![]() Silambam students receive firm grounding in Bharatanatyam theory and cultural history, as well as rigorous fundamental training and technique refinement. Its versatile vocabulary adapts as well to concepts of contemporary relevance as it does to traditional themes.īharatanatyam is comprised of two main aspects – Nritta, or technical dance, with a sophisticated base vocabulary used to build intricate combinations and rhythmic patterns that does not convey any specific meaning and Abhinaya, or expressive dance, using facial expressions, highly stylized gestures, postures and body language to convey complex emotions. Over time, Bharatanatyam moved from temples to the courts of kings, and then to theaters, but has retained its characteristic devotional component, expression of human emotions, and stylized storytelling. It was originally called Sadir, or Dasiyattam, and was traditionally performed by the Devadasi community. Bharatanatyam is one of the most popular and widely practiced classical dance styles of India, with origins in the Hindu temples of Tamil Nadu, and sculptural evidence dating back nearly 3000 years.
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