Classes inspired by Guru-Shishya Parampara
ICKD aims to nurture your passion and dedication. Each student is given all means to be at par and progress with their peers. We believe an authentic execution of the dance style will reap the most benefits for you physically, emotionally and spiritually. We believe within this discipline you experience - art, knowledge, wisdom, science, yoga, action and through dedicated practice spiritual enlightenment.
Kuchipudi Foundations - Junior
Commit to your passion and see the fruits of your labour.
Junior classes take place twice a week in one hour classes over zoom. You will be in a group of students max 10 and learn from Bhavana ma'am.
Here you further increase your vocabulary of fundamental steps or adavus that are the backbone of Kuchipudi Dance style while learning a full dance choreographies that corresponds to them. At the this level the dancer is introduced to Abhinaya as well. Theory progresses hand in hand.
Duration 2 years
New students may not join at this level.
Kuchipudi Foundations - Beginner
Explore or re-kindle your passion and see what it brings you.
Beginner classes take place twice a week in one hour classes over zoom. You will be in a group of students, max 12 and learn from Bhavana ma'am.
Here you prepare and condition your body through vyāyāma (ancient exercises) and learn the essential building blocks of Kuchipudi in theory and practice.
Duration 1 year
Kuchipudi Foundations - Intermediate
Dedication and hardworking disciples with a passion and/ or ambition for Kuchipudi continue in this level.
Intermediate classes take place twice a week in one hour classes over zoom.
Here the dancer explores advanced theory, abhinaya and practical choreographies while still covering the expansive Kuchipudi foundation that lends to the unparalleled beauty and variety of Kuchipudi.
Alongwith training, dancers are also introduced to careers in dance that combine performance with teaching, community outreach and leadership.
New students with prior experience in Kuchipudi Dance may join this level after they complete the pre-requisite.
Pre-requisite: Complete one year of combined study of Junior and Beginner Foundation courses. This amounts to attending 4 additional hours of classes a week before they can join this level as a new student.
Duration 2-3 years
Class Info
- Online over Zoom
- One hour class twice a week
- Limited Batch Size
- 10/12 Students
- Male/Female Ages 5 and up
Eligibility criteria we value: Respect for the art form, Respect for the guru, Attendance and Punctuality.
Scholarships for regular classes are provided to one student per 6 months on presenting proof of financial need