Hi Mam,
Love the program. Still learning my ways to be consistent but it’s a really structured learning series. I am trying to get some learning tools and books on Karanas. Can you share your recommendations? Also, what’s your thoughts on when should students learn Nattuvangam?
With warm regards and Namaskarams,
Madhu
Dear Madhu,
The best book that is available on Karanas is a book by Dr Padma Subramanyam. She has researched and reconstructed the karanas. It is in three volumes and it is called "Karanas"
Nattuvangam can be started after having a basic understanding of Tala. Some of the essential elements of rhythm are covered in the online program with respect to the logic of breaking down a korwe and how polyrhythmic structures are used in Bharatanatyam choreography.
To progress with nattuvangam, you must go to a teacher. This is personal preference and you can start whenever you feel you are ready.
Regards
Rukmini