Training in Bharatanatyam Classical Indian Dance
Accredited dance training program
Bharatanatyam Training is designed as a 3-year program that will culminate with students earning a Pneuma Dance Certificate. Through defined year-long coursework, students will navigate a path to training while finding companionship and support from a group of fellow students.
The Bharatanatyam Training Program is a year-long program of study and technical and theoretical study of the performance technique, repertoire choreography and art of Bharatanatyam. The program is designed for the dancer (beginner or professional level) who has encountered Bharatanatyam dance and wishes to follow a well-defined path of study towards mastery, either for personal enrichment or to become a professional performer.
Each calendar year includes 250 hours of structured study to include: 125 hours of live training during the annual training seasons in India. In addition, there are 125 hours of online study, group projects and practice sessions (Yoga and Dance), reading and writing assignments, and logged personal practice hours. Students are expected to develop a regular dance practice regimen and incorporate the lifestyle teachings of the program such as establishing regularity in their yoga and dance practices.
Most of the training hours will be spent immersed in the sacred art environment of India. This unique environment offers students the opportunity to directly experience the cultural and spiritual elements that have shaped Bharatanatyam dance and Yoga throughout its evolution.
The trainings in India include 4-6 classes per day of 1 to 2 hours each and include: Hatha Yoga, Bharatanatyam steps and technique, repertoire, Mantras, Mudras, Meditation, Philosophy and theory class, while online classes are held four times a week (option to record) for technique training, four during the week that are condensed into 4 hours and on the weekend that are condensed into 2 hours.
The unique approach of this program differs from informal workshop enrollment in its emphasis on year-round study, individual support, teacher and peer feedback, group work and projects, as well as collaborative creation of archival material and special research trips throughout India. By earning this certificate, students will be well on their way to becoming effective, prepared and knowledgeable dance practitioners and leaders in the world of sacred dance.
Bharatanatyam Diploma Program is an academic and physical study for:
Performance technique in Bharatanatyam
Transpersonal Development Practice
Indian Classical Dance and Music Theory
Cultural context and associated philosophies
Knowledge of Sacred Dances
A year-round study program for 3 years.
Live training via online
Live Training in India.
PROGRAM STRUCTURE
Time commitment: 250+ hours per year
Over 125 hours of classroom training at Pneuma Dance School in India once a year.
Over 125 hours of logged practice hours, online study, project work, reading assignments, reports, group work, performance reviews and exams.
Homework is given every block and exams are given at the end of the year.
The Bharatanatyam School of Dance Diploma is obtained within 3 years upon successful completion of all courses and examinations.
If you are not interested in obtaining the diploma, you can still attend classes with the group.
YEAR
MODULE 1: ONLINE/INDIA
2023
BLOQUE 1:
EL ORIGEN Y LÍNAJE DE LA DANZA BHARATANATYAM
TEORÍA
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Pneuma Dance el estudio de la danza sagrada para el desarrollo transpersonal del Ser humano.
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Introducción a la danza clásica de la India, Bharata Natyam y su gran beneficio terapéutico: cuerpo, mente y alma.
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Introducción a la historia y contexto cultural: Filosofía, Arquetipos, Templos y tradición de una Devadasi.
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Linaje de origen y el papel del Gurú y Maestro en el arte.
TÉCNICA
Grupo 1: Tattu Adavu (pasos básicos).
Grupo 2: Naattu Adavu (pasos básicos).
Hasta: Asamyuta Hastas (Mudras/Gestos con una mano).
BLOQUE 2:
FUNDADOR DEL YOGA Y LA DANZA
TEORÍA
5. Nataraja fundador del Yoga y la Danza para el despertar de la conciencia.
6. Nritta: Estudio de patrones de movimientos corporales “Adavus”.
7. Natya: El estudio de los gestos y expresiones faciales.
8. Nritya: La particularidad de ritmo, danza, expresión dramática, emoción y estados mentales o de conciencia.
TÉCNICA
Grupo 3: Usi Nattu Adavu / Mandalam Adavu (pasos básicos).
Grupo 4: Thai Thai Thaam Adavu (pasos básicos).
Hastas: Asamyuta Hastas (Mudras/Gestos con una mano).
Repertorio: Angikam Bhuvanam yasya - Shiva Shloka (Coreografía dedicada a la Deidad Shiva).
BLOQUE 3:
EL ARTE DEVOCIONAL
TEORÍA
9. El arte devocional: El 5to Veda, Natya Shastra.
10. El arte devocional: Instrumentos y música Carnática.
11. El arte devocional: Bhakti/Servicio a Dios mediante la danza.
12. El camino de una devadasi o bailarín en la actualidad.
TÉCNICA
Grupo 5: Kutthu Adavu (pasos básicos).
Grupo 6: Theermanam Adavu (pasos básicos).
Hastas: Samyukta Mudra (Mudras/Gestos con dos manos).
Repertorio: Angikam Bhuvanam yasya - Shiva Shloka (Coreografía dedicada a la Deidad Shiva).
BLOQUE 4:
ENTRENAMIENTO E INVESTIGACIÓN EN INDIA
TEORÍA
13. Armonización de Conceptos y Examinación.
14: Presencial en India: 16 al 26 de Noviembre del 2023
Es una fecha contemplativa, se confirmará en el mes de Mayo.
(Visitas a templos, Entrenamiento intensivo Teórico - Práctico y Examinación)
Es importante recordar que se recomienda asistir a las clases regulares entre semana dentro del calendario académico (clases grabadas o en vivo) que son clases técnicas de Bharatanatyam y Hatha Yoga.
Sábados, en los encuentros (en vivo), que forman parte del programa de entrenamiento.
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2
YEAR
MODULE 2:
ONLINE/INDIA
2024
- Training program
- Examination and training in India
3
YEAR
MODULE 3:
ONLINE/INDIA
2025
- Training program
- Graduation, training and presentation
in the Holy Temple in India
INSTRUCTION METHODS
The unique approach of the Bharatanatyam Dance Diploma Program differs from casual workshop enrollment in its emphasis on year-round study, regular practice and lifestyle teachings, individual support, feedback from teacher and peers, group work, critical thinking projects, as well as collaborative creation of archival material with your peer group.
Technical classes focused on precision, alignment, coordination and strength:
Choreography classes focused on technique, vocabulary, expression and musicality
Theory classes in lecture format, forum discussion and group work
Assigned reading of the provided articles (located in the Google Drive folder)
Article Reviews (delivered via Google Drive)
Theoretical lectures (notes will be given as your “Bharatanatyam Notebook”)
Reflective Journal Writing (delivered via Google Drive)
Group practice sessions and study labs with peer groups
Group and partner presentations
Quarterly “office hours” with your teacher to discuss progress
