Bharatanatyam Course

Bharatanatyam Course At St Teresa’s College

Bharatanatyam is an extremely codified and schematized Asian Indian style of classical dance. That is loved and adored by numerous people who are passionate lovers of the art. The sole aim of this artform is to present a theme or feeling and to send an experience of it to the audience. The movements of Bharatanatyam are unique.

Traditionally, Bharatanatyam has been a solo dance that was performed exclusively by girls, and it expressed South Indian spiritual themes and religious ideas. Bharatanatyam is one of the most cherished and most popular classical Indian dance forms, not only within the country but also outside it. It is considered the epitome of Indian cultural expression.

About Bharatanatyam Course

Department of Bharathanatyam in St.Teresa’s College provides a comprehensive education in Bharathanatyam performance that helps to boost the career of each student. Bharatanatyam courses offered by the college are Bachelor of Bharathanatyam (2002 onwards) and MA Bharathanatyam (2012 onwards) which will establish foundations for creative and intellectual development and cultivate multiple approaches to dance and a career in it. The department offers a Bharatanatyam course in an environment where each student’s talent is nurtured and guided by the faculty. Thus, make your dream come true by acquiring a degree in the Bharatanatyam course.

Abhinayasangeetham and Mohiniyattam are complementary courses. Other Indian as well as western dances like salsa, ballroom, and hip-hop is also included in the theory syllabus.

Syllabus

Vision

“an uncompromising commitment to excellence” in the discipline of Bharathanatyam. To be a successful and sustainable community of elite dancers, well respected and recognized for their dance excellence and citizenship as well as developing the foundation necessary for those who aspire to pursue a career in Bharathanatyam.

Our mission is to instil a great love of dance, while inspiring self-confidence, discipline and respect of Bharathanatyam. Our goal is to give each individual dancer the tools they need to take dance as far as they dream to take it. We believe if you can dream it you can achieve it!We also believe that collegiate dance prepares young people for living meaningful lives, developing creative community impact and for career options in and beyond the dance performance field.

Message from HOD

Art is a blessed gift from God. A true Artist manifests divinity.  we believe  that  this  art institution, is one of the best, blessed by the presence of God. By Gods grace, this art course is entering its 23rd successful year, at this college.

Art is indulged with a wide range of human activities in creating visual  performing subjects and expressing the author’s thoughts.
Guru Rukmini Devi Arundale quotes ” Dance , sing ….fill India with beauty of drama and the grace of poetry”.
I welcome you to this prestigious institution where my faculty team of instructors has the best education and training experience to be innovative, inspiring, and dedicated to providing responsible, authentic, and thorough instructions for mold our future generations.
Since 22 years, the department has evolved to reflect the true state of Art of Bharathanatyam. Students are prepared for careers in Bharathanatyam through intensive study and practice. Mind and body are moulded to excel in Dance. It is obvious that the discipline, focus, and enlightenment received from their Saadhana, help them to excel and achieve success in all aspects of life. Dance education contributes to the development of responsible, dedicated, determined, and creative adults /citizens in society.
HOD, Department of Bharathanatyam

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