Bharatanatyam
My favorite dance
Bharatanatyam is a classical Indian dance from Tamil Nadu, originating from temple dancers called Devadasis and rooted in the Natyashastra. It involves characteristic bent-leg postures (like the Aramandi) and symbolic hand gestures (mudras) to tell stories, often depicting Hindu themes. The dance includes Nritta (pure dance), Nritya (expressive dance with gestures), and Natya (drama). Performances are accompanied by a specific orchestra and a guru or nattuvanar, and the repertoire includes pieces like the challenging Varnam and the concluding Tillana. 📚 Read on wikipedia