Bharatnatyam (Indian classical dance form) for Beginners (Udemy.com)
Learn basics of Bharatanatyam and 2 beautiful choreographies in 4 weeks, even for complete beginners in dance!
Created by: Pavithrra Venkatraman
Last updated November 2020
What you will learn
- Bharatnatyam Fundamentals - Tatta Adavu, Natta Adavu, Mudras, Neck Movements.
- Prepare your body for 'Laya' (Basic rhythm patterns) and coordination needed for Bharatanatyam.
- Learn the techniques and Prepare your body to learn 'Bhava' - Basic Expressions for story telling through dance.
- Choreography 1: Fusion of Bharatanatyam with western beats Dance
- Choreography 2: Shiva Meditation Mantra Dance - A pure Classical Dace piece
- Confidence to go up there and perform!
How it compares
Against the other 662 rated Udemy courses in Health & Fitness on CourseDuck:
- Rating4.6 out of 5higher than 49% of them
- Reviews212#372 of 663 by number of reviews
- Length1.3 hoursshorter than 80% of them
- Last updatedNovember 2020earlier than 75% of them
Course Description
This course is created with an intent of having everyone to taste the pleasure of Bharatanatyam, without any prior knowledge or experience with any of dance forms. Over the lessons in this course, we will embark on a journey where we will learn about:
Introduction to Bharatanatyam
Prepping our body for the style of Bharatanatyam: Basic steps to build the Rhythm and Coordination in the body
Neck movements
Hasta Mudras or Hand movements
Choreography 1: Fusion of Bharatanatyam with western beats!
Choreography 2: Shiva meditation mantra dance!
By the end of this course (within a few weeks), you will be able to learn and skillfully perform two beautiful Bharatanatyam choreographies! And having learnt basics of Bharatanatyam through this course, you will be ready to move forward with the more advanced lessons in Bharatanatyam (Watch out for my advanced lessons - coming soon!) :)
So let's begin! :)
Instructor Details
- 4.6 Rating
212 Reviews
Pavithrra Venkatraman
Hi Everyone, i am Pavithrra Venkatraman.
I am a trained Bharatanatyam Dancer/Performer/Choreographer. I have learnt and practiced Bharatanatyam for over a decade. My guru is Dr. M. S. Sarala who is a direct disciple of the Bharatanatyam icon Dr. Padma Subramanium. After learning Bharatanatyam for many years, I then completed a Diploma course in Bharatanatyam from the renowned Alagappa University Arts Department. I am currently learning Kathak from SIFAS Singapore to widen my dance styles.
I am passionate about dancing and I started dancing at the age of 4. My dance styles also ranges from classical to Bollywood and contemporary. I am also passionate about teaching. I am also a professional Yoga Trainer. Practicing Yoga really helps me in my dance.
By profession, i am also an engineer working in Artificial Intelligence domain.
I am also a Youtuber, and you can check my other dance performances at my channel "Pavithrra Venkatraman".
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Reviews
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By Dr Meenakshi on 4/13/2024
it's so good.easy to follow.like a person who doesn't hv any knowledge about bharatham and when u are aged 40,this course is superb.u feel young and enlightened.thank u udemy
By Flavia Weibel on 11/21/2023
Great for complete beginners like me. I really love the meditation mantra at the end and that one can truly feel your love for this beautiful form of dance. Thank you very much for this experience!
By Shilpa on 6/22/2022
Instructions given are very clear - not missing any detail thus giving no chance for a doubt . Loved it ☺️ Thank u for putting up the effort to make and upload the course. Looking for for more courses . Thank you
By Girish Devappa on 3/2/2022
Instructions are clearly delivered. Katakaamukha would have been understood if thumb positions are ment. I am a guy and placement of hands for male and females are very carefully mentioned ,Thanks. Best regards,Girish
By Laurel Bishow on 6/18/2021
I don't think I can get low to the floor. I'd like to see options/modifications for people with limited mobility. Also, the 2nd hand mudra wasn't explained.
By Ma Amrtyumaya on 3/22/2021
Great so excited to learn from the beginning ! Good to learn the basic and go straight into practice with the meaning of the mudra and gestures, so graceful !
By Sudha on 12/24/2020
It was easy for me and my daughter to keep up and this was quite fun too! A perfect mix of both!
By Meenatchi Ayyappan on 10/14/2020
My 11 years old daughter joined in Mrs. Pavithra Venkatraman Beginner's "Bharathanatiyam" dance course. Pavithra clearly and beautifully teaches the dance steps and expressions which is still more important for online learners. She has designed the overall course well and also with several interesting elements such as Meditation song, Tatta adavu and Natta adavu steps in fusion dance choreography which engages and evokes interest in kids to enjoy and learn dance further. Also personally parents wish that their children are introduced to dance from an expert as the learning, bhavam(expressions) etc.. will have a prolonged effect in children. In this way we are lucky to have a professional dancer, singer and also music composer (as observed by us through her Youtube channel) as our daughter's teacher.
By V Venkatraman on 9/26/2020
Thank you sooo much for creating this course! It is the only high quality, perfectly structured bharatanatyam course that i could find on Udemy. The trainer has done a great job at explaining the intricacies of the dance form, and has beautifully performed as well. The audio and video is super clear, and i am so excited to learn the 2 choreographies now :) :) Please do a course for advanced Bharatanatyam as well. I would love to join it.
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Overall Score : 92 / 100






