
Astor Place - Adv. Beginner Bharatanatyam
Ages 12+
Age 12 to 18 Years
Sep 08, 2025 - Dec 15, 2025
06:00 PM - 07:00 PM EST
- Monday
Description:
Adv. Beginner Bharatanatyam (Ages 12+)
This class is designed for dancers who have completed a beginner level in Bharatanatyam and are ready to deepen their training. Students will continue developing adavus (basic steps), begin learning more complex combinations, and explore introductory items from the Bharatanatyam repertoire. Emphasis will be placed on posture, rhythm, precision, and expression, while building the strength and stamina needed for this classical form. This level bridges foundational skills with performance readiness, preparing dancers for intermediate study.
What’s Included:
- 2026 Moksha Arts T-Shirt
- Training in Bharatanatyam dance foundations, performance skills, and confidence-building
- Semester-end dancer-only showcase on Thursday, December 11th @ 5pm (for Moksha Arts dancers only)
Communication:
All Moksha Arts communication happens via email. Please be sure to register with an email you check regularly.
Teacher: Ashlesha Shah
At Moksha Arts, we lovingly call our teachers “Didi,” which means older sister. Our Didis are more than instructors. They are friends, mentors, and role models who nurture each dancer with care, encouragement, and inspiration.
Class Schedule:
9/8/25 | 1 |
9/15/25 | OFF (Ashlesha in India) |
9/22/25 | 2 |
9/29/25 | 3 |
10/6/25 | 4 |
10/13/25 | OFF - INDIGENOUS DAY |
10/20/25 | OFF - DIWALI |
10/27/25 | 5 |
11/3/25 | 6 |
11/10/25 | 7 |
11/17/25 | 8 |
11/24/25 | 9 |
12/1/25 | 10 |
12/8/25 | 11 |
12/11/25 | 12 - Winter Showcase |
12/15/25 | 13 |
Additional Information:
Class Guidelines:
- Students dance barefoot (socks and shoes removed in studio)
- Wear kurti with leggings. Chunni optional.
- Please purchase bharatanatyam ghungroos for class and complete jewelry set for the June performance.
- Hair must be pulled back securely in a ponytail or bun (hair ties must stay in place — this is mandatory)
- Bring a water bottle to every class
Attendance & Make-ups:
- No make-up classes are provided for student absences. Students should refer to class folder for videos to see what they have missed. Class folders will be shared with all registered danceres.
- Make-ups will only be offered if Moksha Arts cancels a class due to teacher emergency.
- Please inform Punchali and/or your teacher of any absences ahead of class.
December Student Showcase:
Our December 11th Student-Only Showcase will also be our annual Moksha Arts “For Kids, By Kids” Santa's Workshop charity event which is led by our interns. This meaningful tradition not only gives our dancers the opportunity to perform but also to contribute toward a greater cause. Further details will be shared in October.
Spring Session & June Recital (Save the Date):
Spring semester schedule will remain the same as fall. Classes will begin January 8th and end on June 6th.
End-of-year performance for friends families will be on Saturday, June 6, 2026 at Symphony Space (Manhattan)
A minimum of 1 year of bharatanatyam training.
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Astor Place - Dance Company Levels 2-4Students will be divided by level into 3 studios
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