Bharatanatyam Intermediate
Continue your Bharatanatyam journey from where you left off! Our intermediate level is suitable for those with 5 years current (recent) experience, or more than 8-10 years past experience to enrol at this level. **NEW STUDENTS:** Please email us prior to registering to discuss suitability of this level.
4 months: 3 August – 7 December 2026*
*NO CLASS 17 Aug, 14 Sept, 21 Sept & 2 Nov (15 sessions over 19 weeks)
Time: Mondays 8pm (1 hour class)
Teacher: Rashan Samsul
Price: $550
6 Spots available
Summary
- Expand your knowledge of the different adavu groups through short jathis and phrases
- Explore the art of abhinaya (expression) through story telling
- Learn a classical item to develop a deeper understanding of the dance form (e.g Pushpanjali, Jatiswaram)
- Learn in an environment which is specific for adults, in a supportive and judgement free space
- Work on your fitness, strength and flexibility
- Meet a friendly group of like-minded adult students
- Learn from the best in the industry, a professional Bharatanatyam dancer & teacher
- Get weekly practice videos to support your learning outside of class time
- Have access to the class group chat (via WhatsApp), to answer any course related questions
Teacher – Rashan Samsul Rashan started learning Kandyan dance in Sri Lanka, at the age of 10. He later went on to learn Bharatanatyam, and graduated from the Kalakshetra in Chennai, India. Rashan was the first Muslim Bharatanatyam and Kandyan dancer in Sri Lanka, and his dedication to dance has been unwaivering. Since relocating to Melbourne, Rashan has continued teaching and performing across Melbourne with his company Pravaha Dancing Foundation, while also managing his event planning & decor company, Samsul Creation