The magic of Bharatanatyam

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Mudras and postures, songs and steps, Bharatanatyam is a magical blend of expressions, melody and rhythm. It is an Indian classical dance from Tamil Nadu. In a culture where traditional dance occupies a very important part, Bharatanatyam is at the top of many parents' pursuits for their child.

Dance, and Bharatanatyam, in particular, can be a great activity to achieve fitness. An article on 'children and dance', published in parentedge.in says, "At a physical level, dance is an excellent way to achieve and maintain fitness; very few exercise routines can boast of the same benefits with respect to coordination, strength and endurance. Poise and grace are, of course, the icing on the cake!" The article also cites persistence, discipline, culture and social skills as added learning quotients your child can have from this art form.

But not just physical improvements, Bharatanatyam can have great cognitive and psychological impacts on your child as well. "A performer needs to remember steps, names of the various steps, different moves, the beats and rhythm of the song. With all this a dancer has to pay attention if the body movements are in sync. This hones the mental skills and builds mental alertness," says an article in India Parenting. Moreover, Bharatanatyam dancers, have been proven to possess more confidence.

This ClipBook gives you various information about the art form. From make-up tutorials to benefits of Bharatanatyam, learn everything about it through flipping through our ClipBook.

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Children and Dance
Dance tops the list of pursuits that parents want for their children especially if the child is so inclined. Here's why.
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Get fit with Bharatanatyam
Bharatanatyam is one of the main Indian classical dance forms. It is a good form of exercise. It helps in keeping the body fit and toned. The movements of this dance form helps in overall flexibility of the body. It improves stamina and is good for relaxation. Read to know about the benefits of Bharatanatyam.
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5 reasons why children should learn Bharatanatyam
Childhood is indeed the perfect age for any kind of learning to happen. Their minds are fresh and the body teems with energy and enthusiasm. Bharatanatyam is one such dance form that can be learned from the age of four for any child, irrespective of gender.
More at: www.qykapp.com
Bharatanatyam Institutions
The directory of well-known institutions to learn Bharatanatyam in Tamil Nadu.
More at: www.narthaki.com
Famous Dancers and Institutes
There are innumerable fine and great dancers and institutes all over the world. Here is the link to the information of some of the past and present dancers and some famous institutions.
More at: www.nadanam.com
Learn Bharatanatyam: Sutra Adavu
The name 'Bharatanatyam' is derived from three basic concepts of Bhava, Raga and Thaala. The modern Bharatanatyam was systematically regularized by well known 'Thanjavoor Brothers', Ponnayya, Chinnayya, Sivanandam and Vativelu. The music of Bharatanatyam is based on Carnatic classical music.
Learn Bharatanatyam: Mulumandi Jump
The modern Bharatanatyam was systematically regularized by well known 'Thanjavoor Brothers', Ponnayya, Chinnayya, Sivanandam and Vativelu. The dance is performed in the stage as Nritham, Nrithyam and Natyam.
Learn Bharatanatyam: Ananda Tandavam
Bharatanatyam is a reworked dance-form from the traditional "sadir" known for its grace, purity, tenderness, and sculpturesque poses. Today, it is one of the most popular and widely performed dance styles and is practiced by male and female dancers all over the world.
Learn Bharatanatyam: Sarukkal Adavu
The dance form is based on 'Adavu' (steps) and 'Hasthamudra' (hand gestures). There are 64 basic 'Adavu' and they are divided into 9 parts, on which 'Thattadavu', 'Naatadavu', 'Kuthithumettadavu', 'Mandiadavu', 'Sarikkal' and 'Thattumettu' are very important. Communication is done through 'bhavabhinaya' (facial expression) and 'hasthamudra' (hand gestures).
Learn Bharatanatyam Mudras
Most detailed demonstration on the uses of single hand gestures in Bharatanatyam.
Bharatanatyam Mudras
Here are the Mudras in Bharatanatyam.
How to wear a Bharatanatyam Dance dress
There are two commonly used styles in Bharatanatyam costumes for women: the skirt (saree) style or the pyjama style. Dancers wear costumes made of silk sarees with gold zari embroidery designs. The pleats in these costumes open beautifully when the dancer forms a particular posture especially arai mandi (half sitting) and muzhu mandi (full sitting).
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How to wear Bharatanatyam Costume: Video Tutorial
In this video, you will learn how to put on Bharatanatyam costume for a dance performance.
Bharatanatyam Make-up Tutorial In 10 Simple Steps
Dancers of this form often go with bold and colourful make-up to appear graceful on the stage as well as to do justice to this unique dance form. If you are wondering how they get the perfect makeup, you will find answers to all your queries in this article.
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Bharatanatyam Make-up
Here are some makeup tips for Bharatanatyam...