Kala Bharathi 5 Years Junior & Senior Diploma in Bharatanatyam
by Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan, Bengaluru Kendra
5-Year Bharatanatyam Diploma
A structured 5-years weekend diploma in Bharatanatyam at Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan, Bengaluru, with 3 years junior and 2 years senior training under eminent gurus.
Mode
In-Person
Fee
Registration fee applies
Participation format
Individual
Duration
5 years (3 years junior + 2 years senior)
Time needed
Weekend classes: Saturday 4:00-6:00 PM and Sunday 10:00 AM-12:00 PM
Eligibility
Open to learners committed to a 5-year weekend Bharatanatyam diploma in Bengaluru. In-person attendance at the Race Course Road campus is required.
- Age range
- 7 years and above
- Eligibility region
- Available nationwide across India
See if your child qualifies.
Rewards and recognition
Certificate
Kala Bharathi Bharatanatyam Diploma
Junior and Senior diploma certificates issued after assessment by external examiners on theory and practical components.
Recognition
Diploma from a long-standing classical arts centre
Skills your child builds
How to apply
- 1Contact Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan, Bengaluru office at Race Course Road
- 2Inquire about the current Kala Bharathi Bharatanatyam batch and admission window
- 3Complete admission formalities at the Bhavan office
- 4Begin classes as per the published Saturday and Sunday schedule
Rules and guidelines
- Students must commit to the full multi-year diploma structure for certification
- Theory and practical examinations are conducted by external examiners
- Examinations are optional but required for diploma certification
- Regular weekend attendance is expected to progress through junior and senior levels
Fees and financial support
Fee details
Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan describes the program as having an affordable course fee and examination fee. Specific current amounts are confirmed at the time of admission at the Bhavan office.
About this opportunity
The Kala Bharathi 5-Years Diploma in Bharatanatyam is a long-form classical dance program offered by the Bengaluru Kendra of Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan. It is structured as 3 years of junior diploma followed by 2 years of senior diploma, designed to take a learner from foundational adavus and theory to performance-ready repertoire.
Classes are held every Saturday from 4 pm to 6 pm and Sunday from 10 am to 12 pm at the Bhavan's Race Course Road campus, allowing school-going children to pursue serious classical training alongside academics. The program is conducted in person and is open to learners committed to a multi-year journey in Bharatanatyam.
Students learn under senior practitioners and gurus associated with Kala Bharathi, with theory and practical assessments conducted by external examiners. The diploma certification is positioned within the classical arts ecosystem and is intended to support continued performance, teaching, or further specialisation in Indian classical dance.
The Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan describes the wing as a catalyst encouraging young learners to pursue an art form they are passionate about, and several students have progressed into recognised performing artists.
What your child will do
- Weekend Bharatanatyam classes covering technique and theory
- Junior diploma practical and theory assessments
- Senior diploma practical and theory assessments
- Guidance from senior gurus and external examiners
- Bharatanatyam practical classes (adavus, jathis, repertoire)
- Bharatanatyam theory classes (history, music, aesthetics)
- Practical assessments and examinations
- Theory assessments and examinations
- Repertoire learning and practice sessions
- Guidance from senior practitioners and gurus
Mentors and faculty
Senior practitioners and esteemed gurus associated with Kala Bharathi, providing expert guidance and training.
Languages
Academic details
Difficulty: Mixed Levels
What's covered
Three-year junior diploma covering foundational adavus, basic items and theory, followed by a two-year senior diploma advancing into performance repertoire and deeper theoretical study, assessed via theory and practical examinations by external examiners.
Frequently asked questions
How does the 5-year structure progress for students?
Students complete 3 years of junior diploma covering technique and theory, then advance into a 2-year senior diploma focused on repertoire and performance, with external examiner assessments at each stage.
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