Description

Class Name

Learn Bharatanatyam & Mohiniyattam Dance

Class Days

1 Day/ Week

Timing

6-7 pm

Fee

Fee mentioned is monthly

Know your teacher

Aparna Vasudevan is a dedicated and passionate classical dance educator, accomplished artist, and active research scholar. A Doordarshan graded artist, she holds a Master of Fine Arts (MFA) in Bharatanatyam and a Diploma in Mohiniyattam. Over the past decade, she has seamlessly merged deep academic research with an enthusiastic, practical approach to teaching, shaping the next generation of classical dancers.

Pedagogical Approach

Her teaching methodology is comprehensive, structured, and highly personalized, designed to cater to students from diverse cultural backgrounds and international dance schools. She ensures a balanced focus on both physical technique and intellectual understanding by providing:

• Traditional Lineage: Standard Kalakshetra-style notes.

• Modern Resources: High-quality reference videos and engaging choreography assignments.

• Rigorous Training: Regular practical examinations and specialized theory classes.

• Core Fundamentals: Deep-dive sessions into rhythm (Thala) and the traditional music of Bharatanatyam.

  Artistic Lineage & Gurus

  Aparna’s artistry has been shaped by rigorous training under some of the most esteemed masters of the classical dance world:

  • Guru Padmasree Kunjiraman Nayar

  • Guru Rama Vaidhyanathan

  • Dr. Bharathanjali Madhusoodanan

  • Kalamandalam Chijni

  • Kalamandalam Kesavan Namboothiri

  • Kalamandalam Sajan

  • Janardhanan Vadanappali

    Awards & Honors

    Her unwavering dedication to preserving and elevating classical dance has been recognized with prestigious accolades, including a ceremonial honoring at the revered Kollur Mookambika Temple:

    • Kalajyothi

    • Natyasri