Certificate in Foundation Course - Bharata Natyam

Certificate in Foundation Course - Bharata Natyam

The course will introduce the foundation elements- the building blocks of Bharata Natyam -the adavus. Related theory regarding hand gestures, foot positions etc will also be included. The student will also gain a brief historical perspective of the dance.

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Outcomes

At the end of successful completion of the course the student will be

  • Familiar with the basic groups of adavus in Bharata Natyam and the variations within each group.
  • Able to perform the basic adavus in three speeds.
  • Learn different basic combinations of adavus. Simple korvais.
  • Learn the asamyukta (single) and samyukta ( double ) hand gestures.
  • Learn basic foot positions. Mandala bhedas.
  • Know the basic history of the dance form.

Admission Details

Duration: 1 Year | Credits offered - 06
Classes: Twice a week (Monday & Thursday) | 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
Eligibility: Xth Pass
Annual Fee: ₹30,000 for Outsiders and ₹20,000 for students, staff and faculty of SVV and SVU

Curriculum

The Certificate Programme of the Foundation course in Bharata Natyam is a part time one year programme. The course enables the practical learning of the basic units (adavus), the building blocks of the Bharata Natyam dance style. A brief idea of the history of Bharata Natyam and related theoretical aspects including hasta mudras, mandala bhedas and few shlokas will also be included.

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