
Explore the Saraswati prayer dance performance in Bharatnatyam for beginners, as highlighted by the course title. Watch a video excerpt to observe its expressive potential in this dance form.
Begin a Bharatnatyam journey with a Saraswati prayer dance tutorial that guides beginners through basic positions, hand gestures, and expressive routines fueled by knowledge and wisdom.
Explore paraval adavu jati in Bharatnatyam for beginners, focusing on slow-speed practice and left-side patterns to build familiarity and execute the sequence with guided video support.
Master Paraval Adavu 2 in Bharatanatyam for beginners by practicing left and right side movements, timing, and sequence transitions that coordinate footwork and hand gestures.
Paraval adavu 3 in Bharatnatyam for beginners - 2 guides learners through this lecture as part of the beginner course.
Learn the Paraval Adavu 4 sequence in Bharatanatyam, mastering right and left side movements, timing, and transitions for beginners, with practical tips to improve alignment and rhythm.
Develop the Kuthitha MettAdavu 2 with a straight spine and strong upper body, keeping hands crossed in front of the chest and facing forward to refine basics and alignment.
Practice Kuthitha MettAdavu 3 with a straight back and consistent posture, aligning with the first two steps and maintaining rhythm and control through repetition.
Explore kuthitha mettAdavu 5 in a beginner Bharatnatyam lesson as part of the Bharatnatyam for beginners course.
Learn the Kuthitha MettAdavu 6 in Bharatanatyam, starting from the initial hand positions with left hand up and right hand in place, coordinating upper body movement, head extension, and gaze.
Perform the Kuthitha MettAdavu 7 with precise hand gestures and a straight back, building stamina through slow and fast tempos, where slow tempo is more challenging yet artistically rewarding.
Begin with an overview of Kuthitha MettAdavu 10 in Bharatnatyam for beginners, outlining the start and practical cues, while noting mentions of eating out and heat in the live discussion.
Learn fusion dance choreography in the Bharatnatyam for beginners course, blending Bharatnatyam elements with other styles to create accessible, expressive movement for newcomers.
Learn the Ardha Chandra Mudra in Bharatnatyam and how hand gestures convey moon, flowers, water, and symbolic meanings for prayer, power, and storytelling through practical applications.
Explore the shukathunda mudra and finger techniques, including ring finger usage, symbolic meanings, and the lecture's discussion of magic states, fuels, and dramatic implications.
Discover katakamukha mudra in Bharatanatyam and how this hand gesture represents objects, flowers, perfume, and everyday situations in performance.
Explore Vakrathunda Mahakaya dance performance within Bharatnatyam for beginners. See how this course frames the beginner experience.
Master the Vakrathunda Mahakaya pose in this beginner Bharatnatyam dance tutorial, learning hand gestures, hip movements, and rhythmic counts through guided positions.
This course is created with an intent of having everyone to taste the pleasure of Bharatanatyam, with very little prior knowledge or experience with any of dance forms. This course is a sequel to my previous course - "Bharatnatyam (Indian classical dance form) for Beginners" and the course prepares you for your journey towards "Salangai Poojai".
What is "Salangai Poojai"?
Salangai Poojai is the first milestone of Bharatanatyam learning. Typically Salangai Poojai is the first performance of a student - Friends and Relatives are formally invited, Performance halls are booked and the student performs for different Bharatanatyam Dance items for 45 mins to 1 hour. The performance also involves dressing up in the traditional Bharatanatyam attire, wearing "Salangai" - i.e. the Bharatanatyam Anklets.
Over the lessons in this course, we will embark on a journey towards "Salangai Poojai", where we will learn:
Prepping our body for the style of Bharatanatyam: Basic steps to build the Rhythm and Coordination in the body
Paraval Adavu
Kuthitha MettAdavu
Hasta Mudras or Hand movements
Choreography 1: A Classical Dance piece on the Goddess of Wisdom - Saraswati Vandana!
Choreography 1: Fusion of Bharatanatyam with western beats!
Choreography 2: A Classical Prayer dance on Lord Ganesha!
By the end of this course (within a few weeks), you will be able to learn and skillfully perform 3 beautiful Bharatanatyam choreographies! And having learnt basics of Bharatanatyam through this course, you will be ready to move forward with the more advanced lessons in Bharatanatyam.
(Watch out for my advanced lessons in this series of Salangai Poojai - coming soon!) :)
So let's begin! :)