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Classes & Fees
REGISTRATION FOR 2024 SEMESTERS IS NOW OPEN
If you have dance experience but are not sure which level to enroll in, please contact us to arrange an assessment.
Bharatnatyam classes are held from September 10th 2023 to June 23th 2024, with a two-month break in July and August.
NE Location: Tecumseh Taekwon-Do, 8-640 42nd Ave NE, Sundays 11:00 am - 2:00 pm
SE Location: Cranston area, Tuesdays 6:00 pm - 9:30 pm (limited spots available)
Beginner - Youth
$325 per semester | Sunday 11:00 am, Tuesday 6:00 pm
For students who are new to Bharatnatyam, we will begin learning fundamentals such as posture, exercises, adavus, and mudras. Folk dancing will be incorporated to teach musicality and stage presence.
Minimum age to start is 5 years old. Must demonstrate good coordination of their rights and lefts, attention span for a 1 hour lesson, and able to be present in class without their parent present. If you feel your child fits these qualities but is younger than 5 years old, please contact us and we will do an assessment.
Beginner - Adult
$375 per semester | Sunday 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
For students who are new to Bharatnatyam, we will begin learning fundamentals such as posture, exercises, adavus, and mudras. Folk dancing will be incorporated to teach musicality and stage presence.
Intermediate
$350 per semester | Sunday 12:00 - 1:00 pm
Students will continue to build a strong foundation in Bharatanatyam by improving their stamina and dance knowledge. Primary focus will be placed on footwork and advancing technique. Folk dancing will be incorporated to teach musicality and stage presence.
Senior I
$375 per semester | Sunday 1:00 - 2:00 pm
Students will complete their adavu training. Abhinaya will be introduced. Students will learn traditional performance items such as Alarippu, Pushpanjali, and Ganesha Kavuthvam, then progress onto more advanced items.
Senior II
$400 per semester | Sunday 1:00 - 2:00 pm
Students are part of the core dance group, emphasizing performance readiness and choreography, with an expectation of commitment and rigorous individual practice in addition to weekly dance lessons.
This class is only available to students upon instructor approval. Please talk to your instructor for more details.
Private Lessons
$25 per hour | Please contact us to schedule
Participate in small groups or one-on-one training. Private lessons can be beneficial for dancers wanting to progress through our curriculum faster or for those who require individualized lesson plans. Students progress quickly through fundamentals of Bharatnatyam such as adavus and mudras, before moving onto advanced theory, facial expressions, and choreography.
We also teach performance items to individuals and groups for special events such as wedding receptions, baby showers, corporate events, birthdays, and more!
