About Course
What this programme includes
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Direct guidance from Saranya Mohan, trained Bharatanatyam practitioner and performing artist
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Structured foundational training in posture, adavus, and body alignment
- Age-appropriate learning for children, teens, and adults
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Performance preparation through repertoire and guided practice
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Consistent feedback to support steady and confident progress
This programme is ideal for students seeking focused and authentic training under experienced leadership.
- Days: Tuesday – Friday (4 classes per week)
- Duration: 1 hour per class
- Batch Size: 10–12 students
- Venue: Natyabharati Academy, Anita Bhavan, Koliyoor, P.O Muttakkad, Trivandrum – 695523
- Phone/WhatsApp: +91 94977 54503
- Email: naatyabharati@gmail.com
Natyabharati Bhratanatyam Programs
PRAVEŚIKĀ – Basic Foundation Course
Duration: 30 Days (16 Classes)
Content:
- Adavu (basic sets – Tatta, Natta, Paraval, Tirmana)
- Single-hand gestures (Asamyuta Hastas)
- Introduction to Navarasas (nine emotions)
- Basic rhythm patterns
- Group choreography – short adavu sequence (1 min)
Outcome:
Strong foundation in posture, rhythm, and expression.
💰 Fee (Per Person):
- ₹32,000
MADHYAMĀ – Intermediate Level
Duration: 3 Months / 48 Classes)
- Advanced Adavu – Part 1
- Introduction to Abhinaya (expressions)
- Double-hand gestures (Samyuta Hastas)
- Devatā Hastas (divine hand gestures)
- IM-2 (3 Months / 48 Classes)
- Advanced Adavu – Part 2
- Daśāvatāra Hastas (gestures of ten incarnations)
- Bhedas (head, eye, neck, body movements)
- Introduction to Bharatanatyam repertoire
Outcome:
Improved stamina, technical clarity, and expressive vocabulary.
💰 Fee (Per Person, Each IM Level):
- ₹96,000
UTTAMĀ – Advanced Course
Duration: 6 Months (October – March, 96 Classes)
Content: Complete Margam Foundation with 6 items:
- Alarippu
- Jatiswaram
- Shabdam
- Padam
- Varnam
- Tillana
Outcome:
Experience a structured Margam and perform selected items at a group level. (Arangettam requires 3–4 years of training).
💰 Fee (Per Person):
- ₹1,92,000
NIRANTARĀ – Continuing Course
Duration: 6–12 months (Flexible, ongoing)
Content:
- Continued repertoire training & polishing
- Advanced abhinaya workshops
- Stagecraft & performance discipline
- Preparation for Arangettam (3–4-year pathway)
💰 Fee: Customized – approx. ₹16,000 / month
Meet the Guru
Saranya Mohan
Film Actress, Bharatanatyam Dancer
Saranya Mohan is a renowned Indian film actress and Bharatanatyam dancer, trained under her dancer-parents at Y.K.B Dance Academy, Alappuzha. With an MFA in Bharatanatyam and over 30 films to her credit in Malayalam, Tamil, and Telugu cinema, she now leads Natyabharati Academy, Koliyoor, Trivandrum, inspiring students worldwide with her artistry and stage experience.