Notes

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Notes on learning Bharatanatyam

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What happens in your first Bharatanatyam class

No costume, no jewellery, no pressure. Here is what the first hour really looks like.

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Adavus: the alphabet of Bharatanatyam

Before there are stories, there are letters. Adavus are the letters.

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Nritta, Nritya, Natya: the three parts of Bharatanatyam

Pure rhythm, expression and drama. How the three layers fit together.

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Learning Bharatanatyam as an adult

The sentence we hear most from adults: I always wanted to learn. You still can.

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