"Art...is the response of man's creative soul to the call of the Real." ~Rabindranath Tagore (1930)

Courses
Dansense offers a variety of courses including:
The traditional curriculum requires and builds discipline and enthusiasm for the art itself. Learning dance encompasses mastering theory and cultural background, as well. A student must first complete the Praveshika Certificate over 2 years. In the pedagogy of Bharata Nrityam, shlokas and exercises, prescribed in the Natyashastra, are paramount; they maintain and develop the students’ inherent flexibility. As students begin to settle into their practice of these, they begin learning the basic steps of Bharata Natyam. This method of training not only provides a solid foundation in the Bharata Natyam style, but also hones the dancer's body to easily adapt to any style of dance, be it Indian, Western or otherwise. The next 2 years, the student learns various dance items working towards a full repertoire. A salangai puja at the end of this period marks the completion of the Sangraha Certificate. Finally, the student is ready for the preparation for an Arangetram/Debut, if the student wishes to perform one.
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Dansense offers a variety of courses including:
- the traditional Bharata Nrityam curriculum as described below,
- tailored choreography,
- the kalpana course, fostering creativity in movement (dance training not required),
- introductory lecture-demonstrations and workshops focused on specific elements of dance (abhinaya, jatis, charis, karanas...)
- 2-year Bharata Nrityam curriculum for advanced students of any dance form, leading to the study of karanas
The traditional curriculum requires and builds discipline and enthusiasm for the art itself. Learning dance encompasses mastering theory and cultural background, as well. A student must first complete the Praveshika Certificate over 2 years. In the pedagogy of Bharata Nrityam, shlokas and exercises, prescribed in the Natyashastra, are paramount; they maintain and develop the students’ inherent flexibility. As students begin to settle into their practice of these, they begin learning the basic steps of Bharata Natyam. This method of training not only provides a solid foundation in the Bharata Natyam style, but also hones the dancer's body to easily adapt to any style of dance, be it Indian, Western or otherwise. The next 2 years, the student learns various dance items working towards a full repertoire. A salangai puja at the end of this period marks the completion of the Sangraha Certificate. Finally, the student is ready for the preparation for an Arangetram/Debut, if the student wishes to perform one.
CLICK HERE for permission to view Dansense Gallery.