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This course is all about learning the classical Bharatnatyam dance from scratch and getting a grip on its basic gestures and Hastas. This course talks about how Bharatanatyam has evolved over the years and explains to you the significance of its attire. It starts by briefing the three main concepts, Thatta Adavu, Theermana Adavu and Kuditta Mettu Adavu and later teaches how to perform Namaskara. This course aims to brief you about the important musical instruments and vocals.
Topics Covered:
- Level 0: Get introduced to the classic Bharatanatyam dance and learn about the necessary gestures and the specificity of attire.
- Level 1: Know what are different body stances in Bharatanatyam and learn in detail about Namaskaram and Asamyukta Hastas.
- Level 2: Come across three main types of Adavu, Thatta Adavu, Theermana Adavu and Kuditta Mettu Adavu and know the significance they hold in Bharatanatyam.
- Level 3: Know what Jathi 1 and Jathi 2 mean in Bharatanatyam and understand their breakdowns, counts and music.
Who Will Benefit?
- Beginners In Bharatanatyam: Individuals who want to learn Bharatanatyam from scratch and dive into its history.
- Intermediate Learners: All those who want to improve their learning by improving the steps, gestures and hastas.
- Performing Arts Students: Individuals who want to pursue Bharatanatyam professionally as a part of their professional journey.
Why Choose This Course?
As you choose this course, you will learn about the basics of Bharatanatyam and its importance. You will also dive into the history and see how this classic has evolved over the years. This course benefits you by teaching you the three main Adavu, that of Thatta, Theermana and Kuditta. You will also learn about a few important musical instruments and vocals and come across necessary gestures and Hastas to be kept in mind while practicing Bharatanatyam. By the end of this course, you will also learn about different body stances.
