ISTD Grade 5

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About The Course

This course is for students who have cleared ISTD Grade 4, and are ready to appear for the ISTD Grade 5 certification. This course emphasises on Abhinaya training. The students learn to emote to a Padam and Keerthanam and evocatively interpret lines repeated in a Sanchari. Our certified professionals teach students in technical items, bhava and rasa theory, and Yoga practice prescribed by ISTD.

Prerequisites

  • 12 years of age or older
  • 5+ year of dancing experience
  • Ability to sing the items learnt in class

Topics Covered

  • Rhythm And Tāla - The Dancers Are Expected To Know The Rhythm Pattern, Meaning, Sing And Dance The Technical Items Such As Padam, Keerthanam And Thillana
  • Music - Ability To Sing the items danced
  • Nritta /Abhinaya / Nritya - The Dancers Are Expected To Know The Rhythm Pattern, Meaning, Sing And Dance The Technical Items Such As Padam, Keerthanam And Thillana
  • Creative Exercise - The candidate is expected to set adavus to a two avarthana solkattu sequence challenge presented by examiner
  • Safe Dance Practice - Yoga as prescribed for the grade by ISTD
  • Theory - The candidates are expected to know the theory appropriate for this level including Ashtanayikas and Bhava and Rasa theory
  • File - Essays On the characters represented in the Keerthanam or Padam, essays on safety in dance, pioneering dancers and artistes, evidence of attending a large number of shows

Learning Outcomes You Can Expect

  • be prepared to clear to Grade 5 exam of ISTD, London

Select Your Package

6 Months

  • Session duration: 60 Minutes each
  • No. of sessions: 24
  • Format: 1:1 with Teacher
USD 35/session USD 840/-
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12 Months

  • Session duration: 60 Minutes each
  • No. of sessions: 48
  • Format: 1:1 with Teacher
USD 35/session USD 1,680/-
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18 Months

  • Session duration: 60 Minutes each
  • No. of sessions: 72
  • Format: 1:1 with Teacher
USD 35/session USD 2,520/-
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Yes! Once you become a Spardha student, you will have access to all the resources you need from reading material to practise videos, and even tools like metronome, guitar tuner, backing track and more.You will find all the resources on your student dashboard.

Meet our
Talented Instructors

Sudha Lachyan

Sudha Lachyan,
Hindustani Vocals

Sangeet Visharad, ABGMVM
Experience - 25+ Years

Abhinav Kishore

Abhinav Kishore,
Guitar

RSL Guitar Grade 8 Certified
Experience - 10+ Years

Arpitha Hebbar

Dr. Arpitha Hebbar,
Carnatic Vocals

Sr. Grade, Carnatic Music
Experience - 15+ Years

Dorin

Dorin,
Western Vocals

Trinity Grade 8 Certification
Experience - 10+ Years

Swapnil Katwe

Swapnil Katwe,
Piano

RSL Classical Grade 5 Certification
Experience - 15+ Years

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“I love how my teachers adapt the curriculum to my preferences so I excel at what I am good at and stay motivated while also working on improvement.”

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Ashka Jadhav

Student

“The 1-1 sessions really helped Avishi because she got undivided attention. I have now enrolled my younger daughter as well at Spardha for singing lessons.”

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Parent

“I always look forward to my sessions because of how fun and supportive my teacher is, especially when I find something difficult. My teacher always makes it easy.”

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Hiranmay Patankar

Student

“We have seen a good learning curve in Shriya's music sessions. But most importantly, it’s the personality development and confidence growth that is most remarkable.”

Shriya

Shriya Tatwade’s

Parent

“I had started learning in my childhood but could not continue. Now that Spardha has an online platform, I am finally able to fulfill my dream of learning to sing.”

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