Dancers from Detroit, Chicago and Philadelphia demonstrate the fundamentals of their styles, revealing deep historical roots.

Urmila Satyanarayanan, recipient of this year’s Nritya Kalanidhi award, looks back at her 50-year journey in dance ...

Researchers at the University of Maryland studied how the brain controls complex hand movements, focusing on Bharatanatyam dance gestures called mudras.

The traditional costume of Bharatanatyam includes a silk saree with pleats that allow for graceful movements. The attire is usually adorned with gold jewelry that enhances the visual appeal of the ...

Founded in 1945 by Guru A. T. Govindraj Pillai and his wife Karunambal, the institution began as a modest effort to nurture classical dance in the city. The fledgling centre later received invaluable ...

IT WAS a proud moment for seven-year-old P. Manisha as she performed Bharatanatyam in front of an audience of nearly 1,000 people after training for three years. “I was not nervous because I really ...

Karnataka, my home state, has given birth to distinctive banis (styles) of Bharatanatyam such as the Mysuru and Kolar banis, each with its own lineage and aesthetic grammar. I come from Tulunadu, a ...

Leela Samson's latest book - Dance of Freedom - is a quick read at just 104 pages. (Images via Instagram / Spandan and Aleph Book Company) "Dance whichever way you like... and show the world why you ...

Upon her return from the United States, actress and dancer Parsa Evana brought back more than just fond memories of a lovely holiday with her mother. She also gained valuable training in both acting ...

Udupi: Vidushi Deeksha V from Udupi attempted a new world record for the longest Bharatanatyam dance performance, from Aug 21 to 30. She has claimed to perform Bharatanatyam for a record-breaking ...

Beijing witnessed a cultural milestone when 17-year-old Zhang Jiayuan, also known as Rhea, performed her Bharatanatyam Arangetram, making her the second Chinese student to achieve this prestigious ...