In this foundational course, students will learn Soustavam, the basic stance from which all movements emerge, and Namaskara Vidhi, the salutation to Mother Earth before starting dance. They will be introduced to various mudras (hand gestures) and Natyarambha Slokas, which they should be able to see and sing.

Students will learn one-third of the steps, approximately 25, though mastering the 3rd and 4th speeds may be challenging for some. Emphasis will be placed on posture, alignment, balance, hand gestures, and technique. Additionally, students will learn to dance to small bhajans or songs, fostering a love for dance.

Students will learn Asamyutha hastas (single hand gestures) and recite their associated slokas, and they will be introduced to various gati bhedas (rhythmic meters). The course covers four-beat (chaturashram), three-beat (trisram), and five-beat (khandam) steps, along with basic knowledge of Sapta talas, their names, and parts.

Definitions of key dance concepts such as Natya, Nritta, Nritya, Lasya, Tandava, Patra, Apatra, Kinkini, and Sabha will be introduced. Students will also focus on Tha thai hitha, a four-beat step requiring balance and poses. Emphasis will be placed on understanding talam and each jaati (rhythmic meter), which will be elaborated further in Jhathis.

This course continues the in-depth study of talam, introduces Asamyutha hastha viniyogas, and covers seven-beat (Misram) and Mukthayi steps.

Students will learn about the origin of Natya from the Natyasastra, Pada Bhedas with slokas, Chaturashram Jhathis, and five important slokas of gods associated with dance. They will also be introduced to a small Vinayaka kauthvam and Dwadasha hasta pranas.

Students will learn Samyutha hastas and their viniyogas, and master Trisram Jhathis (5), Misram Jhathis (3), Khandam Jhathis (2), and Sankeernam Jhathis (2).

The course includes the first long item, Brahmanjali, and a brief introduction to Siddhendhra Yogi. Recitation of Jhathis in Taalam will be emphasized, and by the end, students should be able to identify the jaathi of any song or rhythm.

This course includes learning one Jathiswaram, Ramayana Shabdham, Krishna Shabdham, Dhanasri Thillana, Hindolam Thillana, and Raja Rajeshwari Ashtakam.

Students will also receive brief explanations of each classical dance of India, delve into Chaturvidhabhinaya, and learn the Koluvaithiva piece.

In this course, students will learn pieces like Jhem Jhem ta na na, Shivashtakam, Muddhugare Yasoda, Namah Shivayathe, and Khamas Tillana. They will also study the history of Kuchipudi dance, the Kuchipudi trinity, and various bhedas (Siro, Drishti, Griva, Bhru).

Additional items include Manduka Shabdham and Ganesha Pancharatnam. Emphasis is placed on character involvement, with each item practiced at least 10 times to master the technique and nuances.

This course includes learning Mamavathu Sri Saraswathi, Kulukaka Nadavaro, and Koluvai Unnade, along with pieces like Bho Shambho, a Meera bhajan, a Tyagaraja keerthana, and an Ashtapadi.

Students will also study the works and contributions of composers like Thyagaraja, Annamayya, Munipalle Subrahmanya Kavi, Ramadasu, and Narayana Teertha.

In this foundational course, students will learn Soustavam, the basic stance from which all movements emerge, and Namaskara Vidhi, the salutation to Mother Earth before starting dance. They will be introduced to various mudras (hand gestures) and Natyarambha Slokas, which they should be able to see and sing.

Students will learn one-third of the steps, approximately 25, though mastering the 3rd and 4th speeds may be challenging for some. Emphasis will be placed on posture, alignment, balance, hand gestures, and technique. Additionally, students will learn to dance to small bhajans or songs, fostering a love for dance.

Students will learn Asamyutha hastas (single hand gestures) and recite their associated slokas, and they will be introduced to various gati bhedas (rhythmic meters). The course covers four-beat (chaturashram), three-beat (trisram), and five-beat (khandam) steps, along with basic knowledge of Sapta talas, their names, and parts.

Definitions of key dance concepts such as Natya, Nritta, Nritya, Lasya, Tandava, Patra, Apatra, Kinkini, and Sabha will be introduced. Students will also focus on Tha thai hitha, a four-beat step requiring balance and poses. Emphasis will be placed on understanding talam and each jaati (rhythmic meter), which will be elaborated further in Jhathis.

This course continues the in-depth study of talam, introduces Asamyutha hastha viniyogas, and covers seven-beat (Misram) and Mukthayi steps.

Students will learn about the origin of Natya from the Natyasastra, Pada Bhedas with slokas, Chaturashram Jhathis, and five important slokas of gods associated with dance. They will also be introduced to a small Vinayaka kauthvam and Dwadasha hasta pranas.

Students will learn Samyutha hastas and their viniyogas, and master Trisram Jhathis (5), Misram Jhathis (3), Khandam Jhathis (2), and Sankeernam Jhathis (2).

The course includes the first long item, Brahmanjali, and a brief introduction to Siddhendhra Yogi. Recitation of Jhathis in Taalam will be emphasized, and by the end, students should be able to identify the jaathi of any song or rhythm.

This course includes learning one Jathiswaram, Ramayana Shabdham, Krishna Shabdham, Dhanasri Thillana, Hindolam Thillana, and Raja Rajeshwari Ashtakam.

Students will also receive brief explanations of each classical dance of India, delve into Chaturvidhabhinaya, and learn the Koluvaithiva piece.

In this course, students will learn pieces like Jhem Jhem ta na na, Shivashtakam, Muddhugare Yasoda, Namah Shivayathe, and Khamas Tillana. They will also study the history of Kuchipudi dance, the Kuchipudi trinity, and various bhedas (Siro, Drishti, Griva, Bhru).

Additional items include Manduka Shabdham and Ganesha Pancharatnam. Emphasis is placed on character involvement, with each item practiced at least 10 times to master the technique and nuances.

This course includes learning Mamavathu Sri Saraswathi, Kulukaka Nadavaro, and Koluvai Unnade, along with pieces like Bho Shambho, a Meera bhajan, a Tyagaraja keerthana, and an Ashtapadi.

Students will also study the works and contributions of composers like Thyagaraja, Annamayya, Munipalle Subrahmanya Kavi, Ramadasu, and Narayana Teertha.