BHARATHANATYAM
The curriculum is divided into 3 different stages that all students must traverse before completing their training. Since different students have different levels of aptitude and interest, the pace of students will be on a case-by-case basis, although typically Stage 1 will take no more than 2 years.
Stage 1:
| Dance Components | Adavus (12 divisions of 5-10 variations each) |
| Theory Components | Basic Sanskrit vocabulary and grammar structure, History/Mythology, Selected slokas from Natyashastra/Abhinayadarpana |
Stage 2:
| Dance Components | Natya Angas – Mallari, Pushpanjali, Kouthuvam, Alarippu, Jathiswaram, Sabdham, Padam and Kirthanam |
| Theory Components | Viniyogas, Abhinaya, Identification of Styles, Thala System and Panis. |
Stage 3:
| Dance Components | Varnams, Kirtanams, Javalis, Astapathi and Thillana; Improvisation |
| Theory Components | Nattuvangam (Intermediate level), Individual Research projects & Viniyogams in detail |
TIMINGS
Beginners
Beginner Dance Classes – Saturdays 11.45am to 12.45pm and varies for different beginner levels
Intermediates
Intermediate Dance Classes (Level 1 and 2) – Saturdays 1.30 to 3.15pm
Intermediate Dance Classes (Level 3) – Saturdays 1.30 to 4pm, Wednesdays are recommended
Advanced
Advance Dance Classes (Level 1 and 2) – Wednesdays 7:30 to 9pm Twice a week (week evenings) & Saturdays 4.00 to 5.30pm
i want to join this dance academy in fall.
Hi Vidhi Rayat,
Thank you for your interest. Could you please contact us bhavaraga.winnipeg@gmail.com?
Shylaja