The series will have videos that explain the Raadha Kalpa Method. The series will deal with the practical considerations of Training and Practice and also include talks on motivation, vulnerability and balance within a work scenario. The the myths of training and the basics of nutrition will also...

The Hastas, Bhedas & Sthanas will be dealt with in this series. The Natyashastra will be used as the primary reference point, but a few examples from the Abhinaya Darpana will also be given.

All the shlokas from the Natyashastra and Sangita Ratnakara are taught in the lineage of Dr Padma Subram...

This collection will introduce a number of short videos that will help the student understand the logic and basis of The Raadha Kalpa Method. It will have a number of series that deal with common issues like ankle pain, knee pain, araimandi etc. These exercises can be practised to target specific...

The Theory section will cover content on the origin, history and context of Bharatanatyam. It will also deal with the current practice of the form and the changed nuances. This section will introduce and discuss varied subjects from the Natyashastra, such as, Bhava, Rasa, Dharmis, Vrittis and St...

The Repertoire will include a Margam in the first series and subsequently include other choreography that has made its way onto the stage in Bharatanatyam performances. All the work will be choreographed by Rukmini Vijayakumar. The Repertoire is structured in such a way that it goes from basic an...

The Strength and flexibility section will help condition your body and prepare you for the practice of Bharatanatyam. It is recommended that you do two modules of flexibility and strength every week in order to see progress and improvement. Each module addresses different areas of the body. It is...

The Strength and flexibility section will help condition your body and prepare you for the practice of Bharatanatyam. It is recommended that you do two modules of flexibility and strength every week in order to see progress and improvement. Each module addresses different areas of the body. It is...

There will be many Jathis and Korwais in different Talams that will be broken down and taught so the student understands the structure and choreography and mathematical logic of these rhythmic sequences. Please also remember that the Raadha Kalpa method likes to reinforce the idea of neutrality i...

These contain short videos that serve to Warm- up your body. You can choose the warm-up depending on your body requirement. Feel free to do a combination of warm- ups if time permits. You must do a warm-up before beginning the practice of any of the other sections in this program.

We recommend that the student watches the instructions for the Aduvus, before commencing the practice of each Adavu set for at least a period of 5 to 6 months.

Please practice only the 1st and second speed to begin with and add the third speed as you go along. To get the maximum benefit from th...

Adavus are the essentials of the practice of Bharatanatyam. They are the basic unit of movement They can be compared to words of a vocabulary. Adavus are a combination of Abhinaya hastas, Sthanakas and feet articulation with the floor, causing movement. They have a beginning and an end and exte...