School of Kuchipudi Dance |
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| New enrollments are accepted during first week of every month. Kids should be 6 yrs or older to be able to join. The courses offered are: LEVEL 1: (Beginners) This course introduces students to the traditional classical dance Kuchipudi. • Basic foot steps (Adavus) • Advanced steps • Jathis • Slokas • Basic hand gestures • Neck, Eye, Eyebrow movements • Paada bedhas LEVEL 2: (Intermediate) This course is offered to students as an introduction to Abhinayam. In this level we also teach the basics of theory Natyothpatthi and origin of Kuchipudi Natyam based on Natyasastram and Abhinayadarpanam. Detailed study about all mudras is covered as well. • Puja Nrityam • Sabdham • Jatiswaram • Keerthana LEVEL 3: (Advanced) This course introduces advanced theory as part of the complete study of Dasvathara, and Navagraha Hastas, Navarasas, Nayika Nayaka bedhas and Ashta vidha nayikas and their usage in Kuchipudi. • Taranagam • Bhamakalapam • Thillana • Slokam • Astapadi • Padam or Javali LEVEL 4: (Choreography & Nattuvangam) This course introduces choreography and Nattuvangam. Introduction to Tala system and music. Deeper study of Natyasastram and techniques of Abhinayam. Students are required to complete projects on choreography. |
