Grasp the Basics of Bharatanatyam

Q: How much time should a student enroll for this course practice every day?

This course will require practice time outside of lessons. Time spent practicing may vary from 15 minutes per day to an hour, depending on a student’s level of interest. Students who wish to become professional dancers will need more hours of practice per day using a different set of exercises and materials than students who are seeking to learn dance as a hobby. A detailed structure of practice for each student will be discussed and explained during class.

Q: What if a 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 the teacher’s discretion.

Q: How long will a teacher take to revert to students’ queries after class hours?

Students should get a response within 24 hours if the teacher is not preoccupied or traveling.

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.

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by Greeshma Rajan

20 Years Experience

Winner of Keralotsavam, Malappuram District & performed at the Nilla National Festival.

US $15.6 per class |

for 1-on-1, 60 mins class

Recommended: 2 classes per week | 12-16 weeks to level up

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Course Summary

Bharatanatyam is one of the oldest classical dance forms in India. It originated in Tanjore district in Tamil Nadu in South India. Through this one-to-one online course that is conducted through meeting apps, ipassio.com connects students from all over the world to one of the best Bharatanatyam teachers. This course is designed for beginners and necessitates age criteria for students starting from 6 years. Thereafter, it is open to students from every age group. This course will give you a very strong foundation for learning more advanced dance moves.

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Greeshma Rajan

Experience: 20 Years

From: India

Education
Diploma from Kalakshetra foundation.
M.A. Bharatanatyam from Madras university.
B.A. in English from Madras
Work Details
Dance Instructor - Academy of Indian Music & Arts (AIMA).
Dance Instructor - Vipanchee Natyalaya, Chennai.
Dance Instructor - Mudra Arts Center, USA.
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About the Course

The online Bharatnatyam course introduces students to a deeply spiritual dance form. It initiates the students into an expressive dance form that rests on the 4 core elements of the dance - Bhavam (expression), Ragam (melody), Talam (rhythm), and Natyam (dance). Bharatanatyam is a composite art form embracing the elements of nritta and natya

Bharatnatyam is characterized by precise dynamic and rhythmic footwork, hand gestures, and facial expressions. Dancers usually depict religious stories from epics and mythologies in praise of the Lord. A signature of this art form is the expression of divinity. To be a true exponent of the art, a dancer must have the ability to achieve spirituality through dance, dissolving their identity in the rhythm and the music, and experiencing Bhakti (devotion) from the soul.

Throughout the course, the students shall learn the basics of Bharatanatyam (including Namaskaram and warm-up exercises) and master the basic Adavus i.e. basic dance moves along with mudras (hand gestures) and other body movements (head, neck, and eye movements).

About the teacher - Greeshma Rajan has been a professional Bharatnatyam performer for the last 20 years. She has trained at the reputed center of Noopura Dance Academy Malappuram and Kalakshetra Foundation, Madras University Chennai.

Greeshma has won accolades as a winner at sub-district Youth Festivals of Kerala. She has participated in Nilla Festival, Daya Nritha Vismayam, Kerela tourism program. She is a dedicated performer at several famous temples in India including Tanjore Brihadeeswara Temple, Guruvayoor Temple, and Chidambaram Temple, to name a few.

Her teaching experience spans over five years. She is a hands-on mentor who can identify hidden potential in her students and hone them to perfection. She also provides them with the right platforms to showcase their talents.

Greeshma’s job does not end with just completing the syllabus and preparing the students for the exam. She also prepares the students for district and state-level competitions. She even carries out various events to spread awareness about Bharatanatyam and motivates students to learn this dance form.