Right Age For Learning Indian Classical Dance? Guru Pali Chandra Answers | Learn Kathak Online 

Maam I just started dancing at 29..my Kathak teacher is really very nice and good.. and I dance with little kids in my class..I really have never felt more alive and young ..

I Started learning bharatanatyam at the age of 36,now I had completed my Madhyama pratham with distinction . I always felt passion for classical dance but couldn't do in my childhood.I never thought that some day I can learn it,I am very happy and thankful to my Guru .

I am 47 years old and started learning Kathak at the age of 42. I am enjoying my journey as a Kathak dance student

I'm 49 and have started learning Bharatnatyam with the encouragement of my husband and my guruji.Age is just a number and if we have passion,we can overcome all obstacles.Much love to you and your inspiring video,ma'am.Thank you so much❤️❤️

I started kathak when I was 8. But I stopped within 2 years. I'm 21 now. And i feel i belong to indian classic dance. There is always this energy that pulls me towards it. I started again and i feel like I am finally getting to know who I am. Honestly, i cant dedicate my entire time to it cause i am a fine art university student, but I always try to keep in touch with my roots. Thank you for this beautiful video guru ji🌹🙏

Perfectly said Guruji. I started learning Kathak at the age of 43. I am so addicted to it now.

I started learning kathak at the age of 38, one the best decisions I took and never felt more alive and energetic 👍 it's been 3 yrs and journey will go on forever.

I just love the way you speak gurumaa...It feels so positive...

I am 60 and I started learning kathak. So happy. Best decision.

Hello guruma,..I started dance when I was only 3 years old. And now I stop it for my study,but I always practice dance,dance is my passion.often I learn your Katthak😊😊

I started learning Kuchipudi recently when I turned 26. I have always loved dance since childhood but could never learn any form due to unavailability of resources and my own negligence. Most people think it's impossible to learn at this age. Its a faux. I see little kids also find difficulty in learning. It is difficult for everyone in the beginning. Only with consistent practice, we get comfortable. I personally found 1st class very difficult and from 2nd, it is fine. I need develop more stamina but it doesn't seem impossible with incremental improvements that I could experience. My dance teacher asked me to take 1st level exam in the August. Go ahead if you want to learn. Don't let your age stop you. If you are someone who is already into fitness, then you need not fear anything. Habit of cycling, skipping, squatting are helping me cope better.

As an older dancer myself looking to learn Kathak (I currently bellydance), I think a key component is also committing to a fitness routine in conjunction with dance practice to build up strength and flexibility for the movements.

Thank you Guruma for such a wonderful, inspiring video! I couldn't learn dancing before due to some family issues. But always felt the passion for this art form. After I became financially independent, I started learning Kathak at the age of 26 years. I had all those questions in my mind that you just discussed. But my passion for dance gave me all the encouragements needed to start learning at this age. I must say I feel wonderful when I perform this beautiful art form and hope to never stop dancing again. Need your blessings for my journey.

Namaskar guruma, now I am 53 age. One year ago I had started kathak dance. I watched ur dance and follow ur dance tricks. I am so happy now. Bless me mam🙏

I began learning kathak when I was 10 and gave up within a year. I'm 18 now and so want to go back to kathak. The swift movements and beautiful poses, i want to learn them. I'm glad I've found you and my old pair of ghungroos guruma

🌹🌹lots of love to you, your answer is just perfect 👌 I started at 50 after consulting doctor,continued learning and giving exams and testing myself till I got my visharad last year. You are such a inspiration for all dancers . Thanks for talking on this important Topic.

Thank u pali ji- i took only few workshops in india. Being over 45 then- having my first steps and experience- it is so reviving. When i came back to a beloved senior aged ladies group- for sharing yoga practice- they asked for additional kind of movement. So i applied some dance and hastaks movements ( inspired by ypur teaching) - these ladies over 70 years old- had suddenly grown wings and danced so happily as of they didnt have any injuries pr ailments- it was amazing to see how high spirit uplift the bodu. Thank u for your inspiring teachings. Be blessed with all the very best;)

Am 23 age old... Your vedio motivated me guruma.. I was panic to start up but meanwhile I see this vedio... Very happy... In my wrong time ur vedio made right thing

I think is so important to understand not exist an age to start. Many people think exist just the younger age for dance but after stop...Incredible

Thank you so Much for motivating , I started classical dance in my 40’s really enjoy learning dance & progressing well😊

I started learning kathak at age of 31. Last month i passed Pradeshika purn.... I never thought in my childhood that I will learn any classical dance form in future. But now I am so happy that I am doing it from last 5 years. In between many sad incident happened in family but I didn't gave up. In fact whenever I do my kathak practice i felt motivated to face life challenges. Kathak is my medicine which help me keep calm in difficult situations.

I started to learn bharathanatyam at the age 2 just for an entertainment but but after stopping it I'm not able to concentrate on any thing. This made me to realize that the essence of the dance mixed with my soul.....

Namaskar gurumaa 🙏 I bought a new pair of ghungroo please bless me to do best 🙂.......... And very very thanks for the explanation.

अदभुत बातें yes no age limit to start learning 💕👌आपसे से तो इतना लगाव हो चुका है जैसे आपके नृत्य से मेरे संगीत का पिछला कोई नाता हो। मेरी नजर में आप सर्वोच्च नृत्यांगना हैं, वाह 😘😘😘 बहुत प्रणाम बहुत प्यार आपको हम पर भी कृपा बनाए रखें

I'm a university student from Italy and I've always danced, though I've never done ballet or some serious technical courses. Last year I had to give up dance sadly but I always dance on my own because dance is a part of me that I can't ignore. Since I discovered it four years ago, I feel very connected to Indian classical dance and currently one of my biggest dreams is to learn Kathak and all the culture behind it. If I'm lucky I will join a course after I finish my studies and I find a job so I can pay for it. Meanwhile I'll watch all these videos on youtube 🥰🥰

You are my Dronacharya. By looking at your videos I got inspired and started learning Kathak at 44,and feeling more fit and flexible. Thanks. Age is just a number for counting purpose. All we need is to challenge ourselves everyday in all aspects. Thanks.

I've been learning about Indian culture, hindi for yrs & wanting to learn classical dance, as well. I was a dancer my whole life, until I got sick at 20yrs. It's been a long time struggling with my health, but dance is what is keeping me going. I'm not near a city that has in person classes, so I'll learn here. It does make me sad that I ask for permission to do the things that spark my spirituality & creative life. Maybe you can throw that in with the next lesson 🙏

The way u speak and confidence u have while speaking that's awesome ❤️

The way u said it Madam, I felt like a huge booster and a signal to start everything I have stopped and given up earlier including dancing , swimming and studying......I am 19 ............Thanks a lot & love U sooo much Madam

Now i am 19 but i can't to learn a professional bharathanatyam but i have a so much of interest in this art . I feel that Dance is my breath but till now i don't know the step up to the dancer😢

Your pronunciation of words are incredible which particular accent you speak as it is not like any other indian accent

I get so much motivated Thank you mam for your words and I understand it

So beautifully said Guru Pali. I am your Shisha, bless send your blessings to my directions.

Tq soo much mam...... I love dance but my parents didn't allow me to learn,now I am 24.....but still I had interest in it, I never give it up....😊

You are very very Graceful Really inspiring words Thanks

Thanku ma'am 😊.... blessed with a teacher like you... really thankful to God.....❤️😇🙏

I am 47 year old, i used to dance when i was small but never learned classical as had no opportunity. did my masters and my phd after i truned 42, and i decided now i want fo follow my passion, started with bharatanayam 6 months back, and i have to say i am loving it, i am a full time working person plus mother and i have to say the dance is the one thing i enjoy and i feel thats my me time. when i started it was hard, then i started to do yoga tried strecthing excercise beacuse no matter what i wanted my body to adapt to some thing what my heart and mind loves. so i have to say i pushed my body where my heart lies and i am there and i want to continue …….dance is what i want to do the rest of the life.

Well said Ma"am ..You are very graceful and always motivate ..👌🏻👏🏻 I love to dance but never got an opportunity to learn any dance form due to financial conditions of my parents ...But now I have started performing in society functions at the age of 51 for my own happiness ...I just do contemporary dance on each festival ..and get so many compliments ..

I just love the way you speak, you explain everything clearly... Love your voice..... I feel very good & very positive... You are amazing Guru MAA ❤️❤️

Can I start classical dance lessons for my 2 year old? This is the answer I’m looking for

Thanku mam..u have given me a hope..to learn and live my dream of learnig a classical dance

Am so happy mam. I wish to learn dance from my childhood. But I can't learn dance . Ur videos help me to fulfil my dream. Thank uuu so much mam. U r my guru. I like Ur class. I am 26 now. All are laughing at me about my dance passion at this age. One day I achieve my dream. Again thank uuu so much mam.

Maam I came across your video few days back. I always wanted to learn Kathak but as a child i went through open heart surgery and my mom didn't allow me thinking its too much of a physical stress. later on I was too embarrassed to join in person classes because of my age . I am 42 and healthy. I have decided to enroll in your online classes. I might not be able to fully perform with great energy but I believe i wont be left with regret. With your blessings i hope i can initiate this journey.

Pranam Guruma🙏 Maine Kisi karan Pehle Dance Chhod diya tha , par aaj bohat man hay dobara Shuru karu , Ashirvad Dijiye aur Anumati bhi🙇‍♀️🙏

happy learning dance ma'`am ... wish I wasn't broken .. but that's alright too 🙏🏽 I can still get up in the morning .. thanks for the lessons miss ...namaskar 💫

Mam I'm a child and my age is 9 years and mai classical dance ( kathak) aap hi se sikhi hun with starting thank you so much mam 😍😍😍😍😊😊😊😊😊😊

Been seeing your videos for s long time nowww and I cant wait to start learning kathak. You are such an inspiration ma'am. Just bought a pair of ghungroos and hope your blessings will always be there:)

I started my odishi dance at the age of 38 I love it

Thank you so much Guru Maa, Need Your blessings for this beautiful journey. Thank you

🎉Thank you Ma’am for such smooth and kind inspiring words.😊😊

I'm not from India but I would love to learn how to dance kayak, do you think it's possible? I have a deep appreciation for your culture!

Namaste mam, I am a great fan of your speech and expressions. You are a Super talented person mam. I like u so much mam, I am 40 plus mam, now i am learning kuchipudi dance mam. bless me mam.

A very good evening Guru Maa. First of all I'm grateful that RU-vid suggested this video. And now that I'm watching you answering a most significant question that I myself have found my mind asking, here's something else I want to know from you - I'm 19 years old, way back when I was 11, I really tried to get into a dance academy but sadly my request was turned down by my parents. Now after years, I discovered that i still have the urge to learn this art, I still feel somewhere I'm connected to it despite my phobia, chorophobia. So, I want to know is it possible to get over my phobia and reach my fullest potential and is it possible to learn all those which I could've learnt if started at an early age? Please do satiate my heart by answering this question. This would really mean a lot to me. Thank you.🙏

Namaskar 🙏 Gurudeva Thank you for the guidence, will start to follow up my passion again... Please bless me 🙏 For being focused, thank you

Thanks ma'am for these videos, ma'am please make a video on face expressions and mudras, then we will be more grateful 🙏🙏🙏 please ma'am 🙏🙏🙏 it's a request behalf of all 🙏🙏. Ma'am do you delete any video that once uploaded in your channel???

Mam what is price of learning kathak online on natyasutra by you

This is so inspiring ma'am...🙏... Loved it.. love the way you motivate... Pranaam Guruji... 🙏 Keep inspiring... Thank you ..❤️

Thank you so much Guruma...

Ma'am wat is the comfortable dress for dance learning for a boy

🙏🙏 no age limit that is more important 🙏 thank you.

Hi mam.... I am Mathu from Malaysia... I've always wanted to learn Kathak... But there is no any kathak class available near by my place... Glad that I found your channel... Pls bless me 😘

I am from village there is no opportunity there to learn kathak but now I learning kathak to watching ur vedeo😘😘

I have started Kuchipudi at 40 year old and I want to start kathak now 😊looking forward to learn.

Thx fr d positive vibes that I jst got ❤️❤️❤️this qs.always was der in some corner of my heart...bt had no answer... Bt u got it now❤️❤️❤️ God bless u ...❤️❤️❤️lots of love to u❤️❤️❤️

Thank you madam ,you gave me new strength to me🌷

Thanks a lot Guruma for your encouragement.🙏

i had indian classical dance as my club in school years ago for 4 years until covid came and my teacher retired, today i found my ghunghroo while i was organizing my things idk why but i started crying a little i felt nostalgic and wished to have learn more, im thinking to learn any classical dance form once again by watching videos online rn im 16

Thank you madam🥰👍☘☘☘☘

Namasthe mam🙏🏻😊 My barthnatyam journey started at the age of 4 and now I'm pursuing vidhwath 1st year and I'm in 12th standard... And my dream is that i want to represent art in international level... And even after my 12th i want to continue with barthnatyam. Mam plz suggest me to take next course... In which i get better career opportunity in barthnatyam... I'm even yakshagana artist too mam...

Thank you so much ma'am 😇 I really needed that you are a true teacher and an amazing dancer, all the best n give me your blessings as well💛

Thanks gurumaa 🙏

I started studying classical dance while I was studying in ukg now I was studying at 9th I love classical dance

Ma'am I am 37 years old I will try katthak ek andar se Anand milta hai dance karnese

Thank you mam

🙏🌺 Thanks your ma'am for you motivation I love Kali dance 🔱🌧️

GOD BLESS YOU ma'am. you are going great job

I have been learning Kathak for the last 8 years but my dance school has been slacking and keep saying that I am not good enough; I have decided to start from basics and clear all my doubts. Let's see what happens (◕ᴗ◕✿)

Pranam Gurumaa 🙏🏻 I am Mansi I am in class 7 and I have started kathak by seeing your channel.... And I have a very important question that can I learn kathak without having ghungroos

My mom starts again in her age of 40 . Mom says when she was 7 she have to go dance classes, Nani used to push her up for going there, she was not too much interested at all. Now days when her maturity comes to love and realize what indian art and culture is she fallen in love with kathhak. Suddenly found her childhood ghungroo. She grab them and started with same teacher who use to taught her . Now days she is a successful business women , maintaining all about herself but she manage time to practice. She use to watch your videos . It's motivational and full of lessons. Thanking u madam. Pranam 🙏

Dhanywaad ye batane ke Liye ki nritya ke liye Koi aayu ki badha nahi hai

I started learning at the age of 43 my guru is very cooperative

Thank you 😊 Aunty

I am 29 and stopped dancing now i want to learn now. I am a male and my teacher told me to learn kathak as i was good in dance but perception at that time was kathak was for girls. But now after reading scriptures i am struck with lightning and got enlightenment about my life guided by my parents. 🙏

I always thought I can't dance because I'm 12 yrs but ,gurumaa ji's words changed my mind now I started learning bless me mam

Thank you mam for explain beautifully thankyou so much mam 😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍🤗😍😍😍🧚‍♂️🧚‍♂️🧚‍♂️🧚‍♂️🧚‍♂️🧚‍♂️🧚‍♂️🧚‍♂️ like an angle

Thank you so much for the inspiration..

Pramam guruma 🙏 I have accepted you as my guru. I need your blessings n teaching s in this beautiful form of art. I m in my mind 40s. How would I take lessons from you. Do u teach online. I m from Darjeeling ❤️

Ma'am, kya ap bata sakte he, ye jo hamaare classical dancers hotinhai unhe india bahut respected jagaho par ya videsh me perform karne ka mauka kese milta hai

Madam, thanks for encouraging. Can you guide about cool down exercises, what a proper cool down should be?

I am 26 year old I started kathak and bhratanatyam 2 months back... I am passionate about dance and classical is one of them... So i didnt think about age and just enrolled myself 😅😅💜🙏🏻

Sukruti Airi Kathak dance videos......I watch. Thank you. :-)

l have an question.... Is there any meaning while we are doing the hastaks? Like - The Urdha hasta chakra means that it is the way of pointing towards the god or something like that....

I want to learn English like u... Actually I started this video for dance but after listening ur English i thought this type English I want to learn ❤

Mam you are from which gharana ?

How any one can pursue singing for kathak ? Pls suggest.

Guruma is there any academy yours in Chennai for Kathak... Am verriieeyy passionate to learn and dance Kathak .. how to contact your academy.. please share guruma

Thank you so much mam 🙏😊,I love your dancing ❣️❤️❤️

Wow ma'am you are amazing...

Thankyou ma'am

Very positive,encourage, answer