In Potomac, Maryland, Deepti Mukund Navile runs a dance school out of her basement. She teaches Bharatanatyam, one of 9 classical dance styles recognized by India's Ministry of Culture.

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 ...

Bharatanatyam is a traditional Indian dance from the temples of Tamil Nadu in southern India. One of the most respected dance forms, a Bharatanatyam dance tells a story.

Nivrritii Mahesh, a 17-year old dancer, performs Indian classical dance with grit, grace and the power of audio technology.

Bharatanatyam: India's ancient solo dance. 02:08 . An ancient classical dance, Bharatanatyam traces it roots to the Hindu temples of Tamil Nadu, in southeastern India.

The Bharatanatyam dance got its start as a temple dance in the South India state of Tamil Nadu, as dancers worshipped the gods by telling stories about their lives and deeds, explains Kamala.

Bharatanatyam is as entrenched in Indian culture as ballet is in the West. But for some young girls growing up in India, learning the dance form has been forbidden.

Her mom took notice and put Sharanya in a group class to learn the classical Indian dance Bharatanatyam at Bharatiya Temple. Sharanya took to it right way and soon transitioned to private ...

Ragamala Dance Company is the life work of Ranee Ramaswamy — and now her adult daughters, Aparna and Ashwini. Creative work can be lonely, Aparna says, and having "built-in companions" is a gift.