The Art of Storytelling. Using our eyes, mouths, hands, and entire bodies, we tell stories of love, anger and loss. This singular component of Bharatanatyam will be studied within a modern context, and will be lead by master artist and teacher Pranita (Jain) Nayar. For new dancers and arangetram graduates alike, this class aims to keep...
Mandala Academy's Beginner class introduces young learners to the world of Bharatanatyam. This class explores beat-making, hand gestures, and body position to build complex movement (adavus). Students also become familiar with South Asian folk tales and mythology, and create characters through gestures and physicality.
Mandala Academy's Intermediate class focuses on comprehension of the basics of Bharatanatyam. Students perfect adavus, musical structures, and begin an exploration of abhinaya and South Asian poetry. This class is performance-oriented. Mandala emphasizes performance as a tool for teamwork and leadership building; lifelong skills for our students to become cultural ambassadors within their communities. Intermediate...
Mandala Academy's Beginner class introduces young learners to the world of Bharatanatyam. This class explores beat-making, hand gestures, and body position to build complex movement (adavus). Students also become familiar with South Asian folk tales and mythology, and create characters through gestures and physicality. This class runs from January 6th through June 16th, with a...
Pre Bharatanatyam brings young artists into the world of creative movement. Through hand gestures, rhythmic patterns that use the entire body, and South Asian mythology, we take a fun plunge into Bharatanatyam. For ages 3-5. This class runs from January 6th through June 16th, with a recital on June 9th. Register here or contact us...
This is a Bharatanatyam class for all levels: blank slate to post graduates. Master Teaching Artist, Pranita Nayar, instructs a technique-focused studio class, refining the movement and quality of dancers. From body positioning to nuanced eye movements, dancers can strengthen form at their own pace. Pranita trained with acclaimed dance artist Sonal Mansingh in New...
Join us for a free Open House virtual class! Mandala Arts' principal artist and educator Ashwaty Chennat gives an introductory Zoom lesson in the classical Indian dance form, Bharatanatyam. Our class is for beginners and intermediate students alike, ages 4-8. Students that register for our Open House will receive a discount towards tuition for the Mandala Academy Winter-Spring 2021 semester....
Mandala's intermediate Bharatanatyam class is for students on track for an arangetram (solo repertoire performance) and those hoping to refine technique and knowledge of the dance form. Students will learn complex dance sequences jathis and stoytelling techniques abhinaya in preparation for repertoire items such as the varnam and padam. This class runs from January 2nd...
Mandala Academy's Beginner II dance class deepens understanding for students of Bharatanatyam. Students explore technique, choreography, and musical understanding. Students also become familiar with South Asian folk tales and mythology, and create characters through gesture and physicality. Through our supportive classroom environment, students build a loving community and cultural confidence. This class runs from January...
Mandala Academy's Beginner I class introduces young students to the world of Bharatanatyam. Our classroom explores technique in fun and familiar ways; we make connections to mythology and Indian culture - through our bodies! By the end of our class, students will learn a full routine and will have thorough understanding of mudra (hand gesture), ...
