GRADE : Diploma
TITLE : "Natiya Kalajothi"
DURATION : 3 Year
Candidates applying for the Diploma Grade should be above 15 years of age.
I YEAR:
Theory:
Solkattu and Thalam for the Adavus should be known; Thiyana Slokam and its meaning presented in Tamil; Asamyutha Hastham, Samyutha Hastham, Nattiya Margam (order of items), Definition of Nirutham, Niruthiyam, Nettiyam and Korvaigal, Explanation of Alarippu, Panchanadai (Thattu Mettu Adavu) chart and explanation.
Practical Vocal: Sarali, Jendai, Thattu and alankaram.
II YEAR:
Theory:
Siro Thrishti Kreeva pethangal Movements of Head, Eyes and Neck); Definition of a Dancer; Brief knowledge of the following
Kinkini, Thandavam & Theermanam,; Viniyogas - Asamyutha Hastham, All movements of legs - Mandala petham, Uthpilavana petham, Bramari petham, Sari petham; Brief knowledge about Bharathanatyam, Mohiniyattam, Kathakali & Kuchipudi; Origin of Bharathanatyam; Thevahastam, Jaathi hastham; Abinayam and its explanation - Angiha, Vachika, Aaharya and Saathviha Abinayam; The emotions (Moods) of Ashta Nayakis.
Practical Vocal:
Geetham 2, Swarajathi, Tamil Keerthanai.
III YEAR:
Theory:
Explanation of Navarasa, Notation, Stage Organisation, Light, Sound Management, Project.
Practical Vocal:
Varnam, Padham, Bharathiar song and Thillana.