Bharatnatyam is one of the ancient and a popular classical dance forms in India, has a divine origin and is specifically known for its purity and chastity. As per the legend this dance form was depicted by Brahma on the request of Devas to create a Veda that can be understood by common man. It is believed that this fifth Veda created by Brahma was propagated through Bharat Muni, who wrote the bible of classical dances known as ‘Natyashastra’.
As per Natyashastra, this dance form combines the three Natya, Nirtta and Nritya. The dance form includes graceful and tender movements of the body in an artistic and elegant way. This is closely associated with the region and religion; hence its origin can be traced back to Tamil Nadu and mainly performed in temples.
This dance form is very complex and hence the need of training for this dance form should be imparted from a very early age. It has great impact in the history and tradition and hence this dance could only be learned under a proper guidance of an expert teacher. There are many institutions which provide Bharatnatyam classes in Pune. Gandharva Mahavidyalaya is one of renowned academies offering Bharatnatyam classes in Pune.
Here at Gandharva Mahavidyalaya the classes are taken by experienced and expert teachers and conducted on a one on one basis. Being one of the reputed institutes which offers Bharatnatyam classes in Pune, Gandharva Mahavidyalaya offers dance classes that are at par with international levels. Here the course is conducted in batches of not more than 10 per batch. Anyone who is above 7 years of age is admitted here.
As proper training is an inevitable part of this classical dance form Bharatnatyam classes in Pune provide a great opportunity to students who wish to choose Bharatnatyam for their future career. Gandharva Mahavidyalaya organizes various concerts and high profile programs and students are also given the chance to participate and perform in them. Thus they are given a chance to learn this classical dance form and perfect their talents so that they are ready to face the world with confidence.
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Course Objectives
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Course Contents
As the student progresses from the Beginners level to the Intermediate level, he/she has to build on what has already been learnt in the previous courses. In any field, it is important to be aware of the contribution of the great masters of the past and present. With that purpose, the written examination from this year onwards will include biographies of some of the stalwarts of Bharatnatyam.
In the Madhyama Pratham course, the student will be taught the swaras and the concept of korvai in the nritta composition Jatiswaram. Apart from that, he/she will also be acquainted with the technique of abhinaya and the use of aangik abhinaya with the nritya composition shabdam. As taalas are an important aspect of dance, this course includes Alaripu in Mishra chapu as another variety of taala. In the oral examination, the student will be asked to recite the sankeerna jaati in taala and learn the asamyukta hasta viniyoga from sarpasheersha to trishula. The written exam includes topics such as abhinaya, definitions of terms like tandava lasya, lokadharmi, and natyadharmi, and biographies of famous personalities such as the Tanjavur Quartet and Balasaraswati.