Bharatanātyam is an Indian classical dance form that originated in Tamil Nadu, India. [1][2] It is a classical dance form recognized by the Sangeet Natak Akademi, and expresses South Indian religious themes and spiritual ideas of Hinduism and Jainism. [3][4][5]

Bharatanatyam is a popular classical dance form in South India. Bharatanatyam performance involves carefully choreographed and well practiced combination of eye movements, expressions, hand gestures, steps and dance. Bharatnatyam typically involves intense and strong movements and is known to be a very beautifully showcased art of story telling.

Classical dance, particularly Bharatanatyam, has been practiced professionally as well as academically from ancient times in Karnataka, as is evident from Kannada literature, inscriptions, paintings. All the evidences point to there being a rich tradition of dance in Karnataka through the centuries to the present day.

Smt. Gayathri Keshavan, a Bharata Natyam dancer, teacher and composer is the Director of Academy of Bharata Natyam, Bangalore. Gayathri, born in Thiruchirapalli (Tamil Nadu), raised in Hyderabad (Andhra Pradesh) and settled in Bangalore (Karnataka) has imbibed the culture and tradition of three states.

Bharatanatyam, the oldest classical dance tradition in India, has its roots in the Natya Shastra from around 500 BCE and the ancient Tamil epic Silappatikaram from around 171 CE. Temple sculptures from the 6th to 9th century CE indicate that dance had become a refined performance art by the mid-1st millennium CE.

Bharatanatyam is an Indian classical dance that originated in the Hindu temples of Tamil Nadu and neighbouring areas. Let's take a look at its history, costumes, and exponents. Image Credit: http://i0.wp.com/www.channel6.in/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/Eshita-Picture21.jpg.

Bharathanatyam comes from southern India, from the state of Tamil Nadu. It is one of the seven Indian classical dance forms and it boasts over 2,000 years of lineage.

Bharatanatyam, a mesmerising dance form, finds its roots in the rich cultural tapestry of India. Originating in the Hindu temples of Tamil Nadu in southern India, this classical dance is a testament to the country's history and traditions.

2017年12月12日 · Bharatnatyam is more popular in South Indian states of Tamil Nadu and Karnataka. Bharatnatyam dance is almost 2,000 years old. It is believed that Bharatnatyam was revealed by Lord Brahma to...

One of the most ubiquitous forms of Indian classical dance, Bharatanatyam is a dance high on aesthetic appeal. Even though it originated in South India, Bharatanatyam has transcended borders and has found acceptance in most of the parts of India and abroad.