Bharatanatyam For Beginners

Learn the basics of Bharatnatyam, a classical south-Indian dance form originating from Tamil Nadu, from your instructor Chaitrali Chitnis.

Chaitrali Chitnis has been learning Bharatnatyam under the tutelage of Guru Mrs.Uma Tilak for the past 14 years.  

She has been teaching at Kalaniketan Bharatnatyam Dance Institute since 2019 and has a distinct way of instructing her students. 

Who is this ideal for:
Beginners who are looking to build a strong foundation in the art of Bharatnatyam or looking to connect with the classical folk dance of Tamil Nadu. 

No. of Sessions: 16

Ep 1: Shlokas and its meaning, Angikam Shloka, Namaskriya, Adavus

Ep 2: History of Bharatanatyam, Repertoire, 1st Adavu, 15 Asamyukta Hasta Mudras

Ep 3: 2nd Adavu, Samyukta Hasta Mudras

Ep 4: Continuation of Adavu, Samyukta Hasta Mudras

Ep 5: 3rd Adavu, Remaining Asamyukta Hasta Mudras

Ep 6: Shoka for Asamyukta hastra mudras, Remaining Asamyukta Hasta Mudras, Adavu

Ep 7: Next Adavu, Head movements

Ep 8: Next Adavu, Revision of head movements, Neck movements

Ep 9: Next Adavu, Hastaks, Eye movements

Ep 10: Eye movements, Adavus

Ep 11: Revision of adavus, Shikhar mudra Adavu, theory

Ep 12: Revision of Shikhar mudra Adavu

Ep 13: Understanding Abhinaya, Ganesh Shloka

Ep 14: Saraswati Shloka

Ep 15: Abhinaya explanation, Natraja Shloka

Ep 16: Conclusion