Certificate Course In Classical Dance Bharatanatyam

About the Course

Indian classical dances recognize the core cultural values of India’s diverse regions. They are rich in heritage and are often referred to as a prayer to God. Bharatanatyam is the oldest among the Indian classical dance that originated in Tamil Nadu, India. It is famous primarily in the South Indian states. Bharata, a well-known sage, is believed to have received the knowledge of Bharatnatyam from Lord Brahma, who later recorded it in a Sanskrit book known as the Natya Shastra. One of the fundamental texts on Indian drama and aesthetics is the Natya Shastra. School of Arts & Culture is introducing this Offline Certificate course in Classical dance Bharatnatyam with our Associates globally to prepare the young artists for this Divine Art and take forward the legacy of our culture globally.

Objectives of the Course

Level 1 : PALLAVA ADHYAYANA

Highlights

Name & place of 8 Classical dance forms of India
Knowledge of Guru, Bani of Bharatanatyam, and a brief understanding of the Lineage— Guru, Guru’s Guru, etc.,
Definition of Bharatnatya (Bha-Ra-Ta)
Basic Exercises & Asanas (kriyatamaka )
Demonstrate Chatushra Jaati in three speeds (sarvalaghu ekatala)
Namasakara –Dhyanashloka & Guru vandana( recite with meaning and its importance)
Recite with demonstration Asamyutha and Samyutha Hastas (AD)
Demonstrations of various Adavus (dance steps) in 3 speeds

Examination / Assessment Process

Examination will be conducted at the exam centre / respective institution yearly .

The ratio of the assessment is 70 % - 30% is given below.

Viva Voce: Viva voce at the end of the year at the allotted examination center / Respective Institution Practical Papers: Internal assessment of practical work at respective institutions.

The scheme of examination and paper for Level 1 will be as follows:

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Viva or Theory

Viva Voice – Basic Concepts

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Practical

Practical – Performance Based

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Internal
Assessment

Minimum Passing Marks: 50% – Practical, 40% – Viva Theory

Division of credits for Examination:

Angashuddhi - 1
Layashuddi - 1
Recitation, the definition -1

Highlights

Name & place of 8 Classical dance forms of India
Name of the Guru and the school the student follows
Namasakara –Dhyanashloka & Guru vandana (recite with meaning and its importance)
Meaning of the term Bharata Natyam (Bhava+Raga+Tala) and its origin.
Recite Asamyuta & Samayuta hastaa according to Abhinaya Darpana of Nandikeshwara.
Shirobheda, Drishtibheda, Grivabheda according to abhinaya darpana of Nandikeshwara
Names of Paadabhedas – according to abhinaya darpana
Basic Exercises & Asanas (kriyatamaka )
Demonstrate Chatushra Jaati in three speeds (sarvalaghu ekatala)

Highlights : Practical

Demonstrate the following adavus along with shollukuttu

Level 2 : LATHA ADHYAYANA

Highlights:

4 Types of characteristics of Adavus
Names of Mandala bhedas & Utplavana bhedas & demonstrate
Recite with demonstration the viniyoga slokas
Alarippu — Tishra/Chaturashra
Pushpanjali
Kauthuvam
Clear demonstration of minimum three steps in theAdavus with hand gestures and reciting the shollakuttus of the Adavus on hands.
Jatiswaram

Grading & Assessment for Level 2

The certification will be awarded to the candidates upon the completion of the syllabus which is planned.After the examination is completed and passed with the stipulated pass marks.

Viva Voce: Written examination at the end of the year at the allotted examination center.
Practical Papers: Internal assessment of practical work at respective institutions.

The ratio of the assessment is 70 % - 30% is given below.

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Paper 1

Viva Voice – Basic Concepts

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Paper 2

Practical – Performance Based

0 %

Internal
Assessment

Minimum Passing Marks : Practical- 50% , Viva Theory- 40%

Division of credits for Examination:

Angashuddhi - 1
Layashuddi - 1
Recitation, the definition of technical terms and their explanation - 1

Highlights: Oral

Highlights: Practical

Clear demonstration of a minimum of three steps in the below-mentioned Adavus with hand gestures and reciting the shollakuttus of the Adavus on hands:

Level 3 : LASYA ADHYAYANA

Highlights:

Explain in brief Music terminologies like Raga , Taala , Saptaswaras , Saptatala , Sma , Layay etc
Recite Adavus along with shollukuttu & perform
Perform & recite Pushpanjali & Kauthuvam , Alarippu
Perform the following: (should know raga, tala, composer for both and meanings for the Shabdam)

Grading & Assessment for Level 3 :

The certification will be awarded to the candidates upon the completion of the syllabus whichcis planned.After the examination is completed and passed with the stipulated pass marks.

The ratio of the assessment is 80 % - 20% is given below.

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Paper 1

Viva Voice – Basic Concepts

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Paper 2

Practical – Performance Based

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Internal
Assessment

Minimum Passing Marks: 50% – Practical, 40% – Theory

Viva Voce:Written examination at the end of the year Online via Google form
Practical Papers : Internal assessment of practical work at respective institutions or you will get one week to record your performances as per the question and upload videos on Youtube and share the link in the examination form (Google form )

Division of credits for Examination:

Proficiency in physical exercises and adavus - 1
Proficiency in the depiction of the navarasas - 1
Recitation of shlokas and nattuvangam - 1
Overall performance - 2

Highlights: Written

Describe the various Gods – their appearance,alternate names, some stories associated with them
Write about the life and contribution of somem famous Dancers, Dance Gurus and Historians to Bharatanatyam – eg.: Rukmini Devi Arundale, E. Krishna Iyer, Kapila Vatsyayan, Geeta Chandran(more names will be included from ancient to modern times)
Explain the Bharatanatyam repertoire. Name and describe the various dances performed in a Bharatanatya repertoire eg.: Alarippu, Jathiswaram etc.
What are the Navarasas? Explain with examples.
Explain the various Ashtanayikas.

Highlights: Practical

Level 4 : Bharatanatyam Dance

Highlights

Describe the various Gods — their appearance, alternate names, some stories associated with them.
Write about the life and contribution of some famous Dancers, Dance Gurus and Historians to Bharatanatyam — eg: Rukmini Devi Arundale, E. Krishna lyer, Kapila Vatsyayan, Geeta Chandran (more names will be in- cluded from ancient to modern times)
Explain the Bharatanatyam repertoire. Name and describe the various dances performed in a Bharatanatya repertoire eg.: Alarippu, Jathiswaram etc
What are the Navarasas? Explain with examples.
Explain the various Ashtanayikas.

Practical's

Level 4 : AIKKHYA ABHIYAANA

Highlights:

What are the Navarasas? Explain with examples.
Recite Mishrachapu Alarippu
Recite sollukattu of Jathiswaram and Shabdam jatis performed in YEAR 3, with hasta kriya
Recite all the remaining Asamyutha and Samyutha Hasta viniyoga slokas with demonstration.
Abhinaya dances: Padam, Javali, Devaranama, Keerthanam and Ashtapadi
Thodayamangalam
Varnam
Thillana