Bharatanatyam classes are offered at three levels and in each level the student trains in varied facets of the art.

Basic level:

• Body conditioning

• 100 basic adavus (steps)

• shlokas

• Basic elements of Dance Theory

Intermediate 1& 2:

• Jatis

• Kavithuvam

• Alarippu

• Jatiswaram

• Shlokas

Advance level and post arangetram training

• Complete margam (repertoire) comprising of 7 basic items

• Nattuvangam - Art of reciting jatis and using the cymbals.

• Performance etiquette

Apart from conducting regular Dance classes, at Natyarpana we also welcome everyone who is interested in learning more about Bharathanatyam . For such students our study section includes History of Bharathanatyam and the Tanjore quartet,Dancers Past and Present.

Research Projects can also be undertaken under the guidance of Kripa Baskaran who in the past has assisted students with topics such as Evolution of Dance in India, Comparative Study of Classical Dance Forms of India and other cultures and many more.

BharathaNatyam Classes are offered at the following locations:

• Hindu Temple of Wisconsin, Pewaukee,Wisconsin

• 2400 Brookfield road,Brookfield,Wisconsin.

For class enrolment information and general info, contact: natyarpana@yahoo.com