Key Highlights at Nritya Gurukul
7-year structured course following ABGMVM certification
Separate batches for each exam level (Prarambhik to Visharad Purna)
Preparation for Nationally recognized certification at every stage
Opportuinity for 2–3 stage performances annually for all students
Training offered in both Online & Offline modes
Google Classrooms for notes, references & video access
Personalized attention in limited batch sizes
Guidance for Arangetram & advanced stage presentations
Intro to Asamyukta Hastas, Pāda Bhedas, leg postures, head movements, basic theory.
Samyukta Hastas, eye & neck movements, expanded theory.
Apply hand gestures in Shlokas; intro to written theory (fill blanks, MCQ, match, short notes).
Formal written exams; long & medium questions; deeper study (Natya Shastra, Abhinaya Darpanam).
Each class runs for 1 hour:
- 15 min – Exercises & warm-up
- 30 min – Practical dance (Adavus, items, choreography)
- 15 min – Theory (Oral + written knowledge)
*Other university certification are also available on demand
Course Levels & Syllabus
PrarambhikFoundation Level
- Posture & araimandi basics
- Rhythm awareness
- Foundational Adavus
Praveshika PrathamPreliminary – Part 1
- Advanced Adavus
- Footwork & stamina
- Rhythm precision
Praveshika PurnaPreliminary – Part 2
- Alarippu
- Pushpanjali
- Stage skills & confidence
Madhyama PrathamIntermediate – Part 1
- Shabdam
- Jatiswaram
- Alarippu in varied jatis
Madhyama PurnaIntermediate – Part 2
- Tillana
- Advanced rhythm
- Stage command & grace
Visharad PrathamGraduate – Part 1
- Varnam (central item)
- Expressive storytelling (Abhinaya)
- Stamina & technique
Visharad PurnaGraduate – Part 2
- Full Margam repertoire
- Choreography & Nattuvangam
- Arangetram preparation
The formal solo debut presenting the full Bharatanatyam Margam with live or track-based accompaniment. A 9–12 month guided pathway from curation to stage.
Between Visharad Pratham & Visharad Purna, or when Guru certifies readiness.
Strong Adavu technique, consistent tālam control, performance experience, disciplined practice, and attendance.
- Technique: clarity of adavus, araimandi, balance
- Rhythm & memory: jatis, korvais, teermanams
- Abhinaya: expressive depth, lyric understanding
- Stamina & stage presence: 45–90 min solo
- Rehearsal discipline & professionalism
- Pushpanjali / Alarippu
- Jatiswaram
- Shabdam / Padam / Javali / Keerthanam
- Varnam (core)
- Tillana & Mangalam
- Curation & planning (items, theme, costumes)
- Technique polishing with weekly/fortnightly reviews
- Mock arangetrams (1–2 run-throughs)
- Stagecraft workshops: entries, cues, audience connect
- Orchestra rehearsals / track production
Program Notes: raga–tāla, lyric meaning for each item
Documentation: professional photography & video archiving
Certificates: Nritya Gurukul felicitation (ABGMVM exams continue separately)
Logistics: personalized timetable, Google Classroom, sahitya notations, practice videos
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