Ganesha Kautvam: Traditional composition dedicated to Lord Ganesha
Alarippu: Opening item of a Bharatanatyam performance
Guru Sloka: Invocation to the Guru
Dhyana Sloka: Meditation verse
Namaskar and its significance
Single-hand Mudras (Asamyuta Hastas)
Two-hand Mudras (Samyuta Hastas)
Introduction to Natya Shastra
Basic Steps:
Thattadavu: Basic stamping steps
Nattadavu: Basic toe-heel steps
Paraval Adavu: Sideways movements
Kudittametta Adavu: Jumping steps
Thatimetti Adavu: Angular and diagonal steps
Teermanam Adavu: Concluding steps
Ganesha Kautvam: Traditional composition dedicated to Lord Ganesha
Alarippu: Opening item of a Bharatanatyam performance
Understand the significance of the Guru and the practice of offering respect through Guru Sloka
Incorporate the art of meditation through the Dhyana Sloka
Perform the Namaskar with understanding and purpose
Demonstrate proficiency in single-hand Mudras (Asamyuta Hastas)
Master the various two-hand Mudras (Samyuta Hastas)
Acquire a basic understanding of the Natya Shastra, a fundamental text of Indian performing arts
Execute the basic steps, including Thattadavu, Nattadavu, Paraval Adavu, Kudittametta Adavu, Thatimetti Adavu, Teermanam Adavu with precision and coordination
Present the Ganesha Kautvam and Alarippu compositions with technical finesse and expression