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THE NO:1 BHARATANATYAM
SCHOOL IN CHENNAI
Introduction of the Course
• In this course the students will be introduced to the basic concepts of Bharatanatyam to provide them with the clear overview of the field that they will be studying in the duration of this program.
• The students who decide to specialize this dance, in this course, will gain an understanding of Indian classical dance forms and also an practical understanding of technical terms of Bharatanatyam in this course.
Course Objectives
• To give a Strong base in the respective area of Dance.
• To introduce the students to the basic Theory of Bharatanatyam.
• To introduce the students to the basics of Bharatanatyam.
Learning Outcome
• Basic exposure to Bharatanatyam.
• Understanding of subject , individual learning patterns and capabilities.
• Basic experience to enable the individual to decide area of Specialization.
BEGINNERS LEVEL - 1
Syllabus 1 St year
UNIT - I
Namaskaram, Bharatanatyam warm up, Body conditioning Exercise and basic Mandalas.
UNIT – II
Basic Bharatanatyam Adavus ( Using Mandalas, Foot work, Hasta Mudras and Anga Brahmaris )
• Tattadavu – 8
• Nattadavu – 8
• Paravaladavu – 4
UNIT – III
Advanced adavus from Bharatanatyam ( Students will continue learning advanced adavus from the particular Style of Bharatanatyam )
• Kuthittu Mettadavu – 4
• Korvai Adavu – 5
• Kuthadavu - 4
UNIT – IV
Advanced Adavus Level – 1 ( Using different pada bedas, Mandala bedas, Brahmaris bedas and Charis )
• Teiya Teiyi ( Sarika Adavu )– 5
• Paichal Adavu – 3
• Mandi Adavu – 2
• Sarukkal Adavu - 1
UNIT – V
Variety of Adavus (Different types of Adavu will be taught which will be used in the Bharathanatyam repertoire)
• Tat dit Ta
• Tei Tei Dhit Dhit Tei
• Tangidu Tat Tat Dhinna
• Dhit Ta Adavu
UNIT – VI
• Dyanashloka
• Asamyuktha Hastha
• Samyuktha Hastha
Recommended Learning :
• Any sloka , Bajans instrumental piece or any other appropriate music for classical dance can be used giving importance to Adavu and Mudras learned so for.
• The basic Bharatanatyam walk which involves lifting the feet while slightly lowering the body, the feet are then placed down heel first and the body is raised backup.
BEGINNERS LEVEL - 2
Syllabus 2nd year
UNIT - I
Advance adavus level – 2 ( Using yoga postures with Utpluvana Bedhas )
• Kathi Adavu
• Karthari Adavu
• Tei Tei Tat Ta Adavu
• Utsanga Adavu
UNIT – II
Makuta Adavus (Makuda adavus also call Theerman Adavu, this will be taught with the particular Thatakara sollukattus)
• Ta hatha jom tari ta ,Jom tari jaka tari tei Adavu
• Tathingina thom Adavu
• Kitathaka tarikita thom Adavu
UNIT – III
Pancha nadai ( The five difference nadais used in dance and music )
• Thisram – Takita –( 3 )
• Chathusram – Takadhimi ( 4 )
• Khandam – Taka Takita ( 5 )
• Misram- Takita Takadhimi ( 7 )
• Sangeernam – Takadhimi Taka Takita ( 9)
• Nadai ( Meaning gati ) refers to the rhythmic flow of the composition. Carnatic Music upon which Bharatanatyam is based, recognizes 5 basic needs.
UNIT – IV
The students will be taught to do the choreography using hastha and mudras taught in class.
UNIT – V
• Dhirsti Bedam
• Siro Bedam
• Griva Bedam
• Dasavathara Hastas
• Mandala Bedam
UNIT – VI
Fundamental Terms
• Natya
• Nritta \ Nritya
• Korvai
• Adavu
• Jathi
• Sollukatu
• Nattuvangam
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Course Objectives
• Demonstrates a sound understanding and control of anatomical structure, pigment, body capabilities and limitations and body maintenance with in consistencies seen in the application through the dance.
Learning Outcome
• Think and Move with calm mind.
INTERMEDIATE LEVEL - 3
Syllabus 3rd Year
UNIT - I
Alaripu
In the Repertoire of Bharatanatyam, Alaripu is a opening item which can be performed in any of the pancha jathi tals. Here, the students will be taught the alarippu un thisra jathi.
Jathiswaram
This item has only pure Nritta devoid of abhinaya, this piece opens with the rhythmic mridanga syllables followed by music notations.
UNIT – II
Shabdam
Introduction to fully fledged expression with direct and simple ideas with few Nritta passage in between.
UNIT – III
Varnam – Poorvangam
Its angas, jathis , swara korvais, direct meaning and elaborate meaning of the lyrics , highlighting the basic rasa, practical application of calculation involved in the tala structure.
UNIT – IV
Varnam – Uthrangam
Charana korvais with sathithyams with thatti mettu in pancha jathi.
UNIT – V
Bharadhiyar Song
Bharatanatyam is a 20th century Tamil poet and a rationalist whose literary works repeats Socio- Political issues. His poems and essays upholds artistic and moral integrity. One of his famous song will be taught in class.
UNIT – VI
• Devada Hastha
• Bhandavya Hatha
• Jaathi Hastha
• Navagraha Hastha
UNIT – VII
• Angika
• Vachikam
• Aharyam
• Sathvikam
Advance Level - 4
Syllabus Final Year
UNIT - I
Padam
Systemized approach to abhinaya with difference interpretation for the lyrics, slow paced songs focusing on shringara rasa.
UNIT – II
Pushpanjali
Pushpanjali is an offsering of slowers to God. In Sanskrit, pushpam means “Flower “ & Anjali means “ Offerings “. So Pushpanjali means offering of flowers with folded hands.
UNIT – III
Kouthwam
A Kowthwam presents fascinating scope for study, both historically and technically.
UNIT – IV
Slokam
A distich of Sanskrit verse consisting of two- sixteen syllable line of two – eight – syllable padas each. A dance will be taught for a Shloka.
UNIT – V
Thillana
Korvai patterns including jathis and meiyadavus with limited abhinayas.
UNIT – VI
• Pushpanjali
• Alarippu
• Jathiswaram
• Shabdam
• Varnam
• Padam
• Thillana
UNIT – VII
Introduction to Indian Classical Dances
Bharatanatyam
• Kuchipudi
• Mohiniattam
• Kathakali
• Kathak
• Manipuri
• Odissi
• Shatriya
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