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   alapana offers Regular, Flexi, Intensive and Special Courses. Regular and Flexi courses lead to an optional examination. Those who qualify in the examinations are awarded certificates. alapana also offers AEP programmes.
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alapana offers the following types of programs in Vocal Music, Veena, Violin, Mridangam, Bharatanatyam & Tabla :

  • Regular

  • Flexi-learn

  • Intensive

  • Special

       The 'Regular' program is a structured program in Carnatic Music (South Indian Classical Music) as well as   Bharatanatyam (Indian Classical Dance). The 'Regular' students are admitted at 3 different levels :

  • Standard   - There are 3 stages at this level

  • Intermediate - There are again 3 stages at this level      &

  • Advanced  - There are also 3 stages at this level

         The Regular programs are offered on fixed time and days of a week. Students sit for an examination every year and the qualifying students are awarded certificates. Examination is not compulsory. There are no failures in alapana examinations as the teachers prequalify the candidates for the examination. Regular course follows alapana syllabus. Sruti Manjari is our prescribed text book.  The book contains basic lessons, 10 Varnams and about 50 notated Kritis.

The group size of each class falls into one of the following:

  • Individual

  • Group of 2 persons

  • Group of 3 or more

      The 'Flexilearn' (Flexi, in short) program is intended for frequent travellers, Shift-duty persons and all those who may find it difficult to attend classes on a fixed day of the week. Those who attend Flexi programs may also opt for examination.Flexi course also follows alapana syllabus. Flexible classes are also recommended for those who prefer to go at their pace.  

        The 'Intensive' Modular programs are available  in music and dance. Intensive programs are meant for those who want to have frequent lessons within a short period of time. The modules are taught as short-term courses for in-depth study.

       The 'Special' programs are unique courseswhich are different from all the above programs. It is intended for those who seek specialised knowledge. They can also be customised to the needs of the individual or the group. 

Answers to some FAQ :

  • The minimum age for all the alapana programs is 5 (completed).

  • 'a b c' (alapana balak culture) is an exceptional programme where children of age 3 to 6 years only are admitted. 'a b c' programs are offered from time to time.

  • It is a prerequisite to become a member of alapana before undertaking any program at alapana.

  • alapana courses are always offered at alapana premises only. However, colleges/schools may engage the services of alapana teachers for conducting special course at their premises.

  • The lessons are for a duration of approximately 50 minutes each.

  • Theory lessons are also part of the programs.

  • Opportunities are provided to students to perform on stage.

  • Classes Preparatory to performances are deemed as regular classes.

  • Public holidays are alapana holidays as well.

  • Classes cancelled by alapana teachers will be compensated. However the classes skipped by the students cannot be made up.

  • The maximum group size is usually 8 persons. However,on weekends there is no maximum limit to the group size.

 

10 special programmes of alapana approved under the NAC-Arts Education Programme for 2007 &2008

alapana Centre for Music and Dance, 375 Serangoon Road, Singapore 218122

Tel: (65) 63963296      Mobile : (65) 98280418;  (65) 97968737           Email : alapana@pacific.net.sg