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Unlock your potential with our performance-oriented diploma and certificate courses in music and dance, affiliated with Griffin College London. Carefully curated by our Artistic Director, Aarathy Arun, each course is designed to build strong technical foundations, artistic expression, and stage confidence. With a structured curriculum, expert faculty, and a focus on real-world performance, these programs offer more than just training — they shape artists. Whether you’re pursuing a professional career or serious personal growth, this is your opportunity to learn, perform, and grow with the best.
The classes for all diploma courses and certificate course, are conducted online.
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You will learn and master the art of performance by delving into the principles and techniques outlined in the ancient encyclopaedic text of Indian performing arts — the Nāṭyaśāstra, authored by Bharata Muni between 200 BCE and 200 CE.
This course offers a comprehensive exploration of both the theoretical and practical dimensions of the Nāṭyaśāstra, with a focused emphasis on Abhinaya — the expressive art of conveying emotions with heightened intensity and nuance to captivate an audience.
You will also develop body fluidity and gain a deep understanding of the application of mudras and body movements as prescribed in the Nāṭyaśāstra — practices often lost or overlooked in today’s mainstream classical dance training.
Please note: This course excludes the practical application of karanas and charis.
Highly recommended for choreographers and those interested in choreography, as it offers a rich foundation for creating meaningful, textually rooted, and emotionally resonant movement vocabulary.
Fee: £30/class
Launch offer: £20/class if you join in May 2025
This comprehensive course offers an in-depth exploration of the Carnatic music repertoire, including selected varnams, keerthanams, thillanas, padams, and javalis. Alongside repertoire learning, you will receive focused training in improvisational techniques such as raga alapana, kalpana swaras, and niraval in selected ragas — equipping you with the skills and confidence to present a complete Carnatic concert.
The course also includes a strong theoretical foundation, covering the fundamentals of swara, tala, and raga, and providing context through short biographies of key composers to deepen your understanding and interpretation of the music.
Ideal for aspiring performers and serious students, this diploma is designed to develop both your technical command and artistic maturity as a vocalist.
Fee: £30/class
Launch offer: £25/class if you join in May 2025
This intensive course offers rigorous training in the full Bharatanatyam repertoire, guiding you towards mastery and performance-readiness. You will learn each item of the traditional Margam to perfection — including Alarippu, Shabdam/Kauthuvam, Keerthanam, Varnam, Padam/Javali, and Thillana.
Through a progressive, structured approach, the course is designed to build technical precision, expressive depth, and stage confidence, culminating in your ability to present a complete solo Margam performance by the end of the course.
In addition, theoretical components will enhance your understanding of rhythm (tala), movement vocabulary (adavus), expressive technique (abhinaya), and the cultural-historical context of the repertoire, including brief biographies of composers and choreographers.
Ideal for dancers aiming to refine their practice or prepare for solo performance, this diploma supports both artistic growth and professional readiness.
Fee: £30/class
Launch offer: £25/class if you join in May 2025
This course offers comprehensive training in the traditional and performance-oriented Kuchipudi repertoire, designed to develop both technical mastery and expressive clarity. Students will learn key items such as Jatiswaram, Shabdam, Tarangam, Keerthanam, Padam/Javali, and Thillana, with emphasis on clarity of movement, grace, and rhythmic precision.
The program also includes training in signature Kuchipudi elements such as dance on the brass plate (Tarangam) and dialogue delivery, preserving the unique theatrical tradition of the style. Each item is taught with attention to detail, enabling you to confidently perform a complete Kuchipudi recital by the end of the course.
Theory modules will cover the basics of raga, tala, and performance structure, along with insights into the historical and cultural evolution of Kuchipudi, and brief biographies of major composers and gurus.
Ideal for aspiring solo performers, this diploma supports the development of a distinct stage presence and deep artistic understanding.
Fee: £30/class
Launch offer: £25/class if you join in May 2025
This certificate course offers an intensive introduction to selected core principles and techniques of the Nāṭyaśāstra, with a focused approach to abhinaya, audience connectivity, and expressive body fluidity. Through practical training, you will engage with movement techniques and mudras that enhance storytelling — incorporating nuanced elements often missing in mainstream classical dance education.
Ideal for dancers looking to deepen their expressive range, and highly recommended for choreographers and performers seeking to strengthen emotional clarity and stage presence.
This course also provides a strong foundation for those planning to progress into the full Natya Diploma.
Fee: £30/class
Launch offer: £25/class if you join in May 2025
We conduct regular in-person music and dance classes every Friday from 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM at Cofton Village Hall, 1 Village Hall Way, Cofton Hackett, B45 8PD.
This is a unique opportunity to receive direct training from our Artistic Director,
Aarathy Arun — a renowned musician, choreographer, and mentor. Her guidance offers deep artistic insight, personalised attention, and professional excellence in both music and dance.
We also offer online Carnatic music classes for beginners and intermediate learners, focusing on building strong fundamentals, voice training, and repertoire development under expert guidance. Classes are structured, progressive, and performance-oriented. Performance opportunities are provided for the students in our events and projects.
