Finally...A way for you to learn bharatanatyam or kathak no matter your age, time commitment, or location.
Have you always dreamed to dance bharatanatyam but thought it was:
- too late to start
- your injuries were too much
- you were too old
- were nervous about your first class
- it might take away too much time from your family
- couldn't find the right teacher
- there was no easy access to a teacher
- or it was going to be too much of a time commitment?
At Navatman we propel those interested in learning bharatanatyam and kathak to learn with integrity and precision while also finding the peace they have always longed for through dance.
Unlimited access
Access to courses plus every class over 2 years - thousands of hours of material
Access to courses plus every class over 2 years - thousands of hours of material
Critically acclaimed choreographies
Watch, learn, teach choreographies and combinations only available at Navatman
Watch, learn, teach choreographies and combinations only available at Navatman
Same Training as Award Winners
Students of Navatman win national and global competitions, and perform professionally.
Students of Navatman win national and global competitions, and perform professionally.
Watch it live
Access to 4 livestream classes per month plus support from us anytime
Access to 4 livestream classes per month plus support from us anytime
Critical theory
Access to philosophies and histories taught only in a few schools
Access to philosophies and histories taught only in a few schools
Go deeper
Understand the deeper spirituality of Indian arts
Understand the deeper spirituality of Indian arts
[Navatman is]...a central force in classical Indian dance and music
Lavanya M
Frequently Asking Questions
Is this the right fit for me?
2 questions: do you have a great teacher in your area?
Do you have time to commit to practice regularly and attend class regularly?
If either of the answers above is no, then yes, this is the perfect fit for you.
Firstly, a good online library is better than a poor teacher. A poor teacher can cause injury, mental frustrations, and more.
Secondly, our classes include 1:1 instruction even through our online portal that is designed with modules and learning with flexibility in mind. So you sacrifice none of the training!
Will my learning be watered down learning online?
It has benefits and disadvantages like anything else.
Benefits:
Learning online allows you to start very slowly, at your own pace, and not just dump yourself suddenly into a huge committed learning program. So far folks who find the most benefits:
people with busy schedules
people who cannot fully commit who want to learn slowly
those nervous about joining a classroom (this tends to happen with those who have heavy trauma in their lives)
those who are injured and cannot keep up with the pace of the classroom
It also gives you:
access to lessons to repeat
has lessons in there you can learn right away that sometimes I do not teach live for years
more theory based learning
I tend to find you have a better overall understanding of bharatanatyam if you follow the online modules and emails closely
Disadvantages:
No during the class feedback and mentorship:
I find it lacks just one thing: immediate feedback and a teacher who changes the course according to what they see you do. I on the spot will change things in the class based on what I'm seeing that day - energy levels, etc.
HOWEVER! I am happy to watch your videos in the community section or answer any and all questions online. So you still get feedback and mentorship, just in a different way!
No super high quality perfectly image captured videos!
I have only taken a few videos with 4K quality - the vast majority are cuts from my classes and so what you're seeing is the zoom quality of the video. While this is something I hope to change, the true content is our quality of teaching, not how beautiful the picture is - and since our zoom students are still winning awards, I would say this is really just a "feel good" thing not a necessary thing to learning!
Can I cancel any time?
Yes. In fact, we have our 60 day money back guarantee, so even if you forget, you can email us to do so.
Can I take classes live on zoom or in person instead?
Yes! This program includes one to one training and live classes if you want them!