Bharatanatyam is the name given in the early twentieth century to the dances known as Dasi-attam and Sadir-attam, which evolved over centuries in the temples and royal courts of Southern India. It highlights the beauty of strong lines leading out from the dancer’s body and is embellished with intricately expressive hand gestures and elaborate storytelling through exquisite facial expressions.

For an hour each, the classes will be held twice a week.

While each child’s development is different, the ideal age is 5 years and older. Classes are taught using child-friendly methods to introduce your little dancer to the rhythms, music, and movement of Bharatanatyam.

At Kaladeepthi, dance classes are conducted for Bharatanatyam only. Vasundhara Style of Bharathanatyam which is an offshoot of the traditional Pandanallur Style is taught. This style of dancing has a well balanced Nritta and Abhinaya retaining the linear geometry of the Pandanallur style.

• Females should wear a dance practice sāri or suitably tailored salwār kamīz.
• Males should wear a dhoti or a suitably tailored kurtā pyjāma.
• All students should have their waist firmly bound.
• Hair should be pinned away from the face and, if necessary, drawn back in a single plait or bun. A long
  plait should be secured at the back to prevent its movement distracting from the dance.
• No dance costume or jewellery should be worn.
• No ankle bells should be worn

Each level will progress according to each students’ ability level, class participation, and regularity/intensity of home practice. Each level builds on the curriculum and training from the previous levels.  So mastery of each level is ABSOLUTELY ESSENTIAL in order to attain full-fledged confidence in all aspects of Nritta, Nritya, and Natya.  

You can either contact us on this number – 9739740018 or reach out to us via the Contact page.

At Kaladeepthi, we adhere to a set of guidelines which can be accessed here – Kaladeepthi Guidelines.