Bharatanatyam Exponent in USA

  Bharata-natyam is the divine dance which consecrates the body. The dancer who dissolves her identity in rhythm and music, makes her body an instrument, at least for the duration of the dance, for the experience and expression of the spirit.

Bharatanatyam was previously called Sadhir-attam. Bharathanatyam was originated in Tamilnadu, a south state of India, nowadays practiced throughout South India by predominantly young females and women. It is held as the national dance of India. It was over over 2000 years old.It was the most famous and oldest dance form. Mainly this dance form is aired or developed by devadasias, but at the time of beginning it doesn’t had much respect because the reason behind originated by devadasias.

The devadasis were well-versed in Sanskrit and other languages, such as Telugu, Kannada, Tamil, etc., as they had to adapt compositions to suit the audience. Bharatanatyam Exponent has been undergoing a lot of change over the centuries. But in the starting of Twentieth century again established with krishna lyer or rukmany devi efforts. This Indian classical dance form has two parts or it can be complete with both parts.

First is dance or second is acting. Dance is performing with both that has included pleasure, emotion or fictional expression. The music and the dance was of 2 types: margi (mystic or spiritual) and desi (regional varieties of pop or folk dance).

BHAva - expression

RAga - music

TAla - rhythm

NATYA - classic Indian musical theatre

The costumes and music are also significant and specific. Understanding the complexities of this ancient art form is essential to the full appreciation of it - hope you enjoy!

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