

This popular South Indian dance form is a 20th century resurrection of Cathir, the art of temple dancers. Then based on their performance they are admitted to appropriate classes.īharathanatyam (South Indian Classical Dance)īharathanatyam is regarded as one of the oldest among all the contemporary classical dance forms and is firmly rooted in Hinduism, more specifically, in Hindu myth and customs.

In the case of those who have already have had some training elsewhere, they are subjected to a written as well as practical assessment test. New students joining in September are generally admitted to the Beginner's Class. While students are free to sit external examinations conducted by other organizations, their promotion to higher classes is entirely based on their performance at the School Examination. Those who pass the exam are promoted to the next level in the succeeding academic year commencing in September, while those who do not succeed remain in the same class until they acquire the necessary skills for that level. In addition, Bharathanatyam dance classes based on Kalakshetra style are conducted.Īll the pupils of the Fine Arts classes are assessed three times a year by written exam and practical test conduct by the class teacher. The latter includes Veena, Violin, Flute, Keyboard and Miruthangam. London Tamil Centre conducts Carnatic Music classes both vocal and instrumental.
