Bharatanatyam is one of the most ancient forms of South Indian classical dance that originated in the Thanjavoor district of Tamil Nadu. The name Bharatanatyam can be interpreted as Bhava (expression), Raga (Music), Thaala (Rhythm) and Natyam (Dance). It is based on the theories of the books Natyasaasthram and Abhinaya Darpanam.
The three major styles of Bharatanatyam dance are Vazhuvur, Tanjore and Pandanalluras. The modern and more popular Kalakshetra style is a simplified combination of these three styles.
At Salangai Arts, we follow the Kalakshetra style.
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