Teaching Methodology - Natyaabhyasa Upaasanam

This video is part of a series that attempts to take you through the process and phases of training for the classical dance form Bharatanatyam. It also aims to answer few common questions that are associated while embarking on a decision to train for Bharatanatyam.
Lakshmi Kalaalayam
Established in the year 2004 by Ramaa Venugopalan, Lakshmi Kalaalayam trains keen students who study Bharatanatyam in a holistic method. The aim of Lakshmi Kalaalayam is to infuse a deep respect for the art form and ensure that the students are trained in a traditional method. The focus of training is on imparting knowledge about the various aspects of Bharatanatyam, nurturing inquisitive minds and helping students explore the vast depths of this dance form.
Ramaa Venugopalan
Initiated into Bharatanatyam at a very young age, Ramaa Venugopalan, performer and teacher for about two decades, believes in practicing and passing on the dance form in a meticulous method. With a Master's Degree in Bharatanatyam, she continues to internalize and provide a profound quality in her approach to performing and teaching Bharatanatyam.

[@astaridjatmiko8187]

i'd prefer Indian classical dance than the modern dance. it's so elegance and peaceful. i don't know why but Indian musics can always reduce my anger.

[@teachermariasanz6514]

It's the culture of Peace♥ Namaste

[@pratibhasharma9787]

Bcz Hinduism(it was name given to us by Western after river Indus(Sindhu)=India Hindu),) is not a religion its a way of life. In Hinduism dance is a way to allign the geometry of our body system with that of universe. This is the reason you feel that way. Namaste🙏🙂

[@hologramh]

You not only dance, but tell a story and show emotions at the same time. Complexly Beautiful. I wish I could understand all the meanings of the dance.

[@GoldenDanceShoes]

I wish we could have a school of this beautiful dance in Dominican Republic!! Beautiful!! This is a true dance of joy for the soul. Thanks for sharing this important details. 🕉️🙏

[@wizardoz-su6mf]

Victoria Decamps Food for Soul . Heart& soul rejoice & rendering to the Lord Shiva.

[@09yulstube]

This is amazing. The teacher seems so knowledgeable and didactic in her teachings and the students are really giving it their all, some of their expressions are amazing.

[@deepthi8678]

Thanks for teaching this dance I love classical dance and I will try to learn these thank you very much

[@jayanthivittal2428]

My grateful namaste for this video which outlines all the steps of Bharathanatyam learning. This is absolutely astounding and video was done wonderfully. Thank you very much.

[@CultureRecipe]

This is such a beautiful video explaining various stages of Bharatnatyam :) I started learning Bharatnatyam when I was 6 but had to quit due to health issues during those years. As a 23 year old and a hectic career, I'm learning Kathak coz it's easier to grasp and doesn't put much pressure on legs unlike Bharatnatyam! But I miss doing Bharatnatyam. My Kathak teacher often complains my feet aren't together as they're in Kathak and a little wide apart like it's in Bharatnatyam :) If I complete Visharad in Kathak, I might think of learning Bharatnatyam all together again :)

[@sabhab1]

This is Great , there are very few can explain like this ..... one suggestion When teaching such profound art (infinite) , please do not say number of years to practice (2 yrs, 3yrs) .... person to person it varies .... It will limit the mind ...

[@leopardtiger1022]

At last I have an idea of what I have watched many times... Very clear explanations and demos, beautiful is bharatha natyam graceful...

[@hemamailme]

Very neatly and clearly explained.. Its awesome

[@kasvinimuniandy4178]

Thank you for focusing on the methodology. I really appreciate a video on dance pedagogy.

[@rajasekar258]

Kasvini Muniandy

[@deeps4ev748]

Kasvini Muniandy j

[@sivanava3575]

Thanks thousands times. Indeed Divine deed. HARE KRISNA!

[@sapnasengar2098]

Mam plz Hindi me bhi video bnaye plz plz plz ya fir hindi me bharatnatyam ki Basic steps bta dijiye

[@karthikn8536]

Why don't you learn english?

[@saicharandachepally1253]

I think "Thatavana Muni jana" means "sages living in the thata forest" . If I am wrong then I am sorry but you know the Telugu(grandhic) translation is what I said.

[@msubramaniam8]

you are correct ...sagala sura + aasura ( sagala - all, sura- gods, asura - demons- bhootahganaas) sagala suraasura - all the gods & demons)

[@annmaryjastin4161]

now i am a good dancer in my life

[@tinakatigar2428]

Super teaching style mam

[@khatarnakporagallu1965]

awesome ... very interesting ...very interesting ....great effort ....

[@R18-v2v]

very useful mam, God bless you

[@sindhuhander3874]

mam so neatly ur teaching... really helpfull

[@sandhyavidyarthi6191]

This video is really very nice and helpful..!!

[@KeerthanaR22]

Very beautiful video. Very inspiring.

[@rambabuyetukuri4108]

it is good series of music and dance iwould practice till i get

[@surekhakumar2879]

Hello Maam, your instruction towards each step is so detail and graceful, do you take online class, is there any age limit to learn the dance? Can I be your online student?

[@ashwthyash9581]

Beautiful madam, well done

[@hemaxichandiwale74]

Too good Thxs

[@hope4you888]

Kuchipudi and mohiniyattam are more graceful and enjoyable to me.

[@aleenashafaat2295]

👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@Joselynromantica123]

Muy lindo como bailan!!

[@NishiIgnatius]

I want to learn this all

[@mithleshsahu7761]

nice dance

[@sampadabhat2469]

nice teaching. keep going

[@jaichandchanwala3993]

Really very nice

[@suntharavelan5201]

ஆண்களுக்கான பரதநாட்டியம் போடுங்கள் பரதநாட்டியம் சூப்பர் 😘😗

[@baskark868]

super songs all songs nice

[@saranyanavan9087]

Super .nice Mem 👍

[@sreelathasridharan1369]

Nice teaching. Which style and where is the class conducted

[@santoshpaikrao442]

Madam, what village are you from?

[@kevintharsis4501]

Great video..i learned so much of the entire process.. thank you for this.

[@parshuramsakat3465]

Serious talent

[@vijaygopal664]

I want to practice is dance

[@yestodance4]

It is not my kind of dance, but I like your teaching.

[@chotobabu123]

4:34 and 7:15 is nice

[@devmobile2305]

Thanks guru ji

[@dj03062]

Fantastic video :)

[@AYESHAKHAN-le7po]

Very good teching

[@anu5130]

what are the most important stages so that I can learn bharatnatayam within 5 or 6 years

[@madhumitajaiswal6516]

thanks for your

[@naseemajamshi1458]

Now l am good dancer in my life💓💓💓

[@bhavanimanju9487]

thanks forthis

[@jayrsp]

São todas morenas , bonitas e dançao bem , parabéns

[@meditation9782]

🙏🏻

[@lisakesting]

great video. Do you know an Adress where to learn the dancing? :)

[@H4x_Saiii]

Nice

[@reshureshma9580]

i want to learn bharata natyam at my hm by seeing this videos.. is thia psbl r nt i mean to learn v hv to go classes r may learn frm this type of videos also r nt

[@deepikas1793]

If this possible to learn baradham in 20th age

[@bujjiswati2421]

I like u r teaching method, I want this varnam, where can I find it plz tell me

[@sruthisrinivasan8672]

teacher is good,is this adayar lakshman style?

[@mallikarjunreddy2674]

super

[@Futurecpa08]

i am 20 can I learn Kuchipudi at this age?

[@sreelakshmis2917]

Same question.........i want to learn bhartanatym.....aam 23 now

[@darsanaramanathan1862]

Mam do u teach online class for kids

[@musiconfleek1038]

How many years will it take to complete bharatnatyam can you please tell me?

[@rasoeerasoee1800]

Mam where is ur dance classs

[@silpasankarap5277]

how can I learn this online.would you pole start a online cls

[@annmaryjastin4161]

but for some maybe

[@veereshkulkarni111]

mam address plz

[@ravipriyadharshini1742]

Mam children period la practice ella adult period learn pannalama

[@siddanaikanagrathna583]

Hmm

[@sonamjayaswal841]

I wanna b a member of it

[@rahulgalgatrkg518]

Mugha practice chahiya chlographar jasa mam

[@sh12452]

Namkar...

[@annmaryjastin4161]

it would not many years to learn the basic steps it only takes one year

[@chandanakhatua5955]

It would not have many years to learn the basics steps it only take one year

[@kashpiapunny5790]

If you do this perfectly then it necessary......

[@newworldlord643]

annmary jastin omg!!! I hope it doesn't take that long! !!

[@msubramaniam8]

@@chandanakhatua5955 she told depends on your effort or some sort

[@sribhadhran661]

thadavanam mean thadakavanam[dark forest] not devars

[@madhandagr8]

Glad you caught that. You're right. Thatavana does refer to the thick forest! Wonder why she said Devas.

[@1978ramaa]

+Madhana Raghavan Nitiyananda Rahavan I stand corrected. It does mean tandakavanam and not devas. Thank you for pointing this out Madhana.

[@1978ramaa]

thank you for pointing this. I stand corrected.

[@manikuttysreelekshmi2652]

Srisainattyalaya Tuticorin a

[@khagendranathbarman3882]

Bharatntyam adavus, try to keep properly and syallbele should be clear.

[@anyavalosvera8084]

please traslate in spanish

[@rayammalsaravananrayammals6307]

Hi madam