The Art of Bharatanatyam- Level I

Q: Do the students need the attire and accessories needed for Bharatnatyam to start on the basic course?

They do not need it at the beginning. Dressing up for the dance form will be taught at a later stage.

Q: Can children below 10 years of age learn Bharatanatayam?

Yes, any student from the age of 7 can enroll in this course.

Q: Do the students get evaluated?

Yes, there will be a periodical assessment to evaluate the students.

Q: Do you provide students with additional course material apart from the notes and live demonstration?

Students will receive theory notes, PDF, and referential links on YouTube.

Q: Any specific expectations from students enrolling?

Students enrolling have to be punctual in the class.

Q: What if the student is unable to attend an upcoming class?

The student must inform the teacher about his absence from a particular session two days before the class. In such a case, the teacher will reschedule the class and conduct the rescheduled class on or before the end (i.e. Saturday) of the ensuing week or such other time as may be mutually decided between the teacher and the student. If the student misses giving two days prior notice about his absence to the teacher, then the decision to conduct another class for that student is wholly based on the teacher’s discretion.

Q: What if the teacher wishes to reschedule a class?

If the teacher is unavailable for the scheduled class, they will inform the students two days before the class. The teacher will conduct the rescheduled class on or before the end (i.e., Saturday) of the ensuing week or another time as may be mutually decided between the teacher and the student.

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by Dr. Rekha Raju

25 Years Experience

Recognized as one of the 100 young achievers at the Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav & completed over 2000 stage performances.

US $36 per class |

for 1-on-1, 45 mins class

Recommended: 1 class per week | 12-16 weeks to level up

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Course Summary

‘The principles of true art is not to portray but to evoke.’

Documented in ancient scriptures, Bharatnatyam is not just a dance form; but a language with a beautiful visual vocabulary. If you, too, wish to pick up this dialect rich in gestures and expressions, you can seek guidance from our highly trained expert, Rekha Raju. These classes will educate students on the Adavus (foot movements) and Mudras (hand gestures) to prepare them for a 6-8 minute dance recital called Pushpanjali. By the end of the course, students will have a solid base in the dance form and prepare for the next level.

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Dr. Rekha Raju

Experience: 25 Years

From: India

Teacher Skill Keywords
Bharatanatyam
Education
Ph.D. in Dance from Mysore University
Work Details
Artistic Director - Nrithya Dhama Temple of Fine Arts

About the Course

These classes take an in-depth look at Bharatnatyam, and the curriculum covers the following:

An overview of the traditional dance form, its origin, and history
Introduction to Adavus (foot movements) in all three postures, with feet together, half-seated posture, and fully-seated posture
All the Adavus (foot movements) essential to making a dance sequence
28 Asamyukta hastas (single-hand gestures) or mudras
23 Samyukta hastas (double-hand gestures) or mudras
Performing Adavus and Mudras in sync to render a Pushpanjali (a salute to the God)

About the Teacher: Identified as a child prodigy after entering dance school at the tender age of 3 and a half years, Rekha Raju has come a long way. After refining her skills as a Bharatanatyam dancer, Dr. Rekha Raju has devoted most of her time to Mohiniattam, a dance form popular in Kerala.

Raised in Bangalore, the gifted artist now runs her dance school in Bangalore. Amidst this hustle and bustle, Dr.Rekha Raju completed her Ph.D. in dance from Mysore University, studying Margi and desi techniques of Bharatanatyam and Mohiniyattam.

Her apprentice and assistant faculty trainer, Keerthi Uday, is currently pursuing her higher studies at Mount Carmel College (Bangalore, India). She has been learning the dance form Bharatanatyam at Nrithya Dhama Temple of Fine Arts since she was six, under the guidance of Dr. Rekha Raju.

She completed her Prarambhik and Praveshik Purna exams in Bharatanatyam from Bhartiya Sangeeth Prasarak Mandal (Pune) with flying colors. Apart from Bharatanatyam, she is also learning the dance forms Mohiniyatam under Dr. Rekha Raju, Thalam, and Nattuvangam under Sri. Jagdeesh Janardhanan.

She is one of the faculty members of Dr. Rekha Raju’s troupe and has assisted her in several workshops and significant dance festivals. Keerthi aims to help and dedicate her knowledge to the enrolled students.