Bharatanatyam

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The dancer is introduced to the foundations of Indian Classical Dance. 

• Namaskaram 
• Exercises and body conditioning 
• Basics of Bharatanatyam (Namaskaram, Angashuddham, Attami, Samam (Samapadam), Araimandi, Muzhumandi,Sollukattu, Nrittahastas 
• Basic Adavus (Foot Steps) - Tatta Adavu, Naata Adavu, Pakka Adavu 
•  Asamyuktha Hasta Sloka (Single hand gestures) 
• Griba Bheda (neck movements)
• Shloka 
• Simple dance composition

• Adavus - Level 2 - Kudicha Mettu, Tat Tai Tam Adavu, Tat Tai Ta Ha Adavu , Tatti Metta - Pancha Nadai Adavu 
• Shlokas 
• Samyuktha Hasta Sloka (Double hand gestures) 
• Shiro Bheda (Head movements) 
• Short Dance composition (Saraswati Namasudyam)

• Adavus - Level 3 - Tai Ya Tai Hi Adavu, Utplavana Adavu, Kartari Adavu, Katti Adavu, Mandi Adavu, Sarikala Adavu, Teeraman Adavu - Ta Ha Ta Jam Tari Ta, Utsanga Adavu, Alankara Adavu 
• Shlokas and Prayers 
• Dhristi Bheda (Eye Movements) 
• Multiple dance composition - Vinayaka Sthuti 
• Pushpanjali 

The dancer develops the techniques to master nritta (intricate footwork) and is introduced to abhinayam (expression)

• Allaripu
• Jatiswaram 
• Shabdam      
• Shlokams

The dancer is provided with the expertise of Abhinaya (Expression) along with Advanced Theory.

• Padams
• Javalis
• Keertanams
• Varnam
• Pada Varnam  
• Thillanas

            Redmond: LV Temple

    Thursday 6-7pm

Bellevue: TBD

     Saturday 10-11am

           Redmond: LV Temple

          Tuesday 6:30-7:30pm

Bellevue: TBD

                 Wednesday: 6:30-7:30pm

         Redmond: LV Temple

           Tuesday 7:30-8:30pm

Bellevue: TBD

      Wednesday: TBD

     Redmond: LV Temple

Tuesday 7:30-8:30

Bellevue: TBD

Location: TBD

Redmond: LV Temple

Thursday 7:30-8:30pm

Bellevue: TBD

Location: TBD