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BHARATANATYAM – CLASSICAL INDIAN DANCE

Bharatanatyam originated in the ancient temples of South India as an offering of love to God and to all that is divine.

Bharatanatyam comes from the words:

  • B H A V A  -  Expression
  • R A G A     -  Music
  • T A L A     -  Rhythm
  • N A T Y A  - Theatre

Its technique combines dance, music, panthomime and yoga.

Bharatanatyam consists of sculpturesque and graceful poses paced by a dynamic rhythm. This energizing combination mesmerizes the viewer with its charm and beauty.

Using narrative movements called hasthas or mudras , the dancer depicts stories based on the Indian epics and literature.

Bharatanatyam is a perfect medium to bring people closer to Indian mythology and spirituality.

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My Bharatanatyam Teacher

(“Guru” is the word used in India for "Teacher", "Guide")


Padmashree Guru Dr.Saroja Vaidyanathan is one of India’s prominent Bharatanatyam exponents, earning her fame as an intelligent and innovative choreographer as well as an author of Bharatanatyam books.

She is the recipient of many national and international awards such as Padmashree from the Government of India, Sahitya Kala Parishad and Sangeet Natak Akademi from the Delhi Government, Kalaimaamani from the Government of Tamil Nadu, Ambassador of Peace etc.

She is the director of Ganesa Natyalaya Dance Institute (affiliated to Indira Gandhi Nationa Open University).

Her broad vision of unity in diversity has strongly influenced my art of dancing.
 

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