Experience of Watching Dance: Action and Empathy
There are many types of learning style; some absorb more through hearing lectures; some learn more by viewing the subject as pictures; and there are those who learn by observing […]
Category Archives: UK
Indian Classical Dance at the UK Parliament
Now that London has become the focal point for the world, due to the Summer Olympics. Wouldn’t that be a great opportunity to showcase Indian classical dance? And what if the performance […]
BBC’s Collaboration Culture
Interesting read for the week: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/magazine-18686742 Classical dance forms such as Bharatnatyam and Kathak, and folk dances such as Bhangra, each have their own unique styles, but they often share signs and […]
Press release: Akhilam Madhuram danced by Rama Vaidyanathan UK Tour, June 2011
Through the beautiful Indian Classical dance form Bharatanatyam, Rama explores the life of the Hindu deity Krishna, and explores the symbolism of the lands of Mathura and Brindavan in his […]
Immigrating Mudras
Teaching Indian Arts in alien soil always provides fodder for enough discussion. A number of searches for “Teaching Bharatanatyam outside India” brings readers to this blog. (At another instance I will share […]
Music in and for Bharathanatyam-A survey report (Part2)
Continued from Part 1 Music for dance-Discussion Everyone surveyed expected dance recitals to be accompanied by good music, but interestingly, even at the onset, Soumya Tilak adds that “good music“ as […]
Music in and for Bharathanatyam- A Survey report (Part 1)
“Geetham vaadyam tathaa nrityam, trayam sangeetham uchyate” – Sangeetha Ratnakara What’s the scene and perception today?- A survey report Introduction Asha Ramesh, a carnatic vocalist trained under Sangeeta Kalanidhi D. […]
What’s apt in Bharathanatyam ?
Soumya Tilak identified some interesting articles from Narthaki. Reading them is sure to make one think about a lot of associated issues. This post deals with the article titled “Dance writing “ […]
Bhakti Margam by Dhananjayans (USA/UK Program/workshops)
The Dhananjayans will present BHAKTI MAARGAM (The path of devotion) in the best traditions of Bharatanaatyam. The presentation will consist of a traditional Maargam repertoire featuring the best of their […]
An introductory book for beginners
Bharatha Natyam, A Basic Study is written by Subashini Pathmanthan for the benefit of non-Tamil speaking students of Sri Lanka. The printing and publishing of this book is sponsored by […]
Bharathanatyam and the worldwide web 