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Kalakshetra Part-Time Bharatanatyam Course
Pratama Certificate from Kalakshetra
Kalakshetra Part-Time Bharatanatyam Course is a program by Kalakshetra Foundation. Registration closes 31 Dec 2026.
Mode
In-Person
Fee
₹Not Specified
Duration
Multi-year part-time course leading to Pratama examination
Format
Individual
Time needed
Weekly classes outside regular school hours
Key Dates
- Registration opens
- 1 Jan 2026
- Registration closes
- 31 Dec 2026
- Dates
- 1 Jan 2026 – 31 Dec 2026
Rukmini Devi College of Fine Arts, Kalakshetra Foundation, Chennai, Tamil Nadu
About This Opportunity
The Part-Time Bharatanatyam Course at Kalakshetra Foundation introduces children to the Kalakshetra style (bani) of Bharatanatyam developed by Rukmini Devi Arundale. The course is conducted at the Rukmini Devi College of Fine Arts campus in Thiruvanmiyur, Chennai.
It is designed as an entry-level structured programme that prepares students for the Pratama examination, the first formal level in the Kalakshetra Bharatanatyam syllabus. Classes are held on weekends or after school hours so that learners can pursue the art alongside regular schooling.
Students learn adavus, basic theory, mudras, and introductory items in the Kalakshetra repertoire under the guidance of trained Kalakshetra faculty. The training emphasises traditional technique, posture, and discipline associated with the institution.
Eligibility
- Grade Level
- Location
- Tamil Nadu (Chennai)
Prerequisites
- Demonstrated interest or orientation towards Bharatanatyam
Additional requirements
- Classes are conducted in person at the Kalakshetra campus in Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Open to younger learners enrolled in the part-time Junior Bharatanatyam stream at Kalakshetra Foundation, Chennai. Course conducted in person at the Thiruvanmiyur campus and leads to the Pratama level examination.
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Academic Details
Difficulty: Beginner
Rewards & Recognition
Certificate
Pratama Certificate from Kalakshetra
Pratama level certificate issued by Kalakshetra Foundation on successful completion of syllabus and examination.
Recognition
Training in the Kalakshetra bani
Skills your child builds
Languages
What your child will do
- Adavu practice
- Theory sessions on tala and Bharatanatyam basics
- Mudra and abhinaya practice
- Repertoire learning
- Internal evaluations and Pratama examination
- Bharatanatyam classes
- Learning adavus
- Theory sessions on mudras and basic concepts
- Practical training in introductory repertoire items
- Pratama level examination
Mentors & faculty
Experienced faculty from Kalakshetra Foundation, trained in the Kalakshetra bani of Bharatanatyam.
How to apply
- 1Online application
- 2Interaction/aptitude test with the child
Fees & financial support
Fee details
Tuition fees are payable in terms. Additional fees for books or other materials may apply.
Financial support
Limited scholarships are available for talented and deserving students from economically disadvantaged backgrounds. These scholarships may cover tuition fees and are awarded based on merit-cum-means criteria. The institution also participates in central sector scholarship schemes for categories like SC, EBC, DNT, and OBC.
Frequently asked questions
What is the last date to register for Kalakshetra Part-Time Bharatanatyam Course ?
The registration deadline is 31 Dec 2026.
Is Kalakshetra Part-Time Bharatanatyam Course free?
₹Not Specified registration
What will my child gain from Kalakshetra Part-Time Bharatanatyam Course ?
Structured Bharatanatyam training in the Kalakshetra bani. Pratama level certificate from Kalakshetra Foundation. Pathway to higher levels (Madhyama and beyond) in the part-time stream. Learning under faculty trained at an Institution of National Importance. Part-time schedule that fits alongside regular schooling.
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