NEW Beginner Bharatanatyam
Ages 8-13

Age 8 to 13 Years

Oct 02, 2025 - Dec 18, 2025

04:30 PM - 05:30 PM EST

Thursday

Location: Three of Us Studios
39 West 19th Street, New York, NY, USA
Floor 2
New York, NY 10011

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Moksha Arts LLC.

Description:

Beginner Bharatanatyam (Ages 8+)

Our Beginner Bharatanatyam class is designed for dancers with little to no prior experience, this class focuses on building a strong foundation in understanding technique and rhythm. Students will learn the basic steps, or adavus, while developing posture, alignment, and an understanding of rhythm and counts. They are also introduced to mudras, or hand gestures, which will later help them with storytelling.

What’s Included:

2026 Moksha Arts T-Shirt
Training in Bharatanatyam dance foundations, performance skills, and confidence-building
Semester-end dancer-only showcase on Thursday, December 11th @ 5pm (for Moksha Arts dancers only)

Communication:
All Moksha Arts communication happens via email. Please be sure to register with an email you check regularly.

Teacher: Ashlesha Shah

At Moksha Arts, we lovingly call our teachers “Didi,” which means older sister. Our Didis are more than instructors. They are friends, mentors, and role models who nurture each dancer with care, encouragement, and inspiration.

Class Schedule:

10/2/25	1 (Yom Kippur)
10/9/25	2
10/16/25	3
10/23/25	4
10/30/25	5
11/6/25	6
11/13/25	7
11/20/25	8
11/27/25	OFF - Thanksgiving
12/4/25	9
12/11/25	10 Winter Showcase
12/18/25	11

Additional Information:

Class Guidelines:

Students dance barefoot (socks and shoes removed in studio)
Wear kurti with leggings. Chunni optional.
Hair must be pulled back securely in a ponytail or bun (hair ties must stay in place — this is mandatory)
Bring a water bottle to every class

Attendance & Make-ups:

No make-up classes are provided for student absences. Students should refer to class folder for videos to see what they have missed. Class folders will be shared with all registered danceres.
Make-ups will only be offered if Moksha Arts cancels a class due to teacher emergency.
Please inform Punchali and/or your teacher of any absences ahead of class.

December Student Showcase:

Our December 11th Student-Only Showcase will also be our annual Moksha Arts “For Kids, By Kids” Santa's Workshop charity event which is led by our interns. This meaningful tradition not only gives our dancers the opportunity to perform but also to contribute toward a greater cause. Further details will be shared in October.

Spring Session & June Recital (Save the Date):

Spring semester schedule will remain the same as fall. Classes will begin January 8th and end on June 6th.

End-of-year performance for friends families will be on Saturday, June 6, 2026 at Symphony Space (Manhattan)

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