Natyaalaya Institute Bangalore by Mr. Dinakar now introduces various fusions and props of belly dancing which can be done at the beginner’s level. Usually drum solo is done in most belly dance schools after completing either the intermediate stage or advanced stages of belly dancing. But ‘drum solo’ in itself is so attractive and interesting and is usually every belly dance artists calling that we have now introduced a course in basic drum solo which can be done right after the Beginner’s course. It was something that just had to be done as almost 90 percent of our beginner level students just want to learn ‘Drum Solo’ and keep asking when their time will come to learn this beautiful part of belly dancing. So on popular demand we at Natyaalaya Institute Bangalore by Mr. Dinakar launch “BEGINNER’S DRUM SOLO”.

On stage the dance is performed by one or more dancers who depict Nritham, Nrithyam and Natyam.

The dance form is composed of:

1. ‘Adavu’ (steps) and

2.’Hasthamudra’ (hand gestures) along with facial expressions bhava.

There are 64 basic ‘Adavu’ and they are divided into 9 parts, on which ‘Thattadavu’, ‘Naatadavu’, ‘Kuthithumettadavu’, ‘Mandiadavu’, ‘Sarikkal’ and ‘Thattumettu’ are very important. ‘Bhavabhinaya’ (facial expression) and ‘hasthamudra’ (hand gestures) are also an integral part of Bharatnatyam.

The performance starts with prayers to God Ganapathi and worship of Nataraja,the Lord of all dance forms . The dances performed are ‘Alarippu’, ‘Jathiswaram’, ‘Sabdam’, ‘Varnam’, ‘Padam’ and ‘Thillana’ending with a ‘Mangala Slokam’.

Normally the performance lasts for about two and half hours.The rich traditional costume of Kanchipuram and Banaras silk with gold thread borders make the dancers look like heavenly apsaras or yakshinis. The dancers also wear a lot of gold ornaments like necklaces, earrings, bangles and rings,jasmin garlands in the hair and strings of small bells on their feet. The elaborate makeup of the dancer enhances their eyes and makes their face radiant and beautiful.

Barathanatyam dance classes in Bangalore

The music of Bharatanatyam is based on Carnatic classical style with Indian musical instruments such as the Veena, Flute, Mridangam and Violin. The dance direction is done by ‘Nattuvanar’ giving the Thaalam using hand symbols and singing ‘Vaaythari’. There could be two singers also.

Natyaalaya Institute Bangalore by Mr. Dinakar now introduces various fusions and props of belly dancing which can be done at the beginner’s level. Usually drum solo is done in most belly dance schools after completing either the intermediate stage or advanced stages of belly dancing. But ‘drum solo’ in itself is so attractive and interesting and is usually every belly dance artists calling that we have now introduced a course in basic drum solo which can be done right after the Beginner’s course. It was something that just had to be done as almost 90 percent of our beginner level students just want to learn ‘Drum Solo’ and keep asking when their time will come to learn this beautiful part of belly dancing. So on popular demand we at Natyaalaya Institute Bangalore by Mr. Dinakar launch “BEGINNER’S DRUM SOLO”.

Kathak has the endearing aspect of weaving through simple language and mneumonic syllables (bols) stories of Gods and Goddesses, love and might, also day to day simple chores like filling a pot of water or the churning of butter. As you will witness in any dance of kathak – one moment of energetic burst, and another of emotional rendering…the ghungroos reverberate to rhythms and emotions…

Some of the special items that are featured in a kathak recital are Thumri, Bhajan, Dadra, Ghazal, Tiruwat & Tarana.

Students receive sound training in the practice and theory of Kathakali. Natyaalaya is dedicated to promoting Indian dance in keeping with the strict traditions of the ancient arts.

Kathak Dance Classes in Bangalore

NATYAALAYA has been enrolled under TRINITY UNIVERSITY (A London based university) Students are trained from certified faculty from TRINITY UNIVERSITY itself. And the students are subjeted to pass different grades. Or students have been successful in gaining distinctions every time and we have been in the top list of the university with the highest marks..

Natyaalaya Institute Bangalore by Mr. Dinakar now introduces various fusions and props of belly dancing which can be done at the beginner’s level. Usually drum solo is done in most belly dance schools after completing either the intermediate stage or advanced stages of belly dancing. But ‘drum solo’ in itself is so attractive and interesting and is usually every belly dance artists calling that we have now introduced a course in basic drum solo which can be done right after the Beginner’s course. It was something that just had to be done as almost 90 percent of our beginner level students just want to learn ‘Drum Solo’ and keep asking when their time will come to learn this beautiful part of belly dancing. So on popular demand we at Natyaalaya Institute Bangalore by Mr. Dinakar launch “BEGINNER’S DRUM SOLO”.

We covers all styles of belly dancing. Essentially there are 2 styles eastern and western. Eastern is the authentic style be it Arabic, Egyptian, Turkish, Lebanese and western is the fusion style like American tribal belly dance fusion, Gypsy style belly dance etc. We also cover many props in our syllabus which are namely veils, swords, Poi veils, Finger cymbals [Zills], Fan Veils, Drums, Isis Wings, Canes and Shamadan.

Belly dance or bellydance is a “Western”- coined name for a traditional “WestAsian” dance, especially raqssharqi. It is sometimes also called Middle Eastern dance or Arabic dance in the West.

Belly Dance Classes in Bangalore

Belly dance takes many different forms depending on the country and region, both in costume and dance style, and new styles have evolved in the West as its popularity has spread globally. Although contemporary forms of the dance have generally been performed by women, some of the dances, particularly the cane dance, have origins in male forms of performance.