Bharatanatyam
Dress Code
- Comfortable pants and a fitted top.
- Uniform colours will be provided — stitch before regular classes (only for offline classes)
- Hair in a neat braid or bun.
- No jewellery or watches.
- Barefoot inside the dance area.
Health & Hygiene
- Light snack 1 hour before class.
- Have a small water bottle and towel.
Punctuality & Behaviour
- Arrive 5 minutes early.
- Listen respectfully to the guru.
Practice & Materials
- Bring a notebook for adavus and mudras.
- Practice 10–15 minutes daily.
Class Etiquette
- Class begins and ends with Namaskaram.
- Maintain discipline, focus, and joy.
- Dance with grace, devotion, and happiness.
Syllabus
Our syllabus is not the same as the Suro Bharati Sangeet Kala Kendra syllabus. We follow our own structured training method, and we do conduct exams according to our Affiliation syllabus. We focus on strong foundations, technique, and artistic growth rather than exam preparation.
3 basic positions
Namaskaram
Practicals:
- Thattadavu – 8
- Nattadavu – 5
- Thatti mettuadavu – 5 (Pancha Nadai)
Chathusram
Tisram
Misram
Kandam
Sankeernam - Thatti naattuadavu – 8
- Meetadavu – 8
Theory:
- Guru Shishya Relationship
- Attributies of a Shishya
- Brief Description of Bharatanatyam
- Basic Stances of Bharatanatyam
- Common Terminologies
- Types Of Indian Classical Dances
- Asamyutha Hasthas
- Samyutha Hasthas
- Types of Bedhas
- Basics of Thaalam
- Shlokam – Dhyaana shlokam, Guru shlokam, Sarawathi shlokam, Ganesha shlokam, Triyambaka and Shanthi Mantra, Deva vandhana
Adavu:
- 6th Adavu: Kudhittha mettadavu – 4
- 7th Adavu: Paichal Adavu – 2
- 8th Adavu: Korvai Adavu – 4
Theory:
- Shiro Bedha
- Guruvu Bedha
- Navarasam
- Thattadavu – solkattu with thaalam
Adavu:
- Sarukkal Adavu – 2
- Sudral Adavu – 2
- Mandi Adavu – 2
- Maguda Adavu – 4
- Alarippu (Tisra Ekam)
Theory:
- Patha Bedha
- Alarippu solkattu with thaalam
Adavu korvai and Jathi:
- Korvai (Adavu korvai)
- Jathi (Aadhi or Roopakam)
- Mei Adavu
- Pushpaanjali (Ragam, Thaalam, Composer)
- Kauthuvam (Ragam, Thaalam, Composer)
Theory:
- Devatha Hastha
- Dasavathaara Hastha
Chalangai Poojai:
- Pushpaanajali
- Alarippu
- Kauthuvam
- Jathiswaram
Arangetram:
- Shabdam
- Varnam
- Padam or Keerthanam
- Thiruppugazh or Kavadi chindhu
Semi classical dance
Fee Structure
ONLINE GROUP CLASSES:
Monthly 8 classes – Group sessions (1 hour)
Timings can be shared once you register with us !
Age Criteria : Kids 6 to 45 years
Grade: Pre grade to Grade 4 | Fee: 1800₹
Grade: Grade 5 to Grade 8 | Fee: 2500₹
ONLINE ONE-ON-ONE CLASSES:
Monthly 8 classes
Per month: 5000₹ onwards
INTERMEDIATE SYLLABUS – AFTER ARANGETRAM
Group sessions Fee: 3500₹
1-1 sessions Fee: 6500₹
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OFFLINE CLASSES: At Mettupalayam
Monthly 8 classes – Group sessions
Monday and Tuesday | 5.30pm – 7.00pm
Criteria: Kids 5 to 17 years
Bharatanatyam Grade: Pre grade to Grade 4 | Fee: 1250₹
Bharatanatyam Grade: Grade 5 to Grade 8 | Fee: 1600₹
Any grade – Adults Fee: 1500₹
Minimum fee After Chalangai poojai
Monthly 8 classes – Group sessions
Kids: 1500₹ | Adults: 2400₹
Bharatanatyam Teachers
Mrs. T Vijayalakshmi
Miss. Harini Rajendran
Miss. Sneha Ganesan
Mrs. Raagavi S
Miss. Vyshna Pradeep