Fine arts

பரதநாட்டியம் | Bharatanatyam

Teacher : Mrs Gajapriya Rajhman

Photo by Arian Zwegers, used without modification under CC BY 2.0

One of the oldest form of dance in India is still alive and being practiced. It was formalised by the four brothers of Thanjavur known as Thanjavur Quartet who composed various varnams and kritis.

The traditional dance is practiced and the culture is upheld in UK too. Just see the Bharatanatyam dancers reaching the finals of BBC Young Dancer 2017 Finals – South Asian category.

At the Herts Tamil School, the dance teacher believes in carrying on the tradition by virtue of practice and performances. Our pupils perform in at least 3 occasions during one academic year.

புல்லாங்குழல் | Flute

Teacher : Mrs Tharmila Rajendran

Photo by Neha Singh, CC BY-NC-ND 2.0

விசைப் பலகை | Keyboard

Teacher : Shawmiya Kulanthaivelu

Photo by Aurélie, CC BY-SA 2.0

மிருதங்கம் | Mridangam

Teacher : Mr K Kesavan

Photo by Xavier Serra, CC BY-SA 2.0

The King of Percussion, this instrument accompanies the Carnatic Music performances. It also is used in folk and regional performances.

வீணை | Veenai

Teacher : Mrs Rajee Sivakumaran

Photo by Tom Pratt, CC BY 2.0

A seven stringed instrument comes in many variants of which the most famous Saraswathi Veenai and Rudra Veenai.

குரல் | Vocal

Teacher : Mrs Rajee Sivakumaran, Mrs Valarmathy Thuraisingam

Photo by Loz Pycock, CC BY-SA 2.0

Carnatic music places a huge emphasis on Vocal music, with most compositions meant to be sung.

வயலின் | Violin

Teacher : Mrs Tharmila Rajendran

Photo by Jason Hollinger, CC BY 2.0

Violin is the most commonly used member of the modern string family which produces maximum sound compared to other members in that group.