Bharatanatyam
Bharatanatyam (also spelled Bharathanatyam, Bharatnatyam or Bharata Natyam) is a classical dance form originating in the South Indian state of Tamil Nadu. Originally known as sadir, it owes its current name to Krishna Iyer and later, Rukmini Devi Arundale.
Related Topics:
Dance - South India
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Bharata could refer to either the author of the Natya Shastra or to a legendary king after whom the country of India was supposedly named Bharata and natyam is Sanskrit for the art of dance-drama. It was brought to the stage at the beginning of the 20th century by Krishna Iyer.
Related Topics:
Natya Shastra - India - Bharata - Sanskrit - 20th century
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~ Table of Content ~
| ► | Introduction |
| ► | Traditional roots |
| ► | Essential ideas |
| ► | Medieval decline |
| ► | Modern rebirth |
| ► | Technique |
| ► | Elements |
| ► | Dancers |
| ► | Gurus and Dancers |
| ► | External links |
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