It teaches us lessons that go beyond the dance floor. The discipline, grace, and storytelling of Bharatanatyam can teach us ...

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 ...

Indian classical dance forms are rich in tradition and meaning, with mudras (hand gestures) being an integral part of their ...

Like many traditional arts, Bharatanatyam has been through innumerable transformations before it assumed its current identity. Bharatanatyam as we know it today is a recalibration of Sadir, ...

From sacred origins and royal patronage to revival and reinvention, Parinama charts the remarkable story of this classical ...

It is a rarity to find male Bharatanatyam dancers today. Four men are set to change that by presenting their choreographies during the 5th edition of the Purushaakaram: The Male in Bharatanatyam ...

Many dance videos on the Internet go viral, and this one is a new addition to those videos. A woman was seen performing Bharatanatyam outside the iconic Washington Monument. Her incredible dance ...

When Indian origin twins Poonam and Priyanka Shah decided to combine Bharata-natyam with their daily ‘popping’ exercises, and post a video of their routine on the internet, it soon went viral. Mudra ...

Bharatanatyam, a later christening for what was known as Dasi Attam, in both its performance spaces of temple and court, given its history with the anti-devadasi movement played out at a high pitch in ...

A recent Bharatanatyam performance by Prabhu Deva has ignited online discussion. Preethi Sanjeev voiced disappointment over ...