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
The theory syllabus in this course becomes more comprehensive, as the student is required to have an overall view of Bharatnatyam as a dance form, and its relation with the other classical dances and dance drama styles of India.
In this course, the student will be taught a jatiswaram in a taala and raga which is different from what has been learnt in the previous courses. Apart from this, there will also be a Javali or a Sringara padam and a Bhakti padam. Also, the process and technique of choreography will be introduced this year. The oral examination will include the recitation of viniyogas of Srira, Drishti and Griva, and Natuvangam of Korvais of Tillana on tattakali. The syllabus for the written exam consists of themes such as the dance drama styles of India, a comparative study of the seven major classical dance styles of India, and the notation of teermanam of varnam with shollu and adavus. In addition, the work of poets like Purandardasa, Sewathi Thirunal and Shyamshastri, and stories related to mythological characters like Shiva, Krishna, and Rama will be studied here.