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Our Approach

At SVDA, we offer structured Bharatanatyam training rooted in strong foundations, discipline, cultural understanding, and artistic expression.

 

Every student learns at a pace that supports their personal growth. Class placement is determined through periodic teacher assessments to ensure each dancer receives the guidance best suited to their skill, confidence, and maturity.

 

Our goal is to create a supportive, enriching space where students develop technique, theory, and performance skills with both depth and joy.

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Training Structure

While we do not label classes by predefined “levels,” students naturally progress through:

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  • Foundational adavus, rhythm, posture, and coordination

  • Expressive storytelling (abhinaya) and musical understanding

  • Classical repertoire and choreography

  • Cultural education and theory

  • Performance skills and stage readiness
     

As students grow, their curriculum becomes more complex in technique, expression, and theoretical knowledge, guided fully by the teacher’s assessment.

SAMPADA Certification Program

SVDA is an affiliate school of SAMPADA, a university-recognized certification program conducted by SiliconAndhra in partnership with Potti Sreeramulu Telugu University (PSTU), a NAAC-accredited institution.

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Participation is completely optional and offered to students who wish to pursue formal certification.

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Through SAMPADA, students can:

  • Take structured, level-based exams

  • Earn high school or college credits

  • Build a strong academic + artistic portfolio

  • Deepen mastery of both the practical and theoretical aspects of Bharatanatyam
     

SVDA provides guidance, theory instruction, and exam preparation for students who choose this pathway.

 

Additional Information on SAMPADA can be found on this website. 

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Pricing & Fees

  • Monthly tuition is due by the 10th of each month

  • Tuition includes four 1-hour classes per month

  • Occasional bonus practice classes may be offered (not guaranteed)

  • A late fee of $10 is applicable if it's not paid by the 10th.

  • Prices are subject to change 
     

Additional fees may include:

  • Annual showcase fee

  • External performance participation fees

  • Private lessons for students needing individualized support (case-by-case)
     

For current pricing, please contact us 

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