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Shri Nrityam Sadhana

Shri Nrityam Sadhana (SNS) is a training program that facilities the learning and exploration of South Asian Dance and Somatic movement. SNS specialises and concentrates on the exploration of Bharatanataym and Natya Sastra movement technique. Facilitated by T. Shriraam, the students of SNS will learn Bharatanatyam with high sensitivity, quality and professionalism, yet in an environment of enjoyment & curiosity.

SNS Program

The SNS Program is structured into three components for codified learning towards achieving a Bharatanatyam dancing body. This methodology is based on extensive learning and research surrounding Critical Pedagogy, Natya Sastra and somatic practices of movement.

The program has been designed in a comprehensive manner for progressive learning and exploration of Bharatanatyam (the Shri Nrityam method). With deep respects to the codifications given by the Tanjore Quartet (early 19th century), we also follow the Natya Sastra technique (2nd century) of movement for a holistic understanding of body, mind and movement.

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Kaya Sadhana

A training module intended to facilitate mobility and positionality within the student. This allows the student to explore movement in relation to their body, and thus enables them to understand how mobility works.

Nrtta Pravesika

This is the introduction to the world of Aduvus, which creates the foundation to the form. The student learns movements and sequences to build the Bharatanatyam dancing body via pure technique.

Marga Sadhaka

The students of the SNS Program will learn and explore the repertoire and will explore narrative dance and theatre dance. The student explores complex movement patterns, narratives, poetry and musicality in the context of Bharatanatyam.

Program Overview

Nrtta Pravesika & Marga Sadhaka are further divided into Levels 1 to 3.
With progression, the student will ascend to the next level based on a satisfactory assessment.
Students are expected to achieve well to expand their technical and artistic dance skills.

Mission

To provide professional South Asian dance training for those interested in the Art of Bharatanatyam.
To cultivate connoisseurs for Bharatanatyam and alike dance forms.
To create the next generation of dancers, performers & artists in Australia and abroad.

Requirements

Entry to the program is through an application and interview.
You can fix an appointment to observe a class.
Enrolled students are expected to be in constant practice, minimum of 70 minutes per week (10 minutes per day).
There should be 80% attendance to continue the program.

Fees

Term based fees.
Term approximately consists of 8 to 12 weeks.
Fees to be paid at the start of Term (before the census date).

Our
Locations

The SNS Program takes place in various locations within the West of Melbourne. Currently we are taking the program in the Wyndham area and Melton area.