This is a 7 years Diploma Course in Bharatanatyam affiliated to the Tapasya School of Classical Dance, Mumbai. Students will learn practical and theory of Bharatanatyam in a structured manner over a duration of 7 years, with a dance practical exam at the end of each year.
The training is from the Beginner's level (1-2 years) to an Intermediate level (3-5 years) to an Advanced level (6-7 years).
The course will begin with the basic exercises and stretching, followed by learning the postures, hastas, adavus of Bharatanatyam.
Beginning with rigorous training of Tatta Adavus, along with Natta Adavu, Kuditta Metta Adavus, Tat Tai Ta Ha Adavus and Tirmanams in the first year. Students will learn a host of other adavus in the second year along with the Bhedas and their usage.
TThe following years will entail learning of expressions and dance items which can be performed to perfection with practice.
Items taught are:
1. Alaripu
2. Jatiswaram
3. Ganesha Kautuam
4. Shabdam
5. Javali
6. Tillana
7. Varnam
Easy entry for students of all age groups above 5 years is possible. Age is just a number, when it comes to dance. See you there!!!