4.22.2012

Getting To Know Bharatanatyam Classes In Los Angeles

By Melody Lyons


The ancient dance called Bharata Natyam was founded in the southern parts of India. The name for the dance was derived from certain words with independent meanings. These are Bhava for expression, Raga for music, Tala for rhythm and Natyam for dance. As it spread to the western parts, Bharatanatyam classes Los Angeles are now available for anyone interested.

Originally, the dance was meant to be a form of worship as it was performed in Hindu temples within Tamil Nadu. The movements used for the dance were like that of flames, as it celebrates the beauty and influence of fire to the bodies of human beings.

Restricted to be practiced in India as a way of worshiping, the dance was not known to the western world until Rukmini Devi Arundale made an effort to do so. She was the one who encouraged males to participate in this what used to be a female only dance.

The dance depicts expressive gestures, crisp geometrical movements and mystical poses with intricate leg and finger figures. It is not easy to learn the dance that it takes about 10 to 12 years for the guru to finally allow the public performance of her disciples.

Ideally, Bharata Natyam dancers must be agile, steady, graceful, balanced, able to use their eyes for expression, hard working, intelligent, and good in speech and singing. Physically, female dancers also need to have well rounded breasts, large eyes, youthful look, slender body and physical beauty as well.

Not only does the dance require physical beauty, it also requires costumes and accessories. Dancers were their paijamas and their jackets made from silk as well as ornaments to the hair, head, eyes, neck, hands and feet. The music for the dance is produced by the instruments flute, Veena, Mridangam and violin.

Enrolling for bharatanatyam classes los angeles would really provide an outlet for stress as the dance is also a form of meditation. Dancing is also a form of exercise that allows you to stay physically fit. Just remember to choose your school and guru wisely in order to learn the best about the craft.




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