Surf these sites: A History of Bharata Natyam -- A good introduction to the history of this dance. A bharatnatyam dancer from Pune -- This site is about my articles, performances and my upcoming thesis on Angika Abhinaya or Body expression. Alarmel Valli -- Alarmel Valli, Bharata Natyam classical dance artiste of South India and an exponent of the Pandanallur tradition of this dance form. An Introduction to Bharata Natyam -- A good intro to Bharata Natyam as well as the items of a dance concert by Kay Poursine. Anjana Rajan -- Disciple of Rukmini Devi Arundale at Kalakshetra, Anjana is a dedicated guru and a fine exponent of Bharata Natyam. Article: Bharatanatyam -- An good extensive article on most aspects of Bharata Natyam with excellent links by Annapoorna Anand. Association for Indian dance promotion -- *In French* Coming soon in English. Bharata Natyam recitals and courses by teacher, Yousuf Kazi. Bharata Natyam -- (Encarta® Concise Encyclopedia Article) Bharata Natyam -- The basics and origins of this dance. Bharata Natyam -- Concise article, with good pictures of Nataraja and some dance poses. Bharata Natyam Study Guide -- A great interactive site, where you can find more information about mythology, Gods, download music and much more.. Bharata natyam in short -- One page explanation of this dance form Bharatanatyam -- An intro to Bharata Natyam dance. Book: Bharata Natyam by Sunil Kothari -- This is the best hardback book on Bharata Natyam and includes topics such as Origins, Adavus, Gurus, Exponents with some great pictures. Chandikusum -- This European dancer is a disciple of US Krishna Rao and his wife and has been dancing since 1988. The pages can also be viewed in French and Italian. Ganesa Natyalaya -- Ganesa Natyalaya was established in 1974 by Guru Saroja Vaidyanathan. The school is apparently a leading institute for Bharata Natyam in New Delhi. Geeta Chandran -- History, work of dance institute Natya-Vriksha and its students, the articles and concerns of Geeta Chandran. General - Bharatanatyam -- Excellent general Info on Bharata Natyam. Interview with Swati Bhise -- Dramaturg Rachel Shteir conducts an interview with Swati Bhise, a well known performer of Bharata Natyam. Janak Khendry Dance Company -- Concise write-up on the Toronto-based dancer''s company. K.Lakshman -- Lakshman''s Biodata. Kala Vandana Dance school -- Founded by Sundara Swaminathan, this dance school is based in San Jose. several of its dance productions are featured in these webpages. Kalakshetra -- Founded by Rukmini Devi Arundale. Premier institution for Indian classical music and dance. Kavitha Ramu -- Kavitha''s Biodata. Ketaki Narain -- Ketaki is an upcoming Bharata Natyam dancer Ketaki Narain ''s Home Page -- A disciple of Sonal Mansingh. Kutcheri Buzz -- The life of the kutcheri world. A window on the ''December season'' in Madras, and a showcase of South Indian classical music and dance. Leela Samson -- Padmashri Leela Samson is one of the most popular Bharata Natyam exponent of India Malavika Sarukkai -- Another article on Malavika Sarukkai. Malavika Sarukkai -- Short background on the Bharata Natyam exponent. Malavika Sarukkai -- An article on Malavika Sarukkai, an eminent Bharata Natyam and Odissi dancer who also graces the cover of "Bharata Natyam" by Sunil Kothari (Marg Publications). Manjula -- Manjula''s Biodata. Meenakshi Madurai Temple -- Picture of temple deities (close up) of the Madurai Temple, Tamil Nadu. The posture of the deities resembles very closely that of Bharata Natyam. Meissoun: Raks Sharki & Bharata Natyam -- Informationen über Orientalischen und Indischen Tanz in der Schweiz. Porträt der Tänzerin Meissoun mit Bildern und Video-Clip. Nalini Prakash -- Read the accomplishments of Nalini Prakash, a student of Sudharani Raghupathy. Namita Bodaji -- Short piece on this dancer. Natyakalyalam -- Performs,teaches Bharatanatyam- a classical dance of India. Artistic Director Hema Rajagopalan is a seven time recipient of the NEA dance choreography award and recently won an EMMY award. Naya India -- Kate Foley Company and California Contemporary Dancers present a shared dance performance at Theater Artaud celebrating contemporary India. Noopur dance school of Bharata Natyam in Holland -- The Noopur school in Leiderdorp is run by S. Raghraman. This page is still under construction and in Dutch. Padmabhushan Sonal Mansingh -- One of India top ranking Odissi dancers. Padmabhushan Yamini Krishnamurthi -- Yamini is one of India''s top ranking Bharata Natyam and Kuchipudi exponent. Padmashri Adyar K Lakshman''s Home page -- This site tell about his personal profile. It also includes his compositions, Awards, Tours etc. This site is created and maintained by their sons Baba Prasad and Krishna Prasad. Practitioners and Gurus of Bharata Natyam -- A site which information on Gurus, Institutions and Practitioners of Bharata Natyam worldwide. Preeti Vasudevan''s Homepage -- Bharata Natyam: An Asian-Indian Classical Dance Tradition Priya Murle -- Priya''s accomplishments in dance and music. Priyadarshini Govind -- Priyadarshini''s Biodata Rajasree Warrier -- Ode on Danseuse -A brief write-up on Rajasree Warrier. Rukmini Devi and Kalakshetra -- An article from The Hindu Online (Entertainment Section). Savithri Arts Academy -- Institute of Indian Classical Dance Shaili Mehta''s Invitation for Arangetram -- A typical arangetram invitation, on the Net! This student is a disciple of Prithika Samani who has also danced with Hema Malini. Shakti of Japan -- A page on the Japanese dancer Shakti, who was trained by her mother, Vasantmala. Shobana Jeyasingh Dance Company -- This choreographer of contemporary dance and her talented dancers all have training in Bharata Natyam as well as some martial arts. The influence of Bharata Natyam is very strong in all their works. The company, founded 10 years ago, is based in London, UK. Shree Bharatalaya-A unique Dance School -- The ideas implied & practised make Shree Bharatalaya not only a pre-eminent but also a unique institution of learning for classical Bharatanatyam dance & classical music. Srekala Bharath -- Srekala''s Biodata. Srinidhi Chidambaram -- Srinidhi''s Biodata Sugandha Sreenath -- Kuchipudi, Kathak and Bharata Natyam dancer based in California, where she now teaches Bharata Natyam. Suran Goonatilake -- Suran Goonatilake - A photographer''s view of Bharata Natyam. Some excellent ''arty'' photos of the dance. The Dancing Duo -- The Dancing Duo - Mrinalini and Lavanya are Bharathnatyam dancers from India.Know more about these lovely dancing sisters ... Tilottama Koshy -- an innovative Bharata Natyam choreographer Vasanthi Sridhar -- One of the most talented young exponents of Bharata Natyam Vasumathi - A Multi-Hued Artist -- A dancer, a singer and a writer. Profile of the performing artist of Indian Classical dance - Bharatanatyam. Vidhya''s Dance Album -- Various hand gestures, poses etc Vijayantimala Bali -- This legendary dancer (and actress) has been dancing for over 5 decades. Read about her performance. Welcome to Namita Bodaji''s Web Home -- Webpage of this up-and-coming Bharata Natyam artist. Western Choreographers Owe Much to the Dances of India -- An excellent article on the effect of Indian classical dance (Bharata Natyam) on great Western dancers and choreographers, such as Ruth St. Denis, Martha Graham, Mark Morris.
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