Learning an art like dancing and that too classical Indian dance is an adventure in itself. Indian classical dance is an art form that brings you closer to the Indian culture, heritage, and roots.
While learning Indian classical dance, one needs to have patience, discipline, and an excellent Bharatanatyam teacher to guide them on their journey of becoming an Indian classical dancer.
Here I’ve mentioned a few things to keep in mind while enrolling in an Indian classical dance class. These tips will help you learn more about Bharatanatyam and find the perfect instructor for yourself and make your journey a little less tedious and hefty.
Finalize the type of dance form you are keen to learn
Deciding upon the type of Indian classical dance you want to learn is very necessary. You need to have a clear image of what you want to learn, what you like, and what you are comfortable with. It will narrow down the list of teachers you have made. Look for a type or form that you are most comfortable with and in which the teacher is an expert of that field or dance form.
Language of the Kathak or Bharatanatyam Teacher
The language in which the teacher communicates with you should be the language you know the best. This will make learning fun and easier. You’ll learn the dance form fast and correctly too. Say you are a resident of New Jersey currently, but you hail from some other state. So look for a teacher that communicates in your mother tongue or some other language that you are most fluent and comfortable with. This will further narrow down the list of teachers in front of you and you’ll be able to find your perfect match.
Fees
The fees or the charges of the teacher hired to teach or instruct you should be something you can pay easily without difficulty. The fees of the teacher should be affordable for you. The salary of the teacher should not exceed your monthly budget. If the salary or the fees fall into your budget, that will not hinder your day-to-day practices.