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Bharatanatyam Basics
Course 2 - Naatadavu
Suggested Duration: 10 Hours
WHAT YOU'LL LEARN
Introduction to Hastas (Hand gestures)
Features of Adavus (Bharatanatyam Dance Steps)
Effective exercises to open the hips essential for Naatadavu
Warm up & Cool down routines for body conditioning
8 varieties of Naatadavu (Second dance step in Bharatanatyam)
Introduction to Carnatic Music and Terminologies
WHO IS THIS COURSE FOR ?
Beginners who want to advance to their second lesson
Teachers who would like to teach their students in a methodical and structured way
Intermediate and advanced dancers who want to fine tune their techniques
REQUIREMENTS:
The student must have practiced the lessons taught in the previous course segments or already learnt Tattadavu
The student must have studied and understood the theoretical concepts introduced in the previous course segments
START FROM TODAY!
This is your chance to establish a strong foundation in Bharatanatyam
COURSE CONTENT
01 Lesson • 2 min
11 Sections • 53 Lessons • 2.5 Hours
02:17
An important guide for students to make the most out of this course and enhance their learning experience.
01 Lesson • 3 min
03:27
We will look at some Hastas which are used to bring life to stories in Bharatanatyam and their usages. Downloadable PDF is provided for this lesson.
08 Lessons • 30 min
01:47
I start every class with a Prayer alongside my students. In this video I will explain the significance of this Prayer along with its 'Tatparya' or meaning. A downloadable PDF + MP3 file is provided for reference.
14:10
We will look at why Warm Up is essential for Bharatanatyam Dancers. This video includes a complete demonstration of all the warm up exercises I recommend to my students in class. We will also learn the correct way to perform each of these exercises.
02:33
Namaskara is a tradition to offer salutations before starting and after completion of any Bharatanatyam dance piece. In this video I will explain the significance of this Namaskara along with its 'Tatparya' or meaning.
02:57
In this video we will learn the first variation of Naatadavu. This video involves a thorough demonstration of this step in slow speed with cues to perfect the movement. I will also indicate the most frequent mistakes made by my students during this movement. Downloadable Audio files are provided for 3 different speeds.
01:43
In this video we will learn the second variation of Naatadavu. This video involves a thorough demonstration of this step in slow speed with cues to perfect the movement. I will also indicate the most frequent mistakes made by my students during this movement. Downloadable Audio files are provided for 3 different speeds.
01:52
In this video we will learn the third variation of Naatadavu. This video involves a thorough demonstration of this step in slow speed with cues to perfect the movement. I will also indicate the most frequent mistakes made by my students during this movement. Downloadable Audio files are provided for 3 different speeds.
04:40
We will learn the importance of Cooldown Exercises for Bharatanatyam Dancers. This video includes a complete demonstration of all the cool down exercises I teach my students in class. We will also learn the correct way to perform each of these exercises.
00:32
08 Lessons • 18 min
00:59
05:21
This is a shorter follow along Warm Up routine with the exercises we learnt in the complete flow.
00:24
01:53
In this video we will practice the first variation of Naatadavu. This is a follow along video of this step in all the three speeds. Downloadable Audio file is provided for this practice routine.
02:42
In this video we will practice the second variation of Naatadavu. This is a follow along video of this step in all the three speeds. Downloadable Audio file is provided for this practice routine.
01:55
In this video we will practice the third variation of Naatadavu. This is a follow along video of this step in all the three speeds. Downloadable Audio file is provided for this practice routine.
03:57
This is a shorter follow along Cool down routine with the exercises we learnt in the complete flow.
00:32
09 Lessons • 26 min
00:59
05:21
00:24
02:43
In this video we will learn the fourth variation of Naatadavu. This video involves a thorough demonstration of this step in slow speed with cues to perfect the movement. I will also indicate the most frequent mistakes made by my students during this movement. Downloadable Audio files are provided for 3 different speeds.
04:21
In this video we will learn the fifth variation of Naatadavu. This video involves a thorough demonstration of this step in slow speed with cues to perfect the movement. I will also indicate the most frequent mistakes made by my students during this movement. Downloadable Audio files are provided for 3 different speeds.
04:26
In this video we will learn the sixth variation of Naatadavu. This video involves a thorough demonstration of this step in slow speed with cues to perfect the movement. I will also indicate the most frequent mistakes made by my students during this movement. Downloadable Audio files are provided for 3 different speeds.
03:57
00:32
03:23
The dance steps are known as Adavus in Bharatanatyam. In this video we will have a look at the features of Adavus in detail.
00:59
05:21
00:24
01:50
In this video we will practice the fourth variation of Naatadavu. This is a follow along video of this step in all the three speeds. Downloadable Audio file is provided for this practice routine.
02:40
In this video we will practice the fifth variation of Naatadavu. This is a follow along video of this step in all the three speeds. Downloadable Audio file is provided for this practice routine.
03:06
In this video we will practice the sixth variation of Naatadavu. This is a follow along video of this step in all the three speeds. Downloadable Audio file is provided for this practice routine.
03:57
00:32
08 Lessons • 16 min
01 Lesson • 6 min
06:19
Most of the significant movements including sitting, standing, walking, running, and dancing, involve contributions of the hip. These Hip Opening Exercises will help you to perform Naatadavu better.
07 Lessons • 20 min
00:59
05:21
00:24
04:03
In this video we will learn the seventh variation of Naatadavu. This video involves a thorough demonstration of this step in slow speed with cues to perfect the movement. I will also indicate the most frequent mistakes made by my students during this movement. Downloadable Audio files are provided for 3 different speeds.
04:33
In this video we will learn the eighth variation of Naatadavu. This video involves a thorough demonstration of this step in slow speed with cues to perfect the movement. I will also indicate the most frequent mistakes made by my students during this movement. Downloadable Audio files are provided for 3 different speeds.
03:57
00:32
07 Lessons • 17 min
00:59
05:21
00:24
03:05
In this video we will practice the seventh variation of Naatadavu. This is a follow along video of this step in all the three speeds. Downloadable Audio file is provided for this practice routine.
03:07
In this video we will practice the eighth variation of Naatadavu. This is a follow along video of this step in all the three speeds. Downloadable Audio file is provided for this practice routine.
03:57
00:32
01 Lesson • 2 min
02:36
Carnatic Classical Music is played as an accompaniment in the background for a Bharatanatyam performance. In this video we will look at some commonly used terminologies in Carnatic Music.
02 Lessons • 11 min
04:19
This is a task combining all the lessons in this course for people who would want to challenge themselves. Downloadable Audio file is provided for this task.
06:31
This is a graded assessment test spanning all the topics covered in the course. This involves theory and visual questions.
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