toward becoming a graceful Bharathanatyam dancer? The Gandharva Bharathanatyam Low Intermediate Grade course is designed to help them progress on their journey!

This beginner-level program is ideal for those with 6-8 months of dance experience or who have completed the Foundation course. Students will build upon the skills learned in the Foundation course, mastering more advanced rhythm techniques, footwork, and hand movements, and applying them in structured dance routines.

Prerequisites

  • Must have completed Bharathanatyam Foundation course or at least 6 months of prior training

Topics Covered

  • 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

Learning Outcomes You Can Expect

  • Dance and recite all 8 tatadavus, 8 natadavus and 2 Paraval adavs with hands
  • Demonstrate the adavus according to individual ability
  • Demonstrate Samyutha Hastas (double hand) gestures, Greeva Bheda (neck movements), Shiro Bheda (head movements) from Abhinaya darpana
  • Recite shlokas on Hanuman and Hayagreeva Dieties and perform the pure dance swara piece and Mooshika Vahana shloka Abhinaya piece

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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Rohanel Max
Acoustic Guitar
Trinity Grade 8 Certification
Experience - 10+ Years
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Devraj Pilai
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RSL Carnatic Grade 8 Certified
Experience - 20+ Years
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Nisha Iyer
Western Vocals
Western Vocal Certification
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Kavya Mehta
Carnatic Vocals
RSL Carnatic Grade Certificate
Experience - 15+ Years
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Sanvi Poul
Piano
Sr. Grade, Piano
Experience - 15+ Years
Rohanel Max
Rohanel Max
Acoustic Guitar
Trinity Grade 8 Certification
Experience - 10+ Years
Devraj Pilai
Devraj Pilai
Carnatic Classical
RSL Carnatic Grade 8 Certified
Experience - 20+ Years

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