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CLASS LEVELS & TIMINGS

Class Levels - Definitions & Timings​​​​​​​​​​​

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Definition for Levels

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Dance enthusiasts welcome! Flexible Schedules 

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  1. ​​Beginner - Level 1 No prior knowledge of dance needed

  2. Intermediate - Level 2 - Knowledge of basic steps (Adavus) and Hand Gestures (Hastas). Start of dances like Alaripu and Kautuvam.

  3. Intermediate - Level 3  Ages 10 and Up - Proficiency in steps, hand gestures, while continuing work on other theoretical aspects like eye (Dhristi), eyebrow (Bhru), neck (Ghreeva) and head (Shira) movements. Working on dances like Jathiswaram, Shabdam 

  4. ​Advanced - Level 4 Ages 12 and Up - With Proficiency of hand, face and foot work, this stage the student works on Abhinaya and building of furthering stamina by learning dances like Padam, Javali and VarnamAt this stage the student can prepare for an Arangetram (Debut performance) if so desired. 

  5. Pre Arangetram Ages 10 & up, up to 5 years of prior training. Two classes per week recommended. - As Needed 

  6. Post Arangetram (Debut performance) - Ages 10 and up - 3-4 years prior training. Two classes/week recommended.

  7. ​Adult Classes  Beginner, Intermediate and Advanced

  8. Strength and Conditioning - All Ages, helps build, flexibility, stamina and overall health.

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