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Bharatnatyam

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BharatN�tyam

It has been aptly said that BharatN�tyam is a symbol of beauty and aesthetic perfection. As a philosophy, it is a search of human soul for ideal. As a religion, it is the man's quest for the Supreme and the desire to unite with the Ultimate. As a science, it is to attain the perfection of body technique and corporal movement and as poetry, it is the symbol of rythmic lyricism.

Bharat N�tyam, the Indian Classical Dance from South India-Tamil Nadu, has been one of the oldest and the richest classical dance of India. It's antiquity lies about 3000 years ago with a mythological as well as a historical origin. It was initially known as Sadir-attam (court dance) and also D�siattam (performed by the daasis-the servants of God).

In its popular connotation, the name Bharat N�tyam is understood in two ways:

It is the dance (n�tyam) , that beautifully blends the three elements - 'Bha'-Bh�va (from expressions), 'Ra'-R�ga (from musical melody) and 'Ta'-T�la (from rythm).
The name 'Bharata' is after the great author of the treaties, "NATYA SHASTRA"(an encyclopedia on Dance, Drama and Music).

As in any classical dance form, BharatN�tyam requires total dedication, vigorous practice and full concentration. A basic training of minimum 6 years is required to present a full recital on stage. It requires a mastery over the technique of movements to achieve grace, balance, suppleness, physical endurance and a faultless sense of rhythm.

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