Bharathanatyam & Natyashastra
Offering Bharathanatyam lessons is the primary focus of NSOD. Our students are trained in both the practicals and the theory of Bharathanatyam called the Natyashastras. Natyashastras offer a systematic education in the basic dance steps (Adavus), hand gestures (Mudra), eye movements (Nethra/Dhrishti), neck movements (Attami), rhythms (Taal), facial expressions (Bhava), and the other rules and principles that make up the the foundation of Bharathanatyam.
Other Classical & specialty Dances
In addition to Bharathanatyam, we offer a glimpse of other Indian classical dances like Kathak, Kuchpudi & Odissi to our students.
We also offer specialty dances such as Snake dance and Peacock dance.
Folk/Bollywood
At NSOD, we strongly recommend all dancers to pursue Bharatanatyam because of the intense and disciplined method of learning that it offers. However, when learning Bharatanatyam is not feasible or is not of interest to the student, the student may opt to learn semi-classical, folk or bollywood dances. Students will be taught the dances on an as needed basis to complement and enhance the dance items that they are learning at any given time. Private lessons are also being offered to students that would like to learn a particular dance, whether individually or in a group.
Sanskrit Shlokam
Classes are held Saturday mornings. Different sounds have different effects on human psyche. If a soft sound of wind rustling through leaves soothes our nerves, the musical note of running stream enchants our heart, thunders may cause awe and fear. Sanskrit opens the path to fluency to all other languages. Owing to the spiritual contents predominant in its literature, the knowledge of Sanskrit adds many important dimension to our personality. The sacred utterances or chanting of Sanskrit Mantras provide us with the power to attain our goals and lift ourselves from the ordinary to the higher level of consciousness.
Benefits Of Chants: Clarity in speech, Boosts confidence, Sharp memory, Accuracy in expression and communication skills. Familiarity with a wide variety of concepts & Polite behavior.
