Bharatanatyam is a classical form of Indian dance. The preservation and integrity of this classical art is required from its teachers and pupils. If you get the opportunity to watch a Bharatanatyam showcase or an arangatrums, please note the elements that make up show order is known as the “Margams.” The Margams entails the traditional…
Dance is a fun, personal, and sacred experience. Depending on who you are, where you live, the people you learn alongside, and the people you perform in front of, will all influence your experience performing on stage. Before the Show Once you arrive on set you will catch the atmosphere and vibe of the…
Is your family getting enough exercise? Do you sit in a work chair for hours throughout the day? If so, you are not alone. Nowadays Children and adults lack adequate exercise and sit more than ever. The rise in stay-at-home school and work is contributing to the development of unhealthy postures. Your body posture affects…
What does “Adavu” mean in Bharatanatyam? Adavu means “basic step” with a rhythmic movement of the pure dance in Bharatanatyam. What are the “Adavu’s? In Bharatanatyam there exsist two divisions of dance “pure dance” and “expressive dance.” Pure dance focuses on technicality, musicality, precision, rhythm, form, posture, and integrity. The foundation of pure dance…
An arangetram is one of the most exciting and nerve-racking moments in a Bharatanatyam students’ life. After years of training, gurus decide when a dancer is permitted to debut as a soloist, and an arangetram ceremony is held. The arangetram ceremony is a 2–3-hour performance that tests and showcases a dancer’s skill and accumulated knowledge.…
Dancing Proudly Through The COVID-19 Pandemic A World Without Dance When the COVID-19 virus surged in America, many (already financially troubled) dance- studios anxiously awaited the opportunity to resume classes. As lockdowns continued and new social distancing protocol was implemented, many dance studio owners and instructors realized they would need to change how…
“Make it clean, make it sharp, one more time, smile, you’re late”, these are some of the many things dancers hear over and over again. However, these are the same words that push us to work harder and chase that impossible perfection. Dance is a beautiful form of…
“Art is a form of intelligence. It can be developed; it’s linked to intuition and it’s something that all humans have.” – Alonzo King Art has existed since the origin of humanity. The desire to participate in artistic activities such as: Visual art Dance Theatre Music Design And more… Is completely normal and should…
If you had a chance to watch an Indian inspired dance via Broadway, Hollywood, or Bollywood, you may or may not know that Bharatanatyam technique is probably the origin of that work. Bharatanatyam is falsely identified as “Bollywood Dance.” Bollywood dance – often depicted in mainstream media – is a fusion of multiple Indian,…