SRI GURUBHYO NAMAHA

Kargi Kala Kendra trains students in both practical and theory required for the appropriate presentation of the traditional Margam in Bharatanatyam repertoire. Classes are designed to maintain emphasis on ‘Quality’, keeping the number of students highly optimal. Students will get to learn exercises to make their body more susceptible and tuned to this art form. Students would learn this art form in a holistic manner rather than just performance based.

The course curriculum is designed to meet in the school for 1.5 hours per week, with necessary additional practices at home. The school may also decide to provides extra classes for few students who need more support. The student is expected to have self-motivation, high rigor and spend extra hours of individual practice to reach high proficiency. The ‘Arangetram’ level of performance solely depends on such rigor. In Bharatanatyam schools the teaching and learning is aligned to ‘Guru & Sishya’ relationship. This means the teacher offers the student right courses and levels, when the student is ready for the same. In this model, every instruction from Guru to Sishya is critical for the student to gain right skills and confidence to perform. In this process it is important for students and parents to understand that both Guru’s positive and negative feedback / comments are key to development and progress. So it is necessary to demonstrate a positive attitude towards every comment and feedback in ‘Guru & Sishya’ schooling model, which may be new concept in United States. Grading / rating of Students from other schools are reviewed. They are accepted at same level, provided they demonstrate the skills required for that level. Students, under 6 will get to attend couple of trial classes. Based on their interest, concentration and stamina level they will get to start formally

All students who meet the eligibility criteria for Bharatanatyam lessons as governed by 'Kargi Kala Kendra' are only admitted and given equal opportunity. Students are expected to report to classes 5 minutes before the start of class. No parents are allowed to wait at the classes without prior request. Video and Photo shoots of their children are allowed on the last class of every month, during the last 15 minutes of the class. Due to the nature of the art, the progress of the student is measured quarterly. Dress code: Comfortable Indian Light blue salwar tops and maroon pants with shawl. Shawl should be tied around the waist. For boys Indian Kurtis and comfortable pants. Bindi (pottu ) on the forehead is a must. Hair should be tied neatly