Akila - Dance tutor - Dearing
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Akila - Dance tutor - Dearing

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Akila

  • Rate R201
  • Response 24h
  • Students

    Number of students Akila has accompanied since joining Superprof

    15

    Number of students Akila has accompanied since joining Superprof

Akila - Dance tutor - Dearing
  • 5 (5 reviews)

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  • Dance
  • Indian Dance
  • Bollywood Dancing

I am a professional Bharatanatyam dancer and instructor with almost 20 years of experience in the dance industry. For a holistic learning experience, my lessons include theory and practical sessions.

  • Dance
  • Indian Dance
  • Bollywood Dancing

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Akila is a respected tutor in our community. She is highly recommended for her commitment and the quality of her lessons. A trusted partner on your learning journey.

About Akila

I'm Akila, a senior student of the "Natyakala Vipanchee" Smt. Meenakshi Sagar. I'm a certified Bharatanatyam teacher, instructor and performer. I hold a Masters degree in Bharathanatyam from Annamalai University. I'm also a graded artist with Doordarshan, India. I've spent almost the last 22 years learning this incredible art form, and I also have a heap of experience teaching and educating about it. Apart from English, I’m also well versed in Tamil and Hindi. I have taken part in a number of Sabhas, Natyanjalis, government-sponsored events, and corporate gatherings over the years. I'm also the recipient of various titles and awards from different dance foundations over the years which include, “NRITHYA ARADHIKA”, “NRITHYA KALA VIDUSHI”, “OJASWI”, “NRITHYA NIRANJANA” and “BHARATA KALAMANI”. Despite the fact that I am a working professional, my passion for the art form has inspired me to keep learning and sharing what I know.

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About the lesson

  • All levels
  • English

Languages in which the lesson is available :

English

Sri Gurubhyo Namaha Body and soul harmony is the main aim of the art form known as Bharatanatyam. To do this, you need to take both theoretical and practical sessions. I take only online classes. A typical class of mine consists of: - Warm-up exercises -Practical sessions that focus on correcting posture, enhancing Angashudham, taking a close look at adavus (the fundamental dancing units), and acclimating you to different speeds and nadai-s. - Theory Session - A thorough introduction to Bharatanatyam, a synopsis of Natyasastra, a study of the ideas in Abhinaya Dharpanam, and an examination of many mythical tales are all included in this session. - A cool-down session A detailed notes for all Shlokas, hastas and bedhas taught will be given to the students after each class. On request, the students will also get videos of the practical sessions for practice. The lesson includes these at no additional cost. My classes are also open for guiding you or helping you in understanding and correcting a specific item from a Margam. I'm also willing to choreograph any dance number for you for a specific occasion, event or performance. The Baani which I’ll be teaching is the Dhandayuthapani Pillai style. This baani consists of paying a lot of importance to clean lines and stances, correct positioning of hastas and giving a lot of emphasis on how the hand moves from one position to the other. At the same time, this baani also lays emphasis on delivery of movement vocabulary accompanied by grace and expression. As this great Nattuvanar was one of the foremost teachers at the Kalakshetra, his Baani has a lot of touch from the Kalakshetra style. For any other doubts or queries regarding the classes, do send me a message and I will get back to you at the earliest.

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Rates

Rate

  • R201

Package rates

  • 5h: R922
  • 10h: R1844

free lesson

The free first lesson with Akila allows you to get to know the tutor and discuss your needs and expectations.

  • 30min

online

  • R201/h

Details

If you are willing to join an online group session, then the rate per hour will be 7$. But the timing for group classes are fixed. But for individual classes there is a lot of flexibility with the timings.

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