☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ NEW - DANCE EXAMINATIONS ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆

We're pleased to announce that Omkara now offers Bharata Natyam Examinations and / or Certifications to interested students via ISTD (Imperial Society for Teachers of Dancing) UK and CID (International Council of Dance) France.

ISTD Exams

ISTD (Imperial Society for Teachers of Dancing) is a government recognised dance teaching organisation and examination board, which trains and certifies teachers to deliver its syllabus to students in both private and mainstream dance education.

It is one of the world’s leading dance examination boards with the widest range of dance genres available, and is a registered educational charity, supporting and training members through a wide variety of courses, teaching syllabi and techniques.

Bharata Natyam exams are offered from levels 1 - 6, and more information can be accessed here.

International students can take dance exams provided by ISTD remotely via Zoom with an ISTD appointed examiner.

Interested students should apply through Omkara - please email or call Sujatha to discuss.

Please note that the syllabus is extensive and classes will need to be organised to prepare and learn the material. Extra learning supports can be purchased from ISTD for a fee, and exam costs are per interested candidate.

We're happy to extend the opportunity for assessment to students learning from other Gurus as well. If you're a Bharata Natyam student learning elsewhere in Switzerland and wish to take the exam - or if you're a Bharata Natyam teacher who'd like to offer your students the ISTD exame - please get in touch with Sujatha at sujatha_venk@hotmail.com.

CID Certification

The CID (International Council of Dance) is the official umbrella organisation for all forms of dance in all countries of the world.

It is a non-governmental organisation founded in 1973 within the UNESCO headquarters in Paris, where it is based. Its members are the most prominent federations, associations, Schools, companies and individuals in over 170 countries.

As a member of CID, the school is informed about opportunities such as scholarships, invitations to perform, to teach and new publications by other performers.

The CID offer International Certification of Dance Studies to students of member dance schools.

To find out more about CID certification, please contact Sujatha.

Sharanya Singh

Passed ISTD Grade1 Exam 2023 with Distinction

Koushika Thiagaraj

Passed ISTD Grade1 Exam 2023 with Distinction

Shika Singh

Passed ISTD Grade1 Exam 2023 with Distinction

Apolline Bonadonna

Passed ISTD Grade1 Exam 2023 with Distinction

Bhuvana Vinodh

Passed ISTD Grade1 Exam 2023 with Distinction

Joshithaa Kesavelu

Passed ISTD Grade1 Exam 2023 with Distinction

Tanishka Thiagaraj

Passed ISTD Grade1 Exam 2023 with Distinction

Shreyas Roy

Passed ISTD Grade1 Exam 2023 with Distinction

Have Any Questions?

Use the form below to get in touch. Alternately email sujatha_venk@hotmail.com or call on 0041 22 784 08 52.

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