Sunday, August 8, 2010

Bharatanatyam

It is the combination of  Bha, Ra & Ta. It is a combination of  Bhava, Raga & Tala.
  • Bha means  Bhava (expression)
  • Ra means Raga (music)
  • Ta means Tala (rhythm)
 Bharatanatyam:
Place of Origin: Bharatanatyam is a form of dance prevalent in South India in Tamilnadu.
Style of Dance: A Solo Dancer usually performs it.
  1.  Bharatanatyam is an art of temples in this form the dancer offer herself body & soul at the feet of the Divine Lord.
  2.  Bharatanatyam is a harmonious blending of Bhava, Raga & Tala.
  3. In Bharatanatyam the dancer is a storyteller. 
  4. This art was concieved in India, taking its root in the highest spiritual level.
  5. Bharatanatyam has many vehicles of expressions, the movement of the limbs, the language of gesture or hastas, rhythm. 
Style of Music: The style of music is Karnatic.