RAABA INTERNATIONAL CULTURAL ACADEMY's
Bharatanatyam Grade Exam

Bharatanatyam Certificate Courses

Inrodution

Raaba International Cultural Academy is a proud and prestigious institution dedicated to preserving, promoting, and celebrating the traditional art form of Bharathanatyam. The academy has been continuously working to support Bharathanatyam artists, teachers, and students by providing them with meaningful opportunities to showcase their talent to the world.

With a strong commitment to cultural excellence, Raaba International Cultural Academy has organized more than 500+ events, creating global platforms for artists and learners to perform, express, and receive recognition. Through these initiatives, the academy has proudly provided opportunities to more than 5,00,000 artists, students, and performers, helping them gain exposure, confidence, and appreciation on prestigious stages.

Raaba International Cultural Academy offers a wide range of educational, cultural, and skill-based learning programs for school students, college students, teachers, institutions, and individual learners. With experienced educators and well-structured training methods, we aim to create meaningful learning experiences that go beyond regular classroom education.

We strongly believe that every child has unique talents. Through our carefully designed programs, examinations, certifications, training opportunities, and cultural platforms, we help learners enhance their skills, express their abilities, and receive global recognition at various levels.

Our mission is to nurture talent, preserve cultural heritage, empower teachers, encourage students, and create valuable opportunities for every learner to grow with confidence, discipline, creativity, and excellence.

Raaba International Cultural Academy (RIC Academy) is Registered Incorporated under the Government of India, Affiliated with the American Institute of Culture and Management, Connecticut, United states of America, A Subsidiary of Raaba Media, Affiliated with the International Peace and People Welfare Trust, India.

About Our Grade Exam

Bharathanatyam is one of India’s most ancient and graceful classical dance forms, known for its beauty, discipline, devotion, rhythm, expression, and cultural richness. At Raaba International Cultural Academy (RIC Academy), our Bharathanatyam Grade Exam is designed to encourage students to learn this divine art form in a structured, professional, and meaningful way.

Our grade examination system helps students develop a strong foundation in Bharathanatyam, improve their performance skills, understand traditional dance techniques, and gain confidence through recognized assessment and certification. Each grade is carefully planned to support step-by-step learning, from basic adavus and hand gestures to advanced expressions, rhythm, theory, and stage presentation.

The Bharathanatyam Grade Exam provides young dancers with an excellent opportunity to showcase their talent, measure their progress, and receive valuable recognition for their dedication and hard work. It is suitable for dance students, academies, schools, cultural institutions, and individual learners who wish to grow in the field of classical dance with proper guidance and evaluation.

Through this program, Raaba International Cultural Academy (RIC Academy) aims to preserve Indian culture, promote classical arts, and inspire the next generation of dancers to learn Bharathanatyam with passion, discipline, and confidence.

Who Can Apply?

The Bharathanatyam Grade Exam is open to students learning Western Dance through dance schools, performing arts academies, private dance tutors, schools, colleges, institutions, and individual training. Students can appear for the exam according to their learning level, dance experience, and teacher’s guidance.

Why Choose Our Bharathanatyam Grade Exam?

Our examination system is created to support both practical performance and theoretical knowledge. Students are guided to understand not only the movements of Bharathanatyam but also its meaning, tradition, rhythm, posture, expression, and spiritual value.

The grade exam helps students to:

Build a strong foundation in Bharathanatyam
Improve rhythm, coordination, posture, and expression
Learn dance theory along with practical performance
Gain confidence through stage-based evaluation
Receive International Value certification for each level of achievement
Develop discipline, concentration, creativity, and cultural awareness
Prepare for higher-level dance training and performances

Our Commitment

At Raaba International Cultural Academy, we believe that Bharathanatyam is not just a dance form; it is a beautiful journey of culture, devotion, expression, and self-discipline. Our goal is to provide every learner with a trusted platform to grow, perform, and shine with confidence.

Join the Raaba International Cultural Academy Bharathanatyam Grade Exam and take a proud step forward in your classical dance journey.

Bharatanatyam Grade Exam Syllabus Details

Grade 1 – Practical

1. Namaskaram

Main Reasons for Doing Namaskaram

( oral )

2. Basic Adavus

Thattadavu - 8

Nattadavu - 8

Paraval adavu - 4

Kudhithu Mettadavu - 4

Grade 1 – Theory

1. Dhyana Slogam and its meaning

2. A Brief Definition of 4 type of Abinayas

3. Asamyutha Hasthas - Single Hand Gestures

4. Sing the Kids song

( Thaalam Not Necessary )

Ability to Put Thaalam With Solkattu For above adavus in all 3 Speeds.

Dance for a Kids Song

(1 to 2 minutes)

(To encourage the singing ability on students)

Grade 2 – Practical

Basic Adavu

1. Theiya thehi adavu – 5

2. Korvai adavu/thath thei thaam adavu – 5

3. Paichal adavu/thith theiyum the thaa thei – 3 ,

kathari adavu – 1

4. Saarika Adavu/simiral Adavu/Nadai Adavu -2

5. Kathi Adavu

Grade 2 – Theory

Samyutha Hasthas - Double hand Gestures

1. Siro Bhedha - Head Movements

2. Dhrishti Bhedha - Eye Movements

3. Greeva bhedha - Neck Movements

Explain all above in Practical Movements with Meaning

Ability to Put Thaalam with Solkattu For Above Adavus in all 3 Speeds.

Grade 3 – Practical

Basic Adavu

1. Kuthadavu/Thath Thei thaha adavu - 5

2. Mandi adavu. - 4.

3. Sarukkal adavu. - 1

4. Uthsanga adavu - 1

5. Mei adavu - 1

6. Thath thith thaam adavu -. 1

Grade 3 – Theory

ShortNotes
Bharatham,Thandavam,
Lasyam,Nirtham,
Nirthiyam,Natiyam,
solkattu,LokaDharmi,
Natiya Dharmi, Jaathi,
jathi,Gathi,Abinayam.

Ability to Put Thaalam with Solkattu For Above Adavus in all 3 Speeds.

Practical and Theoretical Explanation of Adhi Thaalam,Rupaka Thaalam, Eka Thaalam

Grade 4 – Practical

1. Tha hatha jam thari tha adavu -1

2. Thathing Gina thom adavu -1

3. Kita thaka thari kita thom adavu - 1

4. Pancha Nadaigal - 5

5. Complete knowledge of grade 1-3 adavus.

6. Any one type of folk dance. ( Kummi/ kavadi/ kollattam/ etc.)

Ability to Put Thaalam with Solkattu For Above Adavus in all 3 Speeds.

Grade 4 – Theory

1. Viniyogas of Hasthas - Asamyutha Hasthas ( 1 – 12 )

( Pathakam – Kattakammukham )

2. Samyutha Hasthas ( Anjali – Shangu )

3. Pactical And Theoretical Demonstration

1. Padha Bhedha

2. Mandala Bhedha

3. Uthplavana Bhedha

4. Chari Bhedha

5. Bhramari Bhedha

Grade 5 – Practical

Dance Items

1. Pushpanjali

2. Alaripu

3. Gowthuvam

4. Thodaya Mangalam

Ability to sing with thaalam and dance the above items.

Thaalam, Raagam,Music Composer

Viniyogas

1). Asamyutha Hasthas (13-28) (Soolchi - Thrisoolam)

2). Samyutha Aasthas (13-24) (Shahra - Avahistham)

Grade 5 – Theory

1. Short Notes

Pushpanjali, Allrippu, Gowthuvam,Thodaya Mangalam

2. Margam, Nathuvanar, Arangetram, Aruthi, Saba Lakshnam, Guru Lakshanam, Anga Sudham.

3. Bharathanatyam Reference Books & Authorized.

4. Compose and dance a korvai for 2-3 avarthanams in Adhi Thaalam and Rupaka Thaalam.

5. Significance of Nataraja

(His Limbs, Dress & Ornaments)

Grade 6 – Practical

Definitions

Mallari
Jatheeswaram
Sabdham
Keerthanam

All items should be Traditional and follow Traditional dance format.ability to sing with thaalam and dance.Thaalam, Raagam,Music Composer

Grade 6 – Theory

Definitions

Mallari, Jatheeswaram, Sabdham, & Keerthanam

Hasthas with demonstration

1. Devada Hasthas

2. Navgraha Hasthas

3. Bhandavya Hasthas

4. Davavathara Hasthas

5. Ashtavitha Nayakigal - Characteristic

Grade 7 – Practical

Dance Items

1. Patham

2. Padhavarnam

3. Ashtapadi

4. Thillana

5. Bharathiyar song

All items should be traditional and

ability to put

thaalam, sing and dance.Thaalam, Raagam,Music Composer

Grade 7 – Theory

1. Navarasam - with demonstration

2. Types of classical dances - short notes

a. Bharatha Natyam b. Kuchipudi

c. Manipuri d. Kathakali

e. Kathak f. Oddisi

g. Mohiniyattam - History of Dance

3. Discription of Padhan, padavarnam, Ashtapathy, Thillana, Bharathiyar song.

4. A short eassy on benifits of learning Bharathanatyam

Grade 8 – Practical

Dance Items

1. Swarajathi

2. Jaavali

3. Keerthanam

4. Kuruvanji

5. Thillana

All items should be traditional and ability to put thaalam, sing and dance.Thaalam, Raagam,Music Composer

Grade 8 – Theory

Detail Answers

1. Light & Sound arrangements on a dance event, stage management.

2. Dance Drama

3. 108 Karanas

4. Definitions

Swarajathi, Jaavali, Thillana, Keerthanam,

Kuravanji

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