The dance was originally known as ' Sadir ' and was performed exclusively in temples. It was a means to worship and connect with the divine. Over centuries, Bharatanatyam evolved from being a temple ...

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 a city that never sleeps, classical dance continues to hold its own — connecting generations through rhythm, grace, and ...

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 ...

Before her students arrived at the bright and airy dance studio called Kala Vandanam in St. Paul's St. Anthony Park neighborhood, Suchitra Sairam reflected about her unusual journey from dancer to ...

Natya Anjali, a Bharatanatyam dance school, has been chosen from a selected few studios worldwide to perform at the prestigious Diwali Dance Fest at the popular Walt Disney World in Florida, USA from ...