The dance was originally known as ' Sadir ' and was performed exclusively in temples. It was a means to worship and connect with the divine. Over centuries, Bharatanatyam evolved from being a temple ...

The recital culminated with a vibrant Tillana in Rageshri, composed by Lalgudi G. Jayaraman. With fluid grace and precision, ...

In a city that never sleeps, classical dance continues to hold its own — connecting generations through rhythm, grace, and ...

An intimate Baithak at the Raw Mango Showroom in Banjara Hills recently came alive with ‘Navarasa’, a Bharatanatyam ballet ...

Delhi is a hub of culture and art, making it the perfect city to learn Indian classical dance. Whether you are a beginner, a ...

Asia Society is pleased to collaborate with World Music Institute for Dancing the Gods, an annual festival of Indian dance celebrating its 13th year, featuring some of the leading performers of Indian ...

Shoba Narayan is a trailblazer. She’s made history not once but twice in four years. Her Broadway Principal debut in 2017 as Natasha in Natasha, Pierre & The Great Comet of 1812 was not only a ...

Bharatanatyam, a later christening for what was known as Dasi Attam, in both its performance spaces of temple and court, given its history with the anti-devadasi movement played out at a high pitch in ...

When she was 13, Mariamal dreamed of learning Bharatanatyam. However, she could not pursue dance as classes were unaffordable. Now 50, Mariamal is finally living her dream, learning Bharatanatyam at ...

On a cool December evening somewhere in Chennai, a dancer begins the third jathi in a varnam, leaping into the air and landing on her knees before breaking into a split, perfectly timed to the music.

Intricate hand gestures, purposeful footwork, expertly controlled facial expressions – a Bharatanatyam dancer must possess all these qualities to fully convey the essence of a story. When melodious ...

The Indraprastha Nritya Mahotsav, a three-day classical dance festival, commenced at the Old Fort, celebrating Delhi's rich ...