Dance & Music Class Schedule
​Fall 2020 - Spring 2021 
Sept 8, 2020 to May 31, 2021
(Please note that the spring '21 session may extend into the first/second week of June 2021 if there are any class cancellations)

*Please note that performance practices, rehearsals, and private lessons are not included in this calendar. 

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​Weekly class schedule - 20-21 academic year

​Bharatanatyam

Wednesday 6:00 - 6:45 PM: Bharatanatyam

Thursday 6:00 - 6:45 PM: Bharatanatyam

Thursday 7:30 - 8:15 PM: Bharatanatyam

Saturday 10:00 AM - 11 AM: Bharatanatyam

Saturday 11:00 - 11:45 AM: Bharatanatyam (Beginner level - New class)

Saturday 12:30 - 1:15 PM: Bharatanatyam 

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Kuchipudi
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Wednesday 7:30 - 8:15 PM: Kuchipudi

Saturday 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM: Kuchipudi 

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Carnatic Music

Wednesday 5:00 - 5:30 PM: Carnatic Music Special needs

Wednesday 6:00 - 6:45 PM: ​Carnatic Music 

Thursday 6:45 - 7:30 PM: Carnatic Music 

Saturday 11:45 - 12:30 PM: Carnatic Music (Beginner level - New class)

Saturday 1:15 - 2:00 PM: ​Carnatic Music 

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Winter break: 12/23/20 - 1/3/21 

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​Students who miss a class due to illness or other reasons, or would like additional opportunities
for practice can attend makeup class OR extra class on another day.
Classes are color coded according to level to help students plan their alternate class day/time options.
​It is the full responsibility of students/families to take the initiative to makeup any missed classes. 
Please send a message on Remind to indicate your absence days and makeup class attendance or send us an email at: samskriti@aol.com.

New class offerings from Fall 2020: (please contact us ASAP to register. Classes will begin soon..

Beginner Kuchipudi dance: Students who have completed atleast Level 1 and Level 2 in Bharatanatyam can learn this beautiful art form. Kuchipudi is a very graceful and fluid dance style with an amazing repertoire. Suitable for students who are atleast 7 years old and have prior dance experience of atleast 2 years. 

Beginner Bharatanatyam dance: For ages 4 and above

Shlokas and Bhajans: We will teach traditional chants (mantrAs) and shlokas and soulful bhajans. Students who train with us will get additional opportunites to be part of our signature Youtube series. 

Sargam - semi-classical and film songs (karaoke) singing: Do you find yourself humming film songs and wished that you could sing at family get-togethers and social gatherings. Then look no further!

Our karaoke classes are taught one-on-one setting with focus on voice training, proper accent, nuances in melody, and building confidence. Songs are selected in consultation with the student/family, according to experience level and age-appropriate lyrics. Languages taught: Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, and Malayalam. 

Traditional kOlam (rangoli): Have you browsed online and wondered how people draw such amazing kOlams in front of their homes and in their puja rooms.

Don't stress.. We will teach you in a step-by-step manner how to create beautiful masterpieces for festive and religious ocassions. Your friends and family will be amazed at your creativity. 

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Private lessons and Zoom/Skype lessons for out-of-town students are also offered.
​Please contact Shoba Natarajan for further details.