Bharatanatyam Lessons for Intermediate Students - Level 1

This intermediate-level course has been specially designed by Parijat Naik using a modern pedagogical approach to make advanced level learning interesting. The curriculum includes the following:

• Adavus level 3: Practice following remaining sets of Adavus in three speeds (in continuation to the Adavu sets in the beginner level courses). Further understanding of the concept of Jathi through Mishra & Sankeerna Jaati.
• Asamyukta Hasta Viniyoga: Understanding and practising single hand gestures with subtle facial expressions. 
• Introduction to Shiro Bhedas, Drishti Bhedas, and Greeva Bhedas: Understanding the positions of the head, eyes, and neck and ways to incorporate the movements in Abhinaya and Adavus.
• Students will start learning the ‘Akash Charis’ (Leg movements prescribed in the Natya Shasta).
• Two dance compositions and their practice:
  • Ganesh Kautuvam (A traditional invocatory piece in praise of Lord Ganesha 
  • Allarippu (The traditional first dance piece of a Bharatnatyam Margam)

About the Teacher

Parijat is a choreographer and performer, currently based in Goa and Mumbai.

Parijat is the founder of 'Soul Feet' dance company. Soul feet has performed at numerous festivals and concerts across India, as well as in The Netherlands, Sweden, Hong Kong, and China.

Throughout her career, Parijat has had the opportunity to host workshops internationally in countries such as The Netherlands, France and Singapore, engaging with diverse audiences and sharing her passion for dance. She has completed her Masters in Performing at Public Space from Fontys University in The Netherlands and is formally trained in performing the 108 Karanas of the Natyashastra, along with her training in Bharatanatyam.

Recognizing that art is a collaborative and participatory experience, Parijat strives to create choreographies that inspire and engage audiences on a collective level. With an unwavering commitment to innovation and a strong belief in the power of artistic expression, she aims to contribute to the evolution of dance as a transformative and inclusive medium. She is dedicated to exploring novel methods to redefine the role of traditional classical and folk dance in modern society.