Intricate hand gestures, purposeful footwork, expertly controlled facial expressions – a Bharatanatyam dancer must possess all these qualities to fully convey the essence of a story. When melodious ...

In this article, the author highlights the ways in which her subjectivity and selfhood as a hereditary Bahujan woman practitioner of Bharatanatyam are entangled with the past and with an enduring and ...

KATHMANDU: Various elements and expressions of the South Indian classical dance Bharatanatyam performance mesmerised the audience on October 3 at the Theatre Mall, Sundhara. Presented by Bharatanatyam ...

When we watch a Bharatanatyam performance today, do we ever question its relevance? Generations of dancers have enacted compositions where the nayika yearns for her lover. But in a world where women ...

Apeksha Niranjan Mundargi, a pioneer in the field of Bharatanatyam, has ushered in a new dawn for this ancient art form with her passion and innovative spirit, says SAKSHI PRIYA In the vibrant ...

Karnataka, my home state, has given birth to distinctive banis (styles) of Bharatanatyam such as the Mysuru and Kolar banis, each with its own lineage and aesthetic grammar. I come from Tulunadu, a ...

Emerging from Tamil Nadu, Bharatanatyam is a revered Indian dance form with over two millennia of history. Notable for its hand gestures, rhythmic footwork, and graceful movements, the dance offers ...

Although there is no evidence of a linear evolution of Bharatanatyam over the last 2,000 years, Tamil and Sanskrit texts confirm its ancient roots. Scholars Dr. Kapila Vatsyayan and late Dr. V.

Kannada actress Disha Madan revealed her love and passion for Bharatanatyam dance from the age of three years. She started learning Bharatanatyam at that young age and went on to pursue it ...

A bright and ebullient picture book written by Mahak Jain and illustrated by Anu Chouhan, Bharatanatyam in Ballet Shoes is a celebratory dance-inclusive children’s book that joins the ranks of ...