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 ...

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Here comes an app to help enthusiasts learn dance at home and help improve the classroom experience of beginners. Well-known dancer Ananda Shankar Jayant has created the dance practice app called ...

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 ...

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 ...