Feedback for Syllabus

We have outlined the course at 6 levels to be implemented in dance schools as a model syllabus irrespective of the style that the students train in. It will mean that any additional information given by the respected schools is only a bonus for that student. It is understood that this is only a mandatory requisite for basic training in Bharathanatyam. And we await your response after going through the same.

Level-1
· Thattadavu
· Naatadavu
· Paraval Adavu
· Kuditha mettu Adavu
· Korvai Adavu
· Utplavana Adavu
· Sutru / Bramari Adavu
· Folk dance - Garba
· Guru Slokam
· Dhyna Slokam
· Natyaramba Slokam
· Bhumidevi Slokam
· Asamyutha Hasthas
· Samyutha Hasthas
· Story of Ramayana
Level – 2
· Thath thai tha ha
· Mandi Adavu
· Karthari Adavu
· Sarukkal Adavu
· Mei Adavu
· Theermana Adavu
· Thatti mettadavu
· Alarippu
· Kummi Natyashastra slokam
· 10 qualities of a dancer
· Appearance of a dancer
· Asamyutha Viniyoga [pathaka-sukhathunda]
· Names [Gods, Goddess, weapons, vehicles]
· Story of Muruga & Ganesha
Level-3
· Jathiswaram
· Shabdham
· Bharathiyar paadal
· Combination of adavus & korvais in different nadais
· Suppada / Bhangra
· Natyarambham Slokam
· Elements of Dance
· Mythological origin of dance
· Shiro, Grieva, Drishti Bhedha
· Asamyutha Viniyoga [Mushti – Simhamukha]
· Composers of Dance
· Stories – Dasavathara, Tripura, Markandeya, Dhaksha Yagam
Level – 4
· Kowthuvam
· Pushpanjali
· Padam
· Thillana
· Kavadi Chindu
· Thiruppugazh
· Pionners of Bharathanatyam
· Raas / Santhaal Slokas – [ Thandava – Lasya, Abhinaya, Rasas, Benefits of Natya, Pushpanjali, Rangasthuthi]
· Bru & Ura Bhedha
· Padha & Sthanaka Bhedha
· Asamyutha Viniyoga [ Kaangoola – Trisula]
· Stories – Kuchela, Nala Dhamayanthi, Panchaali, Gitopadasam, drona, Bheeshma, Kunti
Level –5
· Ashtapadi
· Javali
· Keerthanam
· Padham - Muthu Thandavar
- Ganam Krishnayyar
· Naga Folk Dance
· Jaathi, Bandhava Hasthas
· Ashtadikpaalaas
· Navagraha & Raasi Hasthas
· Utplavana & Brahmari Bhedhas
· Samyutha Viniyogas
· Thalam
· Stories – Panchasthala of Nataraja, Tirupati, Kapali, Chidambaram, Padmanabha Swamy & Aarupadai veedu
Level-6
· Varnam
· Slokam
· Tevaram
· Paasuram
· Kaikotti Kali
· Thalam
· Nayaka Nayaki prakarna
· Chitrilakkiyam
· History of Tanjore Quartettte
· Temple & its architecture
· Biographies – famous Nattuvanars & Dancers