We can Learn Bharatanatyam Online!
When I had started this blog , I had asked a question “Can we learn Bharatanatyam online“? Now around one and half years later, I can say with certain degree of confidence that Yes, we can!
As requested by few of our readers, I have been doing some online classes and it has been going very well ! I have taught students by traditional means in school and also privately. Now, I am teaching online and feel that the online method of imparting this knowledge is some times better! Note that this is still a Guru-Shishya (teacher-student) learning, the only difference being that the students are not physically present before me.
Here are the advantages I have seen so far with the online methodology I am following:
Quicker Learning: I have been able to chalk out a curriculum so that students refer to the online Videos/Posts and prepare themselves before they present themselves for the classes. This has meant that the students pick up things much quicker!
Efficient: From a students perspective, the one to one online methodology I have been following so far is more efficient. In traditional classes where a group is generally taught, the pace of learning is decided by the speed at which the majority in the group can pick up the skills. In the online classes, the student decides the pace to their requirement.
Customized: Since the classes are one to one sessions, the course can be customized to needs of individual students. This helps people to start their classes from basic, intermediate or advanced levels.
Convenience: The student can choose to take their classes from anywhere! They can opt to be at home (which is generally the case) but can also continue the lessons even if traveling briefly. All that is needed is the laptop, cam and mic!
Access: I have heard from many readers especially those living outside India that they do not have access to any teacher. The online classes makes it possible to reach out and help such students.
Continuity: The Guru-Shishya link has lesser chance of being broken. The online classes continues the relationship even if the teacher or student is relocating. The interruption in sessions is generally brief even if there are any.
There are some cons largely technical (like internet availability, cam/mic issues etc) but the pros so far far outweigh the cons!
If you are interested in learning online click here.
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- Can we learn Bharatnatyam online?
- Bharatanatyam Namaskar
- Sarikal Adavu In Bharatanatyam
- History of Bharatanatyam
- The Basics Of Bharatanatyam (3N)
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14 responses so far ↓
Dear Anjali,
I wonder if you are planning on a „demo“ videoclip on how you conduct your online classes? I think many would like to see out of interest.
Greetings from my present abode with a local dance vid by Thushara,Saby,Dhanya,Nisha,Saumya,Roshan ,Sheiny,Blueine
http://www.youtube.com/watch v=AvjLElYZj2M&feature=channel_page
sorry, copying link did not work out
maybe this oneworks better
Vienna Girl’s Keli 2008 by Nibin
http://www.youtube.com/watchv=AvjLElYZj2M&feature=channel_page
Ya, just working on the demo. Any Ideas on how to capture screen shots.
Hi Anjali,
Ur very lucky person, yestrrday I received email from
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they offer me this Cyberlink DVD for free except pp `til Jan 30 th 09 only. On the Power DVD version I have, just press button screenshot- that’s it. So if u let me know in time, I can order it for and send it to u for free.
Hi, it’s the first time I am visiting this site and I think it’s wonderful for foreigners like me who just love Bharatanatyam and this online learning can be of great help.Thanks!
mam do you charge fee for taking classes
Yes online one to one sessions is for a fee.
Hello madam,
I have completed bharatanatyam course up to 3rd year with distinction up to 2nd year and 1st division in the 3rd. I could not continue after that due to some reasons. I now want to complete the course. Could you please tell me about your fee structure and how can I learn it online?
Hi Anjali,
This is first time i visiting this site, this will be very useful for peoples who are unable to learn by going classes like me. This online bharatanatyam is very helpful. Thanks.
i wanna learn bharthanatyam dance online . please help me learn it
Dear Sindu, please fill up this form http://onlinebharatanatyam.com/online-classes/
I shall get back to you then. Thank you for your interest in online classes
thank you for teaching
my parents said i can’t do Bharatnatyam class
but now learn from u in one day
Hi Anjali
I am working in US but my stay is only for 3 months then i’ll move back to India. Will it be a good option for me to start online ?
Also please let me know the fee structure?
Thanks
Ekta
Hey Ekta, if you would be traveling to India, then do join a good school back home. I shall send you a detailed mail of my classes right away.