Movement skill in Bharathanatyam – Part I

Does Bharathanatyam have everything to do only with the skill of movement? How important is it to realize that its more than just a physical, movement form? This has always been on my mind to emphasize the relevance of the joy of movement than limiting it to showing...

Movement Skill in Bharathanatyam – Part II

Techniques – Part II Another one to the series. How important is it to understand the connect between the performer and the audience. Why is it important to personally connect with the movement and present it with joy? Is Bharathanatyam about straight lines and...

Movement Skill in Bharathanatyam – Part III

Techniques – Part III The last of the series. This is just one of interpretations of how a movement can be performed with refinement. This is not about right vs wrong,it’s only about how closer do we want to be to representation of this art form. The...

Bharathanatyam – Dance Body Alignment Technique

The relationship in the physicality of movements in Bharathanatyam has always had more than one interpretation. Sharing here from one of Sreenivasa Rao Sir’s blogs about Shilpa Sastras, and its close relationship to Natya. This is actually just the tip of the...

Muzhumandi – Balance and Correction – Bharathanatyam

Balancing in the Muzhumandi position is always challenging for early and adult beginners. This particular technique that I teach my students in the virtual classroom involves identifying a converging corner of the room to sit in the position and reduce swaying...