Classes

Class Levels

The class levels are listed as follows:

FOUNDATION (Primary): A student who is just starting to learn Bharatanāṭyam and has little or no prior experience with the art form.
EMERGING (Grade 1): A student who is learning the basic Aḍavus (foundational steps) and beginning to develop the fundamental techniques of Bharatanāṭyam.
DEVELOPING (Grade 2 and Grade 3): A student who is expanding and completing their knowledge of the Aḍavus, building greater confidence, coordination, and technical accuracy in Bharatanāṭyam.
SKILLED (Grade 4 and Grade 5): A student who has mastered the Aḍavus and is beginning to learn their first Mārgam (Bharatanāṭyam repertoire), developing performance skills alongside technique.
CONFIDENT (Theory Examination and Grade 6): A student who has learned most or all of their first Mārgam and is refining their technique, artistry, and overall performance quality.
PROFICIENT (Intermediate Foundation and Intermediate): A student who has progressed to learning their second Mārgam, demonstrating more advanced technique and understanding of Bharatanāṭyam.
ADVANCED (Advanced 1 and Advanced 2): A student who has learned most or all pieces of their second Mārgam, showing mastery of complex Bharatanāṭyam repertoire and performance skill.
ELITE: A student who has completed two Mārgams and is continuing to expand their Bharatanāṭyam repertoire through the learning of new and challenging compositions. At this level, students focus on refining their technique, developing artistic expression, and achieving a higher level of maturity and excellence in performance.

Please not that students who are aged 8 and above are put straight into Developing even if they are just starting to learn Bharatanāṭyam.

The class levels below are for adults:

DEVELOPING ADULT (Grade 1, Grade 2 and Grade 3): An adult student who is learning Aḍavus, building greater confidence, coordination, and technical accuracy in Bharatanāṭyam.

Locations

Newbury Park

Aradhana School of Dancing - Newbury Park,
St Laurence Church Hall,
Emmott Ave,
Ilford IG6 1AJ

Seven Kings

Aradhana School of Dancing - Seven Kings,
St John's Church Centre,
St Johns Rd,
Seven Kings,
Ilford IG2 7BB

Writtle

Aradhana School of Dancing - Writtle,
Christian Church,
Pump Ln,
Writtle,
Chelmsford CM1 3EN

Harold Hill

Aradhana School of Dancing - Harold Hill,
Saint George's Parish Church and Centre,
Harold Hill,
Chippenham Rd,
Romford RM3 8ED

Timetable

Uniform

Foundation Lessons

Females should wear a suitably tailored Salwār or Curidār Kamīz (which must match the colours of our school uniform).
Males should wear a suitably tailored Kurtā Pyjāma (which must match the colours of our school uniform).
All students should have their waist firmly bound.
Hair should be pinned away from the face and, if necessary, drawn back in a single plait or bun. A long plait should be secured at the back to prevent its movement distracting from the dance.
No ankle bells should be worn.

Emerging, Developing, Skilled and Confident Lessons

Females should wear a dance practice Sāri.
Males should wear a Dhoti or a suitably tailored Kurtā Pyjama (which must match the colours of our school uniform).
All students should have their waist firmly bound.
Hair should be pinned away from the face and, if necessary, drawn back in a single plait or bun. A long plait should be secured at the back to prevent its movement distracting from the dance.
No ankle bells should be worn.

Proficient, Advanced and Elite Lessons

Females should wear a dance practice Sāri.
Males should wear a Dhoti or a suitably tailored Kurtā Pyjama (which must match the colours of our school uniform).
All students should have their waist firmly bound.
Hair should be pinned away from the face and, if necessary, drawn back in a single plait or bun. A long plait should be secured at the back to prevent its movement distracting from the dance.
Ankle bells should be worn.

CLASSES

​Class Levels