Basics of Thanjavur Style Bharatanatyam Online
Beginner
5/5
by Komala Devi
10 Years Experience
5th rank holder in the Master's degree of Bharatanatyam by Bangalore University
US $14.56 per class |
for 1-on-1, 60 mins class
Recommended: 1 class per week | 12-16 weeks to level up
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Instruction Language
: English, Hindi, Kannada, Tamil
Course Summary
Here is a course that initiates the students to the Thanjavur style of Bharatanatyam. It provides a strong foundation that is necessary for aspiring dancers and performers. This course is ideal for learners at their tender age because it will help them soak in the principles of this distinct dance style. And for students who have already learned Bharatnatyam and want to restart their journey once again, this course is ideal for them to brush up their skills and start afresh.
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Basics Bharatanatyam, Bharatanatyam
Education
Master degree in performing arts from Bangalore University
About the Course
The highlight of the course include -
- 20 to 24 Adavus (structural pattern of hand and leg movements to a specific rhythm) along with variations. This is aimed at developing one’s stamina, body postures, flexibility, and sense of rhythm.
- Samayukta hastas (hand gestures involving both hands) and Asamayukta hastas (hand gestures involving one hand) are 24 and 28 in number respectively.
- By the end of the course, the students should be able to demonstrate the Hasta mudras along with the Sloka recitation. The students recite the slokas and pronounce the name of the hasta mudras while demonstrating the mudras.
- Apart from that, the students will learn to perform one more devotional sloka which is a dance composition.
About the Teacher
Smt. Komala Devi Iyer started learning Bharatanatyam when she was just 6 years old. She first learned the basics from Guru Smt. Rukmini Srinivasan. Now, she's getting training from Guru Smt. Dr. Suparna Venkatesh.
She finished both the junior and senior levels in Bharatanatyam and also earned the 5th highest score in her Master’s Degree in Performing Arts from Bangalore University.
Apart from Bharatanatyam, she also learned Kathak basics from Guru Mysore B Nagaraj. She also received training in Nattuvangam from different gurus like Guru D.V. Prasanna, Guru Sharath T Suryanarayan, and Guru Dr. Vasanth Kiran.
She's performed -
- At Suvarna Karnataka Rajyotsava event by Kannada Abhivruddhi Balaga in 2006.
- In China as part of the Shandong Youngster’s culture tour organized by the Shandong People’s Association for friendship in August 2012.
- In the 21st INCOFYRA International Conference on Frontiers in Yoga Research and its Applications in 2016.
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By the end of the course, the students should have developed -
- A deep understanding of the Thanjavur style of Bharatanatyam
- Built stamina and flexibility along with correct body posture, hand gestures, and expressions.
- Students will be eligible to upgrade to - Bharatnatyam Classes for Intermediates.
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- The first criterion for this course is that the student should have completed 6 years of age.
- Access to a device (desktop, laptop, tablet, or smartphone)
- A reliable internet connection
- Headphones/ speakers
- Comfortable clothing that supports easy movements
- An open mindset and willingness to practice
- A spacious, quiet, and distraction-free learning environment
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Available For All Age-Groups
54 Online live sessions completed
Our teachers recommend customized classes for an effective learning experience. Here's why!
Every individual
Has a unique learning style
Is at a different learning stage
Has different strength and flexibility
Has a different caliber to understand and replicate steps
Has different mind-hand coordination
And a different GOAL!
Available For All Age-Groups
54 Online live sessions completed
Our teachers recommend customized classes for an effective learning experience. Here's why!
Every individual
Has a unique learning style
Is at a different learning stage
Has different strength and flexibility
Has a different caliber to understand and replicate steps
Has different mind-hand coordination
And a different GOAL!
What you get?
World-class masters as teachers
Personalized & Interactive 1-on-1 classes
Course studio that amplifies passion learning
Access to global creative community
Pay as you go - 2 classes at a time
Milestone-based learning for best results
Statement of Accomplishment
Teacher's performance bits for reference
World-class masters as teachers
Personalized & Interactive 1-on-1 classes
Course studio that amplifies passion learning
Access to global creative community
Pay as you go - 2 classes at a time
Milestone-based learning for best results
Statement of Accomplishment
Teacher's performance bits for reference
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