Adv. Beginner Bharatanatyam

Age 9 to 13 Years

Sep 10, 2026 - Dec 10, 2026

05:00 PM - 06:00 PM EST

  • Thursday

Location: Arts on Site
3F
12 St Marks Pl
New York, NY 10003


Moksha Arts LLC.

Description:

Adv. Beginner Bharatanatyam

Our Adv. Beginner Bharatanatyam 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:

  • 2027 Moksha Arts T-Shirt
  • Training in Bollywood dance foundations, performance skills, and confidence-building
  • Semester-end dancer-only showcase on Thursday, December 10th @ 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.

 

Teachers:

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:

9/10/26 1
9/17/26 2
9/24/26 3
10/1/26 4
10/8/26 5
10/15/26 6
10/22/26 NO CLASS
10/29/26 7
11/5/26 8
11/12/26 9
11/19/26 10
11/26/26 OFF - Thanksgiving
12/3/26 11
12/10/26 12 - Thursday - Performance
   

 


Additional Information:

Class Guidelines:

  • Students dance barefoot (socks and shoes removed in studio)
  • Wear comfortable clothing (Moksha Arts t-shirt and leggings/sweatpants). No dresses or skirts.
  • 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 dancers. 
  • 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 10th 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 7th and end on June 12th. 


End-of-year performance for friends families is tentatively scheduled for June 12th or 13th.