Bharatnatyam Foundation 2
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Bharatanatyam is an Indian classical dance form that originated in Tamil Nadu. It is one of eight Indian classical dance forms recognized by the Sangeet Natak Akademi and expresses South Indian religious themes and spiritual ideas, particularly of Shaivism and in general of Hinduism.
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Starts From - ₹3200
Duration - 1/Month
Topics Covered
- Warm-up exercise
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- Raising heels and sitting in Araimandi, Muzhumadi
- Touching feet to the hip while jumping
- Extra high leg raises
- Balancing exercises
- Adavus
- Kudittu Mettu Adavu (jumping and pressing the heels on the floor)
- Kuttadavu (to strike with toes)
- Sarikaladavu (slide movements of the feet)
- Item (Pushpanjali)
- Revision of the previous level
- Theory
- Sirobhedas (head movements - total 9)
- Drishti Bhedas (eye movements - total 8)
- Griva Bhedas (neck movement - total 4)
- Deva Hastas (hand movements that depict Gods - total 9)
- Dashavtara Hastas (hand movements that depict 10 incarnations of Vishnu) and their stories
Pre-Requisites
About Bharatnatyam Foundation 2
Bharatanatyam, a pre-eminent Indian classical dance form presumably the oldest classical dance heritage of India is regarded as the mother of many other Indian classical dance forms. Conventionally a solo dance performed only by women, it was initiated in the Hindu temples of Tamil Nadu and eventually flourished in South India. The theoretical base of this form traces back to ‘Natya Shastra’, the ancient Sanskrit Hindu text on the performing arts. A form of illustrative anecdote of Hindu religious themes and spiritual ideas emoted by dancers with excellent footwork and impressive gestures its performance repertoire includes nrita, nritya, and natya. Accompanists include a singer, music, and particularly the guru who directs and conducts the performance. It also continues to inspire several art forms including paintings and sculptures starting from the spectacular 6th to 9th century CE temple sculptures.
