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Bharatnatyam (Indian classical dance form) for Beginners
Learn basics of Bharatanatyam and 2 beautiful choreographies in 4 weeks, even for complete beginners in dance!
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About Bharatnatyam (Indian classical dance form) for Beginners
This course is created with an intent of having everyone to taste the pleasure of Bharatanatyam, without any prior knowledge or experience with any of dance forms. Over the lessons in this course, we will embark on a journey where we will learn about:
Introduction to Bharatanatyam
Prepping our body for the style of Bharatanatyam: Basic steps to build the Rhythm and Coordination in the body
Neck movements
Hasta Mudras or Hand movements
Choreography 1: Fusion of Bharatanatyam with western beats!
Choreography 2: Shiva meditation mantra dance! By the end of this course (within a few weeks), you will be able to learn and skillfully perform two beautiful Bharatanatyam choreographies! And having learnt basics of Bharatanatyam through this course, you will be ready to move forward with the more advanced lessons in Bharatanatyam (Watch out for my advanced lessons - coming soon!) :) So let's begin! :)
What You Will Learn?
- Bharatnatyam Fundamentals - Tatta Adavu, Natta Adavu, Mudras, Neck Movements. .
- Prepare your body for 'Laya' (Basic rhythm patterns) and coordination needed for Bharatanatyam. .
- Learn the techniques and Prepare your body to learn 'Bhava' - Basic Expressions for story telling through dance. .
- Choreography 1: Fusion of Bharatanatyam with western beats Dance .
- Choreography 2: Shiva Meditation Mantra Dance - A pure Classical Dace piece .
- Confidence to go up there and perform!.