Introduction to Mohiniyattam

Q: Can students of all age enroll to learn the dance form? Are there any gender restrictions?

Girls aged 6 or above can join this course. There is no gender restriction for this course. Anybody can join this course.

Q: Do the students need the attire and accessories needed for Mohiniyattam 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: Will the students be educated on the history of the dance form?

Yes, there will be theory sessions which will speak about the history of the dance form.

Q: Do students get additional course material apart from the notes and live demonstration?

Students, will be provided, theory notes, PDF’s and referential links on YouTube.

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

The student is required to inform the teacher about his/her absence from a particular session, two days prior to 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. In case the student misses to give two days prior notice about his/her absence to the teacher, then the decision to conduct another class for that student is completely based on teacher’s discretion.

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

In case the teacher is unavailable for the scheduled class, he/she will inform the students two days prior to the class. The teacher will 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.

Q: Do the students get evaluated?

Yes, there will be a periodical assessments to evaluate the students

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by Dr. Rekha Raju

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

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Course Summary

Embark on an engaging online journey with Dr. Rekha Raju in this live, one-on-one introductory course designed for beginners eager to delve into the enchanting classical dance form of Kerala, Mohiniyattam. This comprehensive program covers fundamental adavus (foot movements) and essential mudras (hand gestures), laying a strong foundation for students. Dr. Rekha Raju guides participants toward a captivating performance, intricately woven with shlokas. By the course's conclusion, students will have mastered basic adavus and a selection of key mudras, providing a confident entry point for those aspiring to explore Mohiniyattam at intermediate and advanced levels.

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Dr. Rekha Raju

Experience: 25 Years

From: India

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

About the Course

This 12-week Mohiniyattam course for beginners by Dr. Rekha Raju is aimed towards getting interested students attuned to learning the ancient dance form from Kerala. Mohiniyattam or the dance of the enchantress was first practiced in temples and royal courts before it made its way into the public domain. This course will first introduce students to the ancient art form and its emergence. This will be followed by the teacher teaching students 20 basic adavus, steps, or foot movements to initiate learning Mohiniyattam alongside teaching students the main mudras. By the end of the course, students will be taught to perform, using aduvas and mudras to a shloka rendered by the teacher.

After successful completion of this course, students can gear themselves for the next course by Dr. Rekha Raju: Basics of Mohiniyattam | Level I

About the Instructor: 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 Mohiniyattam, a dance form popular in Kerala. Perhaps her birth in Palakkad, Kerala could be the possible reason for her interest in Mohiniyattam. Raised in Bangalore, the gifted artist now runs a dance school in Bangalore. Amidst this hustle and bustle, Dr.Rekha Raju successfully 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 Bharatanatyam, since she was six, under the guidance of Dr. Rekha Raju. She has also completed her Prarambhik, Praveshik Purna exams in Bharatanatyam from Bhartiya Sangeeth Prasarak Mandal (Pune), with flying colors. Keerthi 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 major dance festivals.