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Trinetra Purva
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STORIES OF PLACES THAT INFLUENCE BHARATHANATYAM
Bharathanatyam is an Indian classical dance form that has been shaped and influenced by various places and regions in India. Here are...

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Nov 1, 20232 min read


THINKING THROUGH DANCING
“Thinking through dancing” refers to a concept that emphasizes the idea that dance is not just a physical activity but also a cognitive...

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Oct 13, 20232 min read


LEGENDARY BHARATHANATYAM DANCERS WHO SHAPED THE ART
Bharatanatyam is a classical dance form that originated in the southern part of India, particularly in Tamil Nadu. It has a rich history...

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Sep 5, 20232 min read


The Influence of Bharatanatyam on Western Dance: Cross-Cultural Inspirations
The influence of Bharatanatyam on western dance is a captivating example of cross-cultural inspirations and artistic exchanges....

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Aug 8, 20232 min read


BHAKTHI AND BHARATHANATYAM
Bhakti and Bharatanatyam are interconnected aspects of Indian culture and art. Bhakti refers to the devotional aspect of Hinduism,...

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Jul 3, 20231 min read


BHARATHANATYAM’S CULTURAL IMPORTANCE
Bharathanatyam is a classical dance form that originated in the southern state of Tamil Nadu, India. It holds immense cultural...

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Jun 13, 20232 min read


Nayika
The term “Nayika” is borrowed from the Sanaskrit language meaning Heroine. In Bharathanatyam the female protagonist – nayika is typically...

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May 8, 20231 min read


THE SYMBOLISM AND MEANING BEHIND THE HAND GESTURES(MUDRAS) USED IN BHARATHANATYAM
Every dance form has its mode of communication. In Bharathanatyam one of the important means to communicate the meaning of the song is...

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Apr 5, 20231 min read


The Role of Music and Instruments in Bharathanatyam
Music and dance are two art forms that are often closely related. Music is created with instruments or the human voice and can be...

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Mar 13, 20232 min read


Physical and Mental benefits of Bharathanatyam
It is a common assumption that the Indian art form “Bharathanatyam” is a dance performed by only having God as the focus. It maybe the...

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Feb 6, 20232 min read


Nritta, Nritya and Natya
Wishing you all a Happy 2023! As we begin this new year, I wanted to share the building blocks of Bharathanatyam and inspire you to...

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Jan 1, 20232 min read


Evolution and Growth of Bharathanatyam
The source and relic of Bharathanatyam is seen in the Vedas. A narrative of Bharathanatyam can be found in the Tamil text...

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Dec 6, 20223 min read
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