NSPA Trial Classes in Bharathnatyam for Beginners

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What to expect
Class Timings
Location
In-person/Hybrid
Dance Bag
Recital
Summer Camp
Workshops
Performances
Spiritwear
Cost
Waiver Form: WAIVER: NSPA requires each participant to sign the waiver form. A guardian or parent can sign for a minor. Thank you for your cooperation.

What to expect from the Trial Class:

Does the child enjoy the class?
Does the child like to come back to class?
Do the parents like what they see?
A word of advice for parents new to classical dance and music,
- Like any classical art form, the first few years may be the most challenging and dry. I advise parents to work with their children and be persistent.
- It is more than an art form. It needs skill, precision, strength, and discipline.
- Our holistic training will sometimes include activities that may not appear connected to the traditional ways of teaching.
- Our training includes six levels. Each child is different and progresses through the level at different rates.
- Parents are advised not to compare their child’s progress and interest with the other kids.

What not to expect in the Trial Class

Course content. This will be shared upon enrollment. There is a snapshot of what one can expect on the office door.
Ability to pick up material in the first month. Most kids need time to grasp and this is normal.

Class Timings:

Wednesdays 6:30 pm-7:30 pm- Kids class. Adults are welcome to try this class. They will have a separate category.

Each class is typically offered once a week and lasts about 50 minutes.
This may change as the child progresses through the levels.
We highly recommend that the child engages in the school's activities, as learning is a holistic process.

Location: 9076 Cox Road, West Chester, OH 45069 (Opposite Swagath Restaurant, in the same strip mall as the Dairy Queen)

In-person/Hybrid: Currently in-person. Will follow CDC guidelines

Dance Bag: Every student is encouraged to have a dance bag with the following content:

Black tights, A sleeved T-shirt/Kurta/Kurti.
No shorts are allowed in class.
A three-ring binder with a pencil pouch with pencils, erasers, pens, a protractor, and ten sheets of plain/single ruled paper.
A water bottle with fresh water.
Healthy Snacks of their choice that are easy to eat and high in protein and salt.

Recital: The school will have one annual recital, barring unforeseen circumstances. At this level, the children will participate in group choreography.

Summer Camp: We offer four-week summer camps in June. This complements the material taught in the class and includes storytelling, creative art, and language art using Indian themes and material.

Workshops: We try to offer one rhythm workshop with visiting artists during the summer. This introduced the concepts necessary for Indian performing arts.

Performances: NSPA produces one or two programs annually. Based on the level, the group may perform in one such event. Kids are encouraged to perform in local programs hosted by organizations and temples.

Spiritwear: All children must wear the NSPA logo kurta for formal workshops, rehearsals, and field trips.
An NGO makes the kurta of artisans in Rajasthan, India, that rehabilitates victims of domestic abuse and sex trafficking, empowering women by helping them learn vocational skills and providing them a means to earn a livelihood.

Cost: Walk-ins are allowed but not advised for classical. The price is $15/- for one class for walk-ins and $65/- for four classes.

WAIVER: NSPA is required to have each participant sign the waiver form. A guardian/parent can sign for a minor. Thank you for your co-operation.

Organized by

Anupama Mirle

Nrityaarapana School Of Indian Classical Dance

(Organization)

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Trial Class -Single Class

Single Class to see if the child is interested in the class

US$ 15.00

Trial Class -One month (4 classes)

One month class to ensure that the class holds interest for the child and meets the needs of the parents.

US$ 65.00

Additional ticket info

Non refundable

FAQs

Even as India was fighting for its independence from British colonialism, the art patrons were creating a cradle to save the skills from the backlash that resulted in the aftermath of this process of gaining freedom. Many forms of art were preserved, including Bharatnatyam.
By teaching this art form and by learning this art form, you are helping us sustain our heritage. We acknowledge that and humbly say thank you.

NSPA is a non-profit arts organization. Please sign this waiver form. By signing the form, the parent/adult/guardian acknowledges that NSPA does not claim responsibility for the safety of the person or belongings. By signing it, you also accept that your child/you may be on a media showcase highlighting the school's activities. Every effort is made to protect the child to the extent possible.

If you decide to enroll in the regular class,

Fees are split over 12 months, irrespective of missing classes or vacations. There will be groups created by level. Information is shared in these groups, and you can access all material. We encourage parents to urge their children to become proactive and catch up on material before they attend the next class. An admin annual fee of $50 is payable from Jan 1-July 1, and a 50% discount for those who enroll between July 1- Dec 31 of a given year.
A recital fee will be charged for every program to cover the cost of the venue and other expenses related to the program presentation.
Volunteering from parents is encouraged to keep costs low and ensure our kids' safety at venues.
If you are a first-time registrant, please use this link.
Once this registration is complete, you will be enrolled in the Google Suites by class level.

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