Bharatanatyam Classes & Workshops
Mandala Cultural Centre
I teach Bharatanatyam in small groups with personal attention, covering both basics and advanced theory, and give students real stage experience with live musicians.
Pricing Guide
Kalāmārga Foundation & Intermediate Training
Class Structure & Curriculum
- Schedule: 8 sessions per month (Mondays and Thursdays, 1 hour each).
- Curriculum: Rigorous training in Adavus (basic steps) focusing on Azhutham (groundedness) and Talam (rhythm).
- Theory Integration: Includes verbal instruction on Natyashastra concepts, Slokas, and art history.
Facility & Experience
- Venue: Dhaatu Puppet Theatre or Mandala Cultural Centre featuring professional dance flooring.
- Batch Quality: Limited batch size (10 to 15 students) ensuring correction on individual posture.
Performance Scope
- Showcase: Students are prepped for annual events like Nrityarpanam.
- Live Orchestra: Training to perform with a full live ensemble (Nattuvangam, Vocal, Mridangam, Flute) rather than recorded audio.
Rasa Rahasya Advanced Aesthetics Course
Specialized Curriculum
- The 108 Karanas: Physical training in sculptural transitions described in the Natyashastra.
- Aesthetics Theory: Deep dive into Rasa and Bhava theories decoding Sanskrit texts for application.
- Choreography: Mentorship on composing original dance pieces using classical grammar.
Materials & Structure
- Study Resources: Access to curated notes, research excerpts, and audio visual references from academic archives.
- Format: A structured 1 year timeline designed for senior students and teachers.
Private Mentorship & Custom Choreography
Personalized Coaching
- Scope: Custom tailored sessions for correcting nuances in Abhinaya (expression) or Nritta (pure dance).
- Choreography: Creation of custom dance items for specific events or solo presentations.
- Flexibility: Scheduling based on mutual convenience to bypass fixed batch timings.
Technical Value
- Nattuvangam: Instruction on rhythm management and conducting.
- Feedback: Detailed and immediate corrective feedback without group setting dilution.
About Bharatanatyam Classes & Workshops
My Approach to Bharatanatyam
For me, dance is about bhakti and finding art in everyday moments. I teach at Kalāmārga (The Path of Art) because I believe learning Bharatanatyam should go beyond just steps - it’s about weaving emotion and life into every move.
Who Can Join
Open to all ages, whether you’re a kid excited about your first mudra or an adult wanting to try something new. I keep my batches small so I can actually see each student, not just a crowd. Personal attention is a big deal here.
Foundation & Beyond
Beginner classes are all about getting the basics right. If you already know your adavus and want more, I offer advanced workshops. My PhD in Natyashastra means we get deep into the theory, not just the practice.
- Explore Karanas in classical dance
- Dive into dance aesthetics workshops (rasa, bhava)
- Learn how to choreograph your own pieces
Real Stage Experience
Here, you don’t just learn in a classroom. I make sure students get to perform in events like Nrityarpanam, always with a full live ensemble - vocalists, mridangam, flute, veena - because nothing teaches you like being on stage.
My Promise
My teaching is strict, but it’s also about finding the maja (fun). Sometimes things go wrong - a jhumki slips, you mess up a step - just yenjoy (enjoy) the moment. You’ll grow as a dancer, and as a person.
Meet your Expert
Divya Hoskere
92 connects in last 3 months
My Story
Dance for me is family, faith, and stories. Amma’s tales of Ramayana, her bhakti - shaped me. Dhaatu Puppet Theater, puppets everywhere, it’s always been home. My guru, Praveen Kumar, showed me what the stage really means. That first time in Madras, 2011, just watching. Fourteen years later, I’m there, performing. Kālāya tasmai namaha. I study Natyashastra, chase karanas, find art in rain, in people, in life. For me, dance is everywhere. Blessed.
My Work
Bharatanatyam Performances, Classes, Choreography, Dance-Puppetry - I do solo thematic shows, teach all ages at Kalāmārga, create dance-puppetry fusion, and choreograph.
Storytelling Through Dance - I love bringing stories like 'Shringara Sharanagati' to life, making emotions the heart of my Bharatanatyam.
My Dance Style - Light feet, azhutham (groundedness), and lots of karanas. My research in Natyashastra shapes my teaching.
Kalāmārga & Rasa Rahasya - Beginner and intermediate Bharatanatyam classes, plus the Rasa Rahasya course for those wanting to dive deep.
Dance-Puppetry Fusion Shows - I mix Bharatanatyam and Bombeyaata puppetry, like in 'Rukmini Parinaya'—especially fun for kids.
