Trials open on:
*June 14 - Wednesday 8-9pm EDT*
*July 13 and 27, Aug. 10 and 24, 2023 - Thursday 6:30-7:30pm EDT*
*September 11 and 18, 2023 - Mondays 7-8pm EDT*
Complete beginner class. Learn the basic positions, movements, and combinations of Bharatanatyam, with an emphasis on proper alignment, technique, and body conditioning.
Prerequisites: none

*June 15, 2023 - Thursday 7-8pm EDT*

Pre-requisites: some prior knowledge of basic adavus. Not open for complete beginners.

Do you know at least the basics - or more - of Bharatanatyam and want to resume or continue your training? Join this trial class to get assessed and then placed into a weekly class of the appropriate intermediate or advanced level. After the trial, you'll be able to register for ongoing classes.

Trials open on:
*May 18, 2023 - Thursday 8:15-9:15pm EDT*
*June 13, 2023 - Tuesday 8:15-9:15pm EDT*
*July 13 and 27, Aug. 10 and 24, 2023 - Thursday 7:30-8:30pm EDT*
*September 11 and 18, 2023 - Mondays 6-7pm EDT *
Complete beginner class. Learn tatkaar, chakkars of 8, 5, 3, 1, various combinations, and short tukdas for comfort in movement, with an emphasis on proper alignment, technique, and body conditioning.
Prerequisites: none

*Tuesday, Sept. 5, 2023 - 6-7pm EDT*
Memorize and polish the basic steps of Bharatanatyam, plus small items.
Prerequisites: knowledge of Bharatanatyam positions and familiarity with basic adavus

*Wednesday, Sept. 6, 2023 - 6-7pm EDT*
Continue learning more complex adavus and combinations and start exploring simple repertoire items.
Prerequisites: solid foundation in the basic adavus, comfort with combinations and small korvais

*Thursday, Sept. 7, 2023 - 7-8:15pm EDT
Learn simple items: alarippu, pushpanjali, jathiswaram.
Prerequisite: Comfort with all adavus and general language/theory of Bharatanatyam.

*Tuesday, Sept. 5 - 7-8:15pm EDT
Learn complex items: Padams, varnams, complex nrtta items.
Prerequisite: Full margam repertoire or multiple nrtta items

*Monday, Sept. 11, 2023 - 8-9:15pm EDT
Our most advanced class. Delve deeply into complex items and choreography.
Prerequisite: full margam/all repertoire items performed to a high level.

*Wednesday, Sept. 6, 2023 - 7-8pm EDT
Learn short and medium level tukdas in teentaal.
Prerequisites: knowledge of chakkars of 8, 5, 3, 1, flat and heel tatkaar

*Thursday, Sept. 7, 2023 - 6-7pm EDT
Advanced class - learn caal, gat, ahmad, complex parans.
Prerequisites: tatkaar and chakkars to a fast speed, ease of padhant

*Sept. 9, 16, 23, 30, 2023 - Saturdays 11am-12pm EDT*
AGES 8-10
In-person at Navatman
Prerequisites: none
A beginner class introducing kids to the basics of Kathak including tatkaar, chakkars of 8, 5, 3, 1, various combinations, and short tukdas.

*Sept. 9, 16, 23, and 30, 2023 - Saturdays 12-1pm EDT*
AGES 8-10
In-person at Navatman
Pre-requisites: none
A kids beginner class introducting the basics of Carnatic vocals.

*Sept. 9, 16, 23, and 30, 2023 - Saturdays 1-2pm EDT*
AGES 8-10
In-person at Navatman
Prerequisites: none
An engaging small group class introducing kids to the basic positions and steps of Bharatanatyam.

*Saturdays 10:20-11am EDT - trials open Sept. 9, 16, 23, and 30, 2023*
In-Person at Navatman
FOR AGES 5-8
A fun and creative small group class introducing young students to classical Indian dance through movement, footwork, hand gestures, games, and stories.

*Saturdays 11-11:40am EDT - trials open Sept. 9, 16, 23, and 30, 2023*
In-Person at Navatman
FOR AGES 5-8
A fun and creative small group class introducing young students to classical Indian music through songs, games, rhythm, animal noises, and movement.