Programs
Hindi, music and dance — under one roof
Multiple programs, taught every Sunday by experienced volunteer teachers in Quakers Hill.
Ages 5–16
Hindi Language
Reading, writing, speaking, and understanding Hindi through four structured learning stages, enriched with stories, songs, and cultural activities.
Early Stage 1
Build a strong foundation through greetings, basic conversations, Hindi alphabets, stories, songs, and cultural activities.
Stage 1
Develop reading and writing skills using Devanagari letters, simple words, matras, everyday conversations, and cultural learning.
Stage 2
Expand vocabulary through sentence building, grammar, short stories, poems, and interactive cultural activities.
Stage 3
Master confident communication, structured writing, advanced grammar, reading comprehension, literature, and cultural expression.
Ages 6+
Bharatanatyam
The Bharatanaytam curriculum taught at our school includes:
- Shiva Sloka & Namaskar
- Hastas – 28 single-hand and 24 double-hand gestures
- Adavus – Fundamental dance steps and movement patterns
- Posture – Correct positioning of arms, legs, back, neck, and chin
- Aramandi & Murumandi – Core Bharatanatyam body positions
- Abhinaya – Expression and storytelling through dance
- Concert Items – Performance-oriented repertoire
- Theory – Bharatanatyam notation, terminology, hastas, and slokas
Ages 7+
Harmonium
Junior Harmonium class focuses on teaching the foundations of how to play the harmonium including:-
- Harmonium handling and Sa Re Ga Ma notes
- Note variations and practice exercises
- Religious songs
- Basic Thaats
- Simple Raags
Senior Harmonium class focuses on building upon the knowledge and experience acquired at the junior level. The curriculum entails:
- Revision of Thaats and Sargam fundamentals
- Playing self-selected tunes and songs
- Understanding Raags and Taals (rhythm)
- Hindi music theory and classifications
- Building confidence, proficiency, and rhythmic accuracy
Ages 7+
Tabla
Junior Tabla class highlights the basics of Tabla / Dholak. Students will learn:
- Introduction to Tabla/Dholak, its parts, and correct posture
- Basic Bols and Teental (16 beats)
- Rupak (7 beats)
- Keherwa Taal, its variations, and Tirkit Kayda
- Ek Taal (12 beats), Teen Taal, and Dadra Taal
- Understanding Taals and Bols for stage performances
Senior Tabla class builds on earlier Tabla class and is focused on developing tabla skills further in playing music by advancing on:
- Sounds
- Beats
- Rhythm
Ages 6+
Bollywood Dance
Joyful Bollywood choreography, fitness and confidence on stage.
- Learning and replicating teacher-led choreography
- Memorizing choreography for confident performances
- Facial expressions
- Positive energy in dance
- Extended and clean movements
- Developing individual flair and identity as dancers
Ages 7+
Dholak
Dholak class highlights the basics of Dholak. Students will learn:
- Introduction to Dholak, its parts, and correct posture
- Basic Bols and Teental (16 beats)
- Rupak (7 beats)
- Keherwa Taal, its variations, and Tirkit Kayda
- Ek Taal (12 beats), Teen Taal, and Dadra Taal
- Understanding Taals and Bols for stage performances
Ages 6+
Vocal
The Vocal curriculum taught at our school includes:
- Shiva Sloka & Namaskar
- Hastas (Single & Double Hand Gestures)
- Adavus (Basic Dance Steps)
- Posture & Body Alignment
- Aramandi & Murumandi
- Abhinaya (Expression & Storytelling)
- Concert Items
- Theory, Notation & Slokas
