Essence Of Bharatnatyam

What you’ll learn

• Foundational technique: posture, araimandi (half-sitting stance), body alignment, and movement mechanics.
• Adavus: step patterns, variations, and combinations with tala.
• Hasta mudras and their correct application in choreography and expression.
• Nritta sequences: Alarippu, Jatiswaram, and other pure dance items.
• Abhinaya: basic emotive grammar, expression exercises, and short padams/varnams.
• Rhythm & music basics: understanding tala cycles, counting, and coordinating with accompanists.
• Repertoire: study and performance of selected Kalakshetra-style pieces.
• Theory & history: origins of Kalakshetra, important practitioners, and stylistic principles.