Courses
CARNATIC VOCAL MUSIC
BHARATANATYAM
CARNATIC VOCAL MUSIC
Pre Grade & Grade 1
- Introduction to 7 Swaras, Ragam & Talam
- Sarali, Janta, Upper Stayi, Dattu Varisais & Alankaram
- Slokams, Bhajans & Devotional Song
- Basic Theory
Grade 2
- Alankaram (4), Geetham & Nottu Swaram
- Devaram, Thiruppugazh & Devotional Song
- Basic Theory & short life sketch of few famous composers
Grade 3
- Lakshana Geetham, Swarajathi, Jathiswaram & Aadi Tala Varnam
- Slokams, Bhajans, Devotional Song & Divyanama Keerthanam
- Basic Theory - Life history & short life sketch of few famous composers & Music forms
Grade 4
- Aadi Tala Varnam, Keerthanam & Alankaram in different ragas
- Divya Prabandham, Thiruvasakam/Ramadasar Kriti, Thiru Arutpa/Annamacharya Kriti & Patriotic Song
- Basic Theory - Life sketch of famous composers & 12 alwars & Classification of musical instruments
Grade 5
- Aadi Tala Varnam, Jathiswaram, Keerthanam & Alankaram in different ragas
- Bharathidasan / Annamacharya Kriti & Thiruppavai / Purandaradasar Kriti
- Theory - 72 Melakarta Ragas, Raga Classification, Talas & Tala Dasa Pranas, Introduction to Pann & Study of Musical Instruments
Grade 6
- Aadi Tala Varnam, Ata Tala Varnam, Keerthanam & Kalpana Swaram
- Purandaradasar Kriti, Ashtapathi / Kuravanji, Kavadi Chindu / Meera Bhajan
- Theory - Raga Lakshanas, Short Life History of famous composers & Study of Musical Instruments
Grade 7
- Ata Tala Varnam, Ragamalika, Tyagaraja Pancharatnam & Gopalakrishna Bharathi Pancharatnam
- Ramadasar Kriti / Meenatchi Ammai Pillai song, Abhang / Kavimani Desiga Vinayagam Pillai song, Niraval & Kalpana swaram
- Theory - Raga Lakshnas, Study of Musical Instruments, Dasa Vida Gamakas & Notes on Musical Forms
Grade 8
- Pada Varnam, Padam, Javali & Thillana
- Bhajan / Paripadal, Ragam - Tanam - Pallavi, Raga Alapanai, Niraval & Kalpana Swaram
- Theory - Introduction to Hindustani, Western & Folk Music, Comparison of Carnatic & Hindustani Music, Raga Lakshanas & Kutcheri Sampradayam
BHARATANATYAM
Pre Grade & Grade 1
- Namaskaram (Thattikumbiduthal),
- Basic exercises, Thattadavu, Nattadavu, Paraval Adavu, Kudhithu Mettadavu & Sollukattu with Talam
- Basic Theory - Slokas, Tala counting, Hastas & Abhinaya
Grade 2
- Basic exercises
- Basic Adavus - Kuthadavu, Korvai Adavu, Sarukkal Adavu & Pancha Nadai
- Basic Theory - Bedha's, Hastas, Sollukattu with Talam
Grade 3
- Paychal Adavu, Karthari Adavu, Saarika Adavu, Theermana Adavu, Maguda Adavu & Mandi Adavu
- Sollukattu with Talam & Short Notes on Basic Bharatham Notes
Grade 4
- 12 Kinds of Adavus, Mei Adavu, Alankara Adavu & Creating Korvai's in different talams
- Kavadi Chindu / Kummi / Kolattam, Bharathiyar Song / Thiruppugazh
- Sollukattu with Talam, Viniyogas of Angas, Viniyogas of Hastas & Short notes on basic theory
Grade 5
- Thodaya Mangalam, Mallari, Pushpanjali, Kauthuvam & Papanasam Shivan / Muthu Thandavar Song
- Short notes on Margam, Karanas, Musical Instruments & Fine Arts, Viniyogas of Hastas & Significance of Lord Nataraja
Grade 6
- Alarippu, Jathiswaram, Shabdam, Keerthanai & Papanasam Shivan / Muthu Thandavar Song
- Short notes on Alarippu, Jathiswaram, Shabdam, Keerthanam, Deva Hastas & Character of 8 Nayaki
Grade 7
- Pada Varnam, Padam, Keerthanam, Thillana & Bharathidasan / Oothukkadu Venkata Subbaiyyar Song
- Navarasas, Kinds of Classical Dance, Dance Notation, Life History of Tanjore Quartets, History of Dance & Natya Urupadi's
Grade 8
- Swarajathi, Javali, Ashtapathi, Thiruppugazh, Divya Prabandham, Panniru Thirumuraigal, Keerthanams & Folk Dance
- Theory - Brief Collections on Stage orientation, Light, Sound Management, etc, 108 Karanas, Dance Dramas, Short notes on Natya Urupadi's, Temple Architecture, folk dances
FAQ's
1. Who can join the classes?
Anyone aged 7 years & above with an interest in Carnatic Music or Bharatanatyam can enroll. No prior experience is required for beginners.
2. Are the classes conducted online or offline?
All our classes are conducted online, offering flexible schedules and interactive sessions to ensure personalized attention from our experienced tutors.
3. What syllabus do you follow?
We follow the Bridge Academy’s 8-Grade Examination System, offering a structured and recognized curriculum for both Music & Dance.
4. What is the duration and frequency of classes?
Classes are held once or twice a week, depending on your level and preference. Each session lasts for 60 minutes.
5. Will I get certified?
Yes! Students receive Bridge Academy certificates upon completing each grade exam successfully.
6. I'm an overseas student, can I apply for the exam?
Yes, you can apply & attend the exam through Online Mode.
