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Bharatanatyam Curriculum 

A structured curriculum from beginner to advanced level training, blending theory, technique, and practical knowledge. Students master adavus, abhinaya, tala sense and experiment new choreography, ensuring a strong foundation and artistic growth.

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Beginner

Foundation

Theory:

  • Introduction to Bharatanatyam & its history

  • Asamyukta & Samyukta Hastas

  • Introduction to Angas and Upangas

Practical:

  • Namaskaram 

  • Basic Adavus (Tatta, Natta, Visharu, Mettu, Paichal)

  • Basic talam practice

  • Patterns with basic adavus

Performance Readiness:

  • Alarippu & Shloka recital with Mudras

  • Simple choreography performances

Intermediate

Intermediate

Theory

  • Natyashastra’s Abhinaya aspects

  • Understanding Tala (Rhythm) and its application in dance

  • Bhavas & Rasas – Emotional storytelling through expressions

Practical

  • Intermediate adavus (Kuditta Mettu, Tatti Metti, Teermanam, Sarrukkal, Kuttadavu, Mandi)

  • ​Alarippu, Jatiswaram, and Shabdam

  • Basic storytelling padams

 Performance Readiness

  • Performing a full piece on stage

Advanced

Mastery in basics

Theory

  • Introduction to Natyasastra concepts

  • Bharatanatyam’s significance in temple traditions

  • Learning various Bharatanatyam compositions and it's works

Practical

  • Advanced adavus

  • Complex Jathis, Korvais, and rhythmic variations

  • Varnam

  • Padams, Keerthanams and Javali's

  • Group choreographies and duet performances

Performance Readiness

  • Full-length Varnam presentation with Abhinaya & intricate footwork

Professional

Solo Debut
Salangai Pooja and Arangetram

Theory

  • Deep study of Tala and Laya in Bharatanatyam.

  • Understanding choreography and composition

  • Preparing for a full-length solo repertoire.

Practical

  • Mastering Margam (traditional Bharatanatyam sequence)

  • Padams, Javalis, Thillana, and Ashtapadis

  • Preparing for Salangai Pooja/ Arangetram

Final Performance

  • Presenting a complete Bharatanatyam Margam with live orchestra

Beyond

Special Classes

  • Workshops on new choreographies and nattuvangam 

  • Practical training in application of angas, upangas, sthanas, nritta hastas and charis.

  • Fusion & Creative Choreography (Blending tradition with storytelling)

  • Lectures - Spiritual & Devotional Aspects of Bharatanatyam

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