About Bharathanatyam
What is Bharathanatyam?
Bharathanatyam is one of the oldest classical dance forms of India originating in Tamil Nadu. It is the most popular Indian classical dance form in the world. The name ‘Bharatha’ is after Bharatha Muni, the great author of the “Natya Shastra” which is the oldest surviving text on stagecraft in the world. It is a dance of mind and soul. It’s antiquity lies about 3000 years ago with a mythological as well as a historical origin. Meaning of Bharathanatyam is the dance (natyam), that beautifully blends the three elements – ‘Bha’ – Bhava (from expressions), ‘Ra’ – Raga (from musical melody)and ‘Ta’ – Tala (from rhythm).
Every student of Bharathanatyam understands the value of practice. With the lessons of Bharathanatyam comes a very important lesson of life that 'Practice makes a man perfect'. It is only regular dance practice that helps a student rise to a higher degree of performance. This builds endurance in a person and makes him ready to pursue perfection. This can even translate to an everyday life value. Whether it is making an egg, achieving better grades or making a presentation, getting better becomes a habit.
What are the benefits of learning Bharathanatyam?
They learn to follow instructions.
They are active and getting daily exercise.
As a child continues to pursue Bharathanatyam, you will see more benefits emerging – especially when they become adolescents and into the teenage years.
They learn about proper nutrition to keep their bodies in shape so they can dance.
They gain a sense of discipline through learning new positions.
They become comfortable performing before groups.
They gain a sense of self-confidence and pride in their bodies and what they can accomplish.
The skills learned in Bharathanatyam are useful for other forms of dancing – be it classical or contemporary if they want to take that up later.
They learn co-ordination, balance and how to control their bodies in motion.
They develop long and strong muscles from the practice.
They learn how to work to get what they want out of their performance.
They gain a sense of self-confidence and pride in their bodies and what they can accomplish.
The skills learned in Bharathanatyam are useful for other forms of dancing – be it classical or contemporary if they want to take that up later.
They learn to follow instructions.
They are active and getting daily exercise.
As a child continues to pursue Bharathanatyam, you will see more benefits emerging – especially when they become adolescents and into the teenage years.
They learn about proper nutrition to keep their bodies in shape so they can dance.
They learn co-ordination, balance and how to control their bodies in motion.
They develop long and strong muscles from the practice.
They learn how to work to get what they want out of their performance.
They gain a sense of discipline through learning new positions.