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To join Navatman:

1. Purchase a trial class. If nothing is available at your level, choose any class to get started! We will reset your class to the right level once we meet you.
2. If there are no spots left, sign up for updates.
3. After the class, sign up for a zoom consult about what the best fit may be for your goals.
4. Start classes at Navatman!

Bharatanatyam Adults:

I am a complete beginner OR
I remember very little OR
I have injuries
Take: Fundamentals, Body Preparation, Open Level with NO prerequisites

Cover basic body positions, hand gestures, alignment.

Still a challenging class, this one is great for all students of all levels as it hunkers down on technique and injury prevention. If you want to be a great dancer, don't skip this one even if you have been learning for years.
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I don't really remember adavus but learned for a long time
Take: Fundamentals, Adavus Refresher, Open Level Bharartanatyam, Adavus 1

We will cover basic slokams, build and learn adavus and build stamina/strength/flexibility at a slower pace. You will still cover smaller items here so will still challenge you even if you have learned adavus in a prior setting.
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I remember all the adavus and some items/repertoire:
Take: Adavus Refresher, Open Level Bharartanatyam, Adavus 2​

​We will start to cover basic repertoire, and nuance adavus and build stamina and strength/flexibility.​
I remember basic items: jathiswaram, alarippu OR I remember and am very comfortable with most adavus
Take: Adavus Refresher, Open Level Bharatanatyam, Repertoire 1, Adavus 

We will cover new choreographies, new adavus, and adjust body alignments for a new style as well as work through injury prevention and longevity of technique.
I remember the entire margam fully, up to and perhaps including a varnam
Take: Adavus Refresher, Open Level Bharatanatyam
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Repertoire 2:
Delving into deeper abhinaya, difficult and new movements of the body including caris and bhedas/karanas as well as speed and difficult rhythmic patterns.
I have done multiple margams/varnams/padams and have comfort in performing on stage and with complex choreography
Take: Adavus Refresher, Open Level Bharatanatyam, Repertoire 3
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Intricate compositions, learning improvisation, reworking items to become personal performance items and digging into what it takes to take your artistry to the next level.

Kathak - Adults

I am a complete beginner OR
I remember very little
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​Take: Fundamentals, Body Preparation, Yoga, Physical Therapy 
Cover basic body positions, alignment and get comfort in the basics of the form.
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TAKE A TRIAL CLASS
​I remember flat tatkaar, heel tatkaar, and chakkars of 8, 5, 3, 1:
Take: Kathak Refresher, Open Level Kathak
TAKE A TRIAL CLASS
​I remember am comfortable with padhant, and large tukdas in teentaal and ginthi tihais.
Take: Amads and Gats, Kathak Refresher,  Open Level Kathak
Learn short and medium sized tukdas in teentaal, gain speed, better laya
TAKE A TRIAL CLASS

Vocals - Adults

I am a complete beginner OR
I remember very little
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​Take: Vocal Preparation
Cover pitch, rhythm, basic notes and songs​
I remember gitams and varnams
,Take: Vocal Preparation, bhajans
Cover pitch, rhythm, basic notes and songs​
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I am strong with manodharma and full concert structures
At this time, we do not offer classes at this level.

None of the times or classes above work for me:

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I have a hectic schedule but don't want that to stop me:

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  • About
    • Learn more about Navatman - Sign up
    • Press
    • Work with us
    • Donate
    • Music Collective >
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  • School
    • Schedule & Pricing - Take a class >
      • Baila Society at Navatman
      • Physical Therapy & Yoga at Navatman
    • Class FAQs
    • Class Descriptions >
      • Adults
      • Kids Ages 5-8
      • Kids Ages 8-12
      • Junior Troupe
      • Professional Track
    • Teachers
    • Workshops, Summer Camp, Intensives
  • Events
    • Baila Society x Navatman: 2026 Showcase
    • Student Sundays
    • Mahabharata - the Film >
      • The Mahabharata Production 2019
    • Dashavatar
    • Past Events >
      • 2024
      • 2023 >
        • Student Showcase 2023
      • 2022
      • 2021
      • 2020
      • 2019
  • Dance Company
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