Pranava Natyam

This institution was originally initiated with blessings of my Guru Vempati Chinna Satyam in 1994 during their tours in this country. Since then it has been taken up this interest as a responsibility to teach and promote this art. This institution is formed to advance the process of bringing the Kuchipudi art into the younger generation. The agenda of this institution includes teaching Kuchipudi dance, which is based on the guiding principles originated by Guru Vempati Chinna Satyam, producing dance ballets, and promoting the knowledge of this classical art of India in the American community at large. 

Elementary

Steps; First Half Jathis; Second Half Jathis; Pooja (Brahmanjali);
Jathiswaram (Ditta); Jathiswaram (Vasantha); Pooja (Jayamu Jayamu);

Intermediate
Krishna Sabdam; Brindavana Nilaye; Narayaneeyam; Thillana (Hindolam);
Vinayaka Kowthwam; Bhaamakalaapam; Dasavatharam;  Sivastuthi; Sivashtakam;
Tharangam (Marakatha Mani); Ramayana Sabdam; Koluvaithiva

Junior

Keerthana (Gajavadana); Keerthana (Muddugare); Javali (Parulannamata); 
Tharangam (Neelamegha); Lekha and Sakunalu; Thillana (Hamsanandi);
Natesa Kowthwam; Javali (Vani Pondu); Keerthana (Kulukaga);
Ashtapadi (Sanchara); Kamakshi Stuthi

Senior

Keerthana (Jagadaanandaka Kaaraka); Keerthana (Vedalari);
Ashtapadi (Radhika); Padavarnam (Emaguva bodhinchera); Ananda Taandavam;
Usha Pravesa Daruvu; Tharangam (Govardhana)

School of Kuchipudi Dance

Students of Pranava Natyam have the opportunity to learn Kuchipudi in all levels. They also have the opportunity to perform their talents at the local venues. They receive certificates upon completion of one level and proceed to next level. Pranava Natyam is open to all ages and all levels of any experience. Classes are  held in these locations:

 

Burtonsville Location
Washington Kali Temple
16126 New Columbia Pike
Burtonsville, MD 20866
Mondays: 6 PM                  Saturday: 12:30 PM

 

Gaithersburg Location
Aahaarya Studio
213 Grange Hall Drive
Gaithersburg, MD  20877
Call 301-693-1633 / 301-448-0719 for timings and

schedules.

 

Silver Spring Location
Chinmaya Mission
46 Norwood Rd.
Silver Spring, MD  20905
Saturdays:  12 PM

 

Call 301-448-0719 for Advanced levels on Schedules and Fees.


Class Curriculum