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Sri. G. Ganesan (Mridangist)

Sri. Ganesan had his training in Mridangam from Guru Hanumantha-puram for more than 20 years. His dedication, hard work & impeccable work ethic enabled him to climb the ladder of success at a very young age. He was awarded the Govt of India Scholarship, and the Best mridangist award from the VDS Arts Academy, Chennai, India. Ganesan has accompanied on the Mridangam for all the leading Dancers in the Bharatha natyam field. Ganesan’s creativity has enabled him to create his own style. His crisp tonal quality and modulation of sound production is musical and guarantees an artistic contribution to the Dance performance.

Sri. Sai Rathinasabapathi (Vocalist)

Shri. Sai is the vocalist who had an enlightening exposure for around six years from his guru Shri K.V.Ananthan who in turn is the disciple of the renowned Shri Palghat K.V. Narayanaswamy and performs for various leading Bharath Natyam dancers and solo concerts. He has done his Master of Computer Application and pursues his passion towards music.

Sri. Jayaprakash Pakala (Violinist)

Jayaprakash has been accompanying vocal concerts, instrumental concerts, solo performances, bharathanatyam,kuchupudi, and mohiniattam for top grade artists for the past 15 years. He has won 11 times the 1st prize in state level competition and Over 3 times 1st prize in south zone inter University competition. He has won national level 1st prize once and received best violinist award in 2009 in the music festival, Vijayanagaram, Andhra Pradesh.

Sri Nataraj Gunda (Flutist)

Sri Nataraj is the grandson of the celebrated musician and musicologist Sri. N.Chenna Keshava who was in the court of the king of Mysore . Nataraj had a passion for music even as a child. He was initiated by Sai Kumar and then came under the tutelage of renowned gurus Sri. N. Swaminathan, a staff artiste at All India Radio, New Delhi. He joined the Tamil Nadu music College in 1992 and successfully completed the Vadya Visharadh diploma. Nataraj has had advanced training with numerous flutists to further improve his technique and intricacies of presentation on the flute.

Introductory Beginner level 1

Practical

Exercises to enhance basic dance postures

Basic Adavus ( steps ) focusing on posture and angashuddhi ( neatness)

Theory

Asamyuta hastas ( single hand gestures),Head and eye movements and dance related shlokas

Introductory Beginner level 2

Practical

Revision of level one steps

Advanced level steps. Emphasis given on speed and rhythm

Theory

Samyuta Hastas ( Double hand gestures), Pada bheda, Sthanaka and Mandala bheda

Intermediate Level 1

Practical

Invocatory dances like Ganesha vandana, Pushpanjali and Allaripu are taught

Revision of old lessons

Theory

Learn to play the taal for the dances taught

Hasta Viniyoga ( uses of the hastas)

Intermediate Level 2

Practical

Revision and practice of previous dances Jatiswaram, Kauthvam

Introduction to abhinaya ( facial expressions)

Theory

Pada Bheda, Mandala Bheda

Tala recitation of the dances learnt

Advanced Level 1

Practical

Revise old dances

Shabdam / Devarnama, Padam,

Bhajan/ Keertanam

More emphasis given on abhinaya

Theory

Hasta Viniyoga contd.

Recitation of tala

Advanced Level 2

Practical

Revise old dances

Thillana and Varnam

Perfecting the abhinaya

Theory

Choregraphy of small jatis

Recite Jatis with talam

Bharatanatyam

Learn India’s oldest classical dance form known for its impeccable technique, intricate hand gestures, and storytelling expressions

Folk Dance

At Nupur center students are introduced to folk dance too which is fun way of understanding the culture of different states.

Semi Classical

Semi classical dance is a combination of classical and folk dances of India.

Online Classes

Unable to physically attend our studio? Receive online training customized to your needs. This was very useful during the trying times of covid and also helped to get a global platform. High school graduates who are unable to finish their course can take advantage of this resource.

Workshops

Workshops at Nupur offers a glimpse at various styles of dance like Contemporary, Fusion, Semi classical, Bollywood etc.
Gives you an opportunity to learn from various other acclaimed dance Gurus.