Nupur Center of Performing Arts

Practical Revise old dances, Thillana and Varnam, Perfecting the abhinaya. Theory Choregraphy of small jatis, Recite Jatis with talam.

Practical Revise old dances, Shabdam / Devarnama, Padam, Bhajan/ Keertanam, More emphasis given on abhinaya. Theory Hasta Viniyoga contd., Recitation of tala.

Practical Revision and practice of previous dances Jatiswaram, Kauthvam, Introduction to abhinaya ( facial expressions). Theory Pada Bheda, Mandala Bheda, Tala recitation of the dances learnt.

Practical Invocatory dances like Ganesha vandana, Pushpanjali and Allaripu are taught, Revision of old lessons. Theory Learn to play the taal for the dances taught, Hasta Viniyoga ( uses of the hastas).

Practical Revision of level one steps, Advanced level steps. Emphasis given on speed and rhythm. Theory Samyuta Hastas ( Double hand gestures), Pada bheda, Sthanaka and Mandala bheda.

Practical Exercises to enhance basic dance postures, Basic Adavus ( steps ) focusing on posture and angashuddhi ( neatness). Theory Asamyuta hastas ( single hand gestures),Head and eye movements and dance related shlokas.

This dance form loosens up the structured form of classical styles and also incorporates steps from folk dances. They are mostly choreographed on songs from Hindi and regional cinema or private albums.

There’s perhaps no better way to explore the vast cultural landscape of India than through its folk song and dance. Each state and region offers a unique glimpse and taste into its way of life, rituals and traditions. At Nupur center students are introduced to folk dance too which is fun way of understanding the culture of different states.

Bhataranatyam is one of the oldest forms of Indian classical dance which Originated in southern state of Tamilnadu, India. It is extremely traditional and is known for its highly stylized grace, beauty & purity. It is a deeply spiritual dance form which has religion as its basic sentiment. It uplifts the dancer & her audience to a higher level of spiritual consciousness. Anyone who witnesses a high class classical dance performance will be convinced that it is a model of synchronized arts with many shades and elements of beauty, pure dance patterns of endless variety, symbolic hand gestures & changing facial expressions – all in the background of melodious vocal & instrumental music. The greatest blessing of dance is its ability to control the mind. The feet keeping to rhythm, hands expressing gestures, eyes following the hands, the ears listening to melodious music leads to the mind achieving concentration & clarity. The spectator watching the performance has his mind freed from distractions. A good classical dance performance can lift both the dancer & the spectator to high spiritual levels. The young dancers of today have to realize that practicing classical dance can lead to the three-fold fusion of Mental, Physical & Spiritual well being. One has to begin early and learn for many years before reaching a devout understanding of this Art.