Fine Arts
Carnatic Music and Bharathanatyam at London Tamil Centre.
London Tamil Centre conducts Carnatic Music classes both vocal and instrumental. The latter includes Veena, Violin, Flute, Keyboard and Miruthangam. In addition, Bharathanatyam dance classes based on Kalakshetra style are conducted.
All the pupils of the Fine Arts classes are assessed three times a year by written exam and practical test conduct by the class teacher. Those who pass the exam are promoted to the next level in the succeeding academic year commencing in September, while those who do not succeed remain in the same class until they acquire the necessary skills for that level. While students are free to sit external examinations conducted by other organizations, their promotion to higher classes is entirely based on their performance at the School Examination.
New students joining in September are generally admitted to the Beginner's Class. In the case of those who have already had some training elsewhere, they are subjected to a written as well as practical assessment test. Then based on their performance they are admitted to appropriate classes.
Bharathanatyam (South Indian Classical Dance) Bharathanatyam is regarded as one of the oldest among all the contemporary classical dance forms and is firmly rooted in Hinduism. This popular South Indian dance form is a 20th century resurrection of Cathir, the art of temple dancers. We have 8 dedicated teachers, four of whom have qualified from the prestigious Kalakshetra Institute in Chennai, India. Over 110 students are learning Bharathanatyam. We conduct classes from foundation up to senior level. Every year, a significant number of students take the exams conducted by the Imperial Society of Teachers in Dancing (ISTD) often achieving high grades.
Flute One of the oldest wind instruments. Students are taught according to the school syllabus and trained to sit for the exam conducted by the Academy of Fine Arts (London).
Keyboard We have 3 talented teachers who conduct classes at different levels. The syllabus is geared towards the exams conducted by ABRSM.
Miruthangam South Indian percussion instrument which accompanies classical music. The school has 3 experienced teachers and approximately 70 students learning this instrument. Senior students provide percussion accompaniment at the school cultural programmes.
Veena The Veena occupies a pole position in the history of Carnatic music. We have 2 enthusiastic teachers; classes are conducted from Grade 1 to Diploma in Teaching level. Students are trained to perform in orchestras and to sit for the Academy of Fine Arts (London) examination.
Violin About 80 students attend the violin classes. We have 4 devoted Violin teachers who teach from the tender age of five to Diploma in Teaching level. Students are trained for the Academy of Fine Arts (London) examination.
Carnatic Vocal The most popular fine art, attended by more than 120 students. We have 7 talented teachers conducting classes from beginners to Diploma level. Most students obtain high grades in the examinations conducted by the Academy of Fine Arts (London).