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THE CHRONICLES OF BHARATANATYAM

Welcome to The Chronicles of Bharatanatyam! Let's delve into the world of Bharatanatyam and uncover the tales of this Indian classical dance.

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"To watch us dance is to hear our hearts speak."

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1. How It Started

2. Movements

3. Music

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Bharatanatyam costumes come in pant and salwar style. They are commonly used as they provide comfort for the dancers. The costumes are made by sewing silk saris together. The skirt of the dancer.....

Bharatanatyam emerged in Singapore after World War 2 when immigrants in India started immigrating to Singapore in hopes of building a better life for their families. Immigrants practiced their culture and traditions...

She first joined Bhaskar’s Arts Academy in 1955 after marrying the late KP Bhaskar and has been the artistic director since then. She teaches and choreographs at Bhaskar’s Arts Academy, Nrityalaya Aesthetics Society and...

Bharatanatyam is the main classical dance form of India that expresses Hindu religious themes and devotions. It originates from Southern India, in Tamil Nadu’s Hindu temples. The dance form was originally...

4. Costumes

Movements in Bharatanatyam. Bharatanatyam consists of two kinds of movements, abstract and expressive. Abstract movements are merely done to show rhythm and create beauty. There is no other purpose...

5. Significance

The cymbal is often used by the nattuvanar, the person who takes the role of the conductor of the musical accompaniment. The cymbal supports the dancers by emphasising certain parts...

6. Notable Individuals

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