South Semi-Classical Intermediate
South Semi-classical brings out the beautiful forms of classical Indian dance and adds a modern element to South Indian cinema songs. This course is at an intermediate level and classical dance experience is essential. New students – please enquire or enrol in our beginner semi-classical course.
7 weeks: 21 October – 6 December 2026
Time: Wednesdays 8.30pm (1 hour session) *Final class will be 1.5 hr (video shoot) on Sun 6 Dec – time and location TBC!
Teacher: Ashwini
Course Fee: $305
18 Spots available
- Gradually learn a fully choreographed semi-classical routine to music from South Indian cinema
- Apply your existing foundations in Indian classical dance to a fun and creative context
- Have fun with a friendly group of adult students
- Get weekly practice videos to support your learning outside of class
- Have access to a private group chat (via WhatsApp), to encourage communication with other students and your teacher
- Gain performance skills by creating a dance video in the final lesson.* Your routine is professionally filmed and edited by Studio J. You will have full access to the final dance video, to share with family & friends (non-commercial use)
Teacher – Ashwini Chettiar
Ashwini was born in Gujarat, and is of Tamil/Telugu heritage. She has been dancing for over 19 years, with training in a huge range of styles including Bharatanatyam, Kathak, Garba, Bhangra, Bollywood, Contemporary and Hip Hop. Ashwini is passionate about dance, as it has brought community, friendship, grace and discipline to her life. An extremely versatile dancer, Ashwini teaches across many of our dance courses, including Garba, Semi-Classical, Bollywood & South Indian Street! Ashwini is also dancer and choreographer for Melbourne’s premiere Bollywood dance group – Sapphire Dance.
Ashwini was born in Gujarat, and is of Tamil/Telugu heritage. She has been dancing for over 19 years, with training in a huge range of styles including Bharatanatyam, Kathak, Garba, Bhangra, Bollywood, Contemporary and Hip Hop. Ashwini is passionate about dance, as it has brought community, friendship, grace and discipline to her life. An extremely versatile dancer, Ashwini teaches across many of our dance courses, including Garba, Semi-Classical, Bollywood & South Indian Street! Ashwini is also dancer and choreographer for Melbourne’s premiere Bollywood dance group – Sapphire Dance.