Dr. Lakshmi Basavaraju (Pandithar), Contribution as Guru
NARTANA KIRTANA – THE CENTRE FOR DIVINE ARTS.
BAHARATANATYAM- BHA=BHAAVA, RAA= RAAGA, TAA=TAALA.
The culmination of these three elements, baava, raaga and taala is divine art called BHARATANAYAM. All the Indian classical dances are the divine gift from the god himself which are rich in these three elements. Classical dances are the means to reach god and get united with him. The union of jeevaatma with paramaatma. Classical dances enhances our knowledge, attitude, behavior and develops the personality .
Why Nartana Kirtana Dance class for your child.
- Students learn the Bharatanatyam in its purest form and professionally in the Maragam system. They develop spatial skills, gross motor skills, memorization and retention skills. They develop courage and confidence. The stamina to dance for 1 ½ hour will be developed. Choreography skills develop.
- Style followed is kalashetra .
- Students are given intense training in Adavus(basics of Bharatanatyam) for two years.
- The text ABHINAYADARPANA is followed according to Akhilabharatiya Gandharvya Mahavidyala exams. The Sanskrit slokas from the text is taught to the students.
- Students practice the rhythm with metronome. Rhythm is very important element in dance.
- Students are trained in Nattuvangam from the initial stages of learning only along with the recitation of the adavus, jatis and the songs which they learn to dance.
- The students are trained in the basics of carnatic music, which is a must for dance. The students understand the different taala( sapta talas), rhythm, Raagas and Shruti. The aspect of “Shrutir Maata and Laya Pita” Shruti is the mother and rhythm is the father – is taught to the children.
- They will be trained to give the Akhilabharatiya Gandharva Mahavidyalaya exams – National level exams.
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- The students through the dance class will be inculcated with Indian values, respect for Indian culture and they will represent our country during each performance.
- The students will be trained for Arengaetram – the dream performance in each and every dancers life.
- The students are also trained in Surya Namaskara and Pranayam for their health.
- The students are trained in the dance make up skills too.
- The Students are also trained to teach other children in the class where in inculcated the teaching skills in them.
- The students who are 8 years and in 3rd standard are only eligible to join the class due to health reasons.
- The duration of the class is approximately 1 ½ hours to 2 hours.
- The classes at Tingre Nagar – Wednesday and Friday.
- Timings – 4:30 to 6:30 PM.
- Address : No-1, First Floor, Maitri Park, Lane 13, Near 13N, Kaken Gas Road, Tingre Nagar, Pune 411032.
Dr. Lakshmi is a registered guide at Akhila Bharatiya Gandharva Mahavidyala
Dr. Lakshmi has also been the Examiner for the B.A and M.A dance exams of the Tilak Maharastra Vidyapeet. Dr. Lakshmi has also been the Panel expert for the Ph.D candidates at TMV and Lalit Kalakendra. She is also the registered teacher for Akhila Bharatya Gandharva Mahavidyala exams.
- Certificates are considered in the 10th and 12th exams.
- The certificates are considered during the placements also.
- The certificates are also equivalent to the B.A and M.A degrees.
- The students will face many viva in these exams which will give confidence to face any situation, interview, face audience, people in real life.
