Description
Summary
In this course, you will:
- Expand your knowledge of the different adavu groups through short jathis and phrases
- Explore the art of abhinaya (expression) through story telling
- Learn a classical item to develop a deeper understanding of the dance form (e.g Pushpanjali, Jatiswaram)
- Learn in an environment which is specific for adults, in a supportive and judgement free space
- Work on your fitness, strength and flexibility
- Meet a friendly group of like-minded adult students
- Learn from the best in the industry, a professional Bharatanatyam dancer & teacher
- Get weekly practice videos to support your learning outside of class time
- Have access to the class group chat (via WhatsApp), to answer any course related questions
Teacher – Divya Shreejit Kumar
Divya Shreejit Kumar is a Bharatanatyam artist with an active practice in performance, teaching and choreography. Learning from the age of five, she completed her Master Diploma in Bharatanatyam under Smt. Priya Dinesan. Her 25 years of classical dance practise includes a brief stint at Mohiniyattam. In Melbourne she joined Karma Dance and resumed her training with Govind Pillai – presenting her solo graduation performance in 2017. Since then, she has progressed her training in interrelated aspects of the art including rhythm, notation, composition and choreography. Read more about Divya here!
