Diploma in Nattuvangam - Ilamani

Duration

6 months
Regular & Online

Timing

Weekly 2 Days
1 Hr./Session

Eligibility

Minimum Age 15
Basic Knowledge in Adavus

Certificate by

Bharathidasan University

Overview

Nattuvangam is the art of reciting the syllables and playing cymbals(Nattuvanga Thalam) that follows the footwork of the dancer.As the Nattuvangam is a very important adjunct of the Bharatanatyam recital, it is very essential for any Bharatanatyam learner to know the subtle nuances of nattuvangam. People who are passionate in pursuing their dancing career as a Performer,Teacher or Nattuvanar, can choose this beginner level Nattuvangam and can experience the aspects of foundational techniques with 3 level of programmes.

Who can apply

A Teacher who want to study the art of nattuvangam in depth.
Learners who are in the field of dance minimum of 3 years.
A beginner student who wants to understand and learn the art of reciting syllables and playing thattukazhi
A dancer who wants to enhance their skills in nattuvangam

Objectives

To provide basic understanding about laya aspects.
To understand the thala varieties.
To train the learner in the art of playing thattukazhi
Learning 35 & 175 thalas
Understanding Anuloma & Prathiloma practice
Confidence in teaching the fundamental thala structures to their students
Creates interest among the learners to undergo the next stage of learning nattuvangam

Syllabus

Level - 1

Thalam
Saptathalas
Five jathis
Chaputhalas
Shodasanga details
Layam
Structure of laghu
35 thalas/usage in hands
175 thalas/usage in hands
Tala dasa pranas
Thala table
Learning words & syllables in three speeds
Learning sarali & janta

Level - 2

Calculation of Thalas
Adavus with Three Speed
Pancha nadai Adavus
Thathakara sorkal / syllables
Pancha jathi Sorkattu
Adavus in sapthathalas
Adavus in 35 Thallas
Adavus in 175 Thallas
Adavus in Jaathi
Jathi and Naadai

Level - 3

Calculation of Thathinginathom
Practice of Eka Talam Thathinginathom
PanchaJathi Thathinginathom
SaptaTalam Thathinginathom
35 Tala Thathinginathom
Nadai and Gathi Thathinginathom
Thathinginathom in Eduppu
Thathinginathom in ChapuTalam
Explanantion of Dhvani
Explanation of Sound

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