Bharatanatyam is considered to be one of the Indian classical dance forms. It is an art of dance and music for the body, mind and soul. The classes include warm-up based on yoga, strong training in Nritta (pure dance) and Abhinaya (expression). Technical details regarding rhythm and music for Bharatanatyam are also explained. http://www.dreamiedecors.com/bharatanatyam.html

Monday, January 10, 2011

Bharathanatyam ( Classes in union nj )

Admission fee $15
NEW CLASSES
Beginner Bharatnatyam Classes - May 9th Saturday  3.30 p.m. to 4.30 p.m.
$20 per session


Yoga Natya Fitness Classes  - 
May 9th Saturday Morning 10.30 a.m. to 11.30 a.m.
$200 for 10 sessions or $20 per class 



Zumba Classes - May 9th Saturday 11:30 am $15 per class

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Bharatanatyam technique

Bharatanatyam is one of the most ancient forms of South Indian classical dance that originated in the Thanjavoor district of Tamil Nadu.  The name Bharatanatyam can be interpreted as Bhava (expression), Raga (Music), Thaala (Rhythm) and Natyam (Dance). It is based on the theories of the books Natyasaasthram and Abhinaya Darpanam.

The three major styles of Bharatanatyam dance are Vazhuvur, Tanjore and Pandanalluras.  The modern and more popular Kalakshetra style is a simplified combination of these three styles. 
Bharatanatyam is evenly divided between three elements Nritta, Nritya and Natya .Nritta : Rhythmic Element.Interprits the language of rhythm with the help of body movements.

Nritya : Combination of Rhythm with Expression .Conveys poetic meaning with the help of expressions, rhythmic gaits and postures. e.g.. Varna, Shabda, Pada etc.

Natya : Dramatic Element. Performing for a theme like Ramayana, Mahabharata etc.

Nritta
Nritta can be broadly divided into Chari, Karana, Angahara and Mandala. Movement of a leg is called Chari. Movement of both the legs is Karana. 3 Karanas make a Khanda. 3 to 4 Khandas make a Mandala. 4 to 9 Karanas make a Angahara. 4 to 5 Angaharas also make a Mandala. 108 Karanas and 32 Angaharas are defined in Natyashatra. The 13 Nritta Hastas (explained later) are used to perform nritta. The rhythmic body movements along with hand gestures are called Aduvu s. Number of aduvus constitute a Jati . Jati will generally end with a Muktaya or Teermana .
There are varieties of Aduvus like,
  • Tatta Adavu
  • Natta Adavu
  • Visharu Adavu
  • Tatti Metti Adavu
  • Teermanam Adavu
  • Sarikal Adavu
  • Kuditta Metta Adavu
  • Sutral Murka Adavu
  • Jaati Adavu
  • Mandi Adavu
There are 12 aduvus in each of the above explained. Hence 120 aduvus exist in total. Only about 70 - 80 are in practice. The aduvus are more or less Karanas. Hence can be concluded that there are 108 aduvus. The 108 Karanas or Aduvus are carved in the Chidambaram Temple in Tanjore, Tamilnadu, India. To perform an aduvu aramandi , bending of the knees is very very important.


The entire body is divided as Anga, Pratyanga and Upaanga.
We Accepting New Students Between Ages 5 and Above

For More Details Contact:
 Beginners:
Level 1:
1.         Tat Adavus (8) 
2.         Naat Adavus (8)
3.         Tha tai tai tha
4.         Kudittha Mettu
5.         Tattu metti (Ta ki Ta)
6.         Theermanam

Level 2
1.         Sutrul Adavu
2.         Sarakkal Adavu
3.         Mandi Adavu
4.         Tat tai ta ha,dit tai ta ha
5.         Rangakramana Adavu
Theory: Asamyuktha and Samyuktha hastha with Shloka Natya krama ,Drishti Bedha. Question and Answers.

Junior:

Level 1:

1.         Pushpanjali   
2.         Padam
       
Level 2:
        Alaripu

Theory: Drishti Bedha,Deva Hasthas,Natya Krama and Question and Answers.

FOR BOOKINGS
Thank you for your interest in booking a performance by JENY CHELLIAH. All presentations can be designed to meet your event needs in these formats: 
Stage Performance
  
Master Classes/ Workshops
  
Educational Presentations
  
Lecture- Demonstration
Please cotact with full details.bharathanatyamnj@gmail.com


Dance class policies...
All new enrollments will register for the Basic level class in the appropriate age group. Unless the instructor promotes the child to an older age group.

The class duration is1 1/2 hour. Parents are requested to bring their children on time.

Parents are not allowed to sit in the class during the teaching is in progress. They can watch only for the last 5 mins of the class.

Students should come to class in proper dance uniform.

Parents must sign in on their child’s attendance sheet every class.

Fees must be paid on time, or there is a late fee charge.

Classes missed will not be made up, except those cancelled by the instructor. The initial 10 mins of every class is revision time of the steps done in the class prior, so every child can make up her unknown steps that way.

During rehearsals for performances , there could be more than one class per week.

The performance costumes & accessories would be provided by the teacher with an additional cost.

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