Bharatnatyam

On the occasion of world dance day, here is something I've penned down about a dance style that I've been learning for the past 8 years. Happy reading and do let me know what you think!

Bharatnatyam

Bharatnatyam is an artistic yoga that involves the movement of body parts in an elegant manner. It is a beautiful dance form that enables you to find yourself and lose yourself at the same time.

Here dancers are not great because of technique, but because of their passion. It`s a journey, a story: to be yourself. To be larger, more beautiful, and more powerful. It teaches you to be free, to be you. It`s a form of communication through art, through your soul. It speaks where words can no longer explain. It is a beautiful way of expressing love and gratitude. A beautiful way to enhance your soul. It is a pure form of dance. It sways in the wind, dances in the rain, falls with the leaves, and rises like a phoenix. It is not mere translation or abstraction from life; it is life.

With every rhythm, you enhance your dignity. with every beat, you understand yourself, better and better each time. It teaches you to love yourself, to believe in tradition, and to trust in the supreme power. It gives you a sense of hope, a sense of authenticity. It truly is a divine art. It is a sense of pride.

The melody of the ghungroos awakens your soul. It enhances the beauty of a girl. It is a journey; from an innocent girl to a unique dancer and a beautiful woman. It gives a sense of royalty; The traditional saree, the rich jewelry, those expressive eyes with a splash of kajal, those lovely hanging jhumkas. the necklaces pride your neck, the Alta beautifies your palms.

Bharatnatyam is all about accuracy, art, perfection, and rhythm. It is a way to express your mind without words. It is a journey once started lasts forever. It`s an unending path; so much to learn and so much to do. It`s like a flowing river. It is a choice, an opportunity to dance to the beat of your heart. It is a beautiful path that unwinds the pleasure of enhancing the inner you; the true you. Bharatnatyam is all about drama, rhythm, speed, power, beauty, delicacy, and poetry. it`s not one big thing. It`s millions of little things together.

xoxo

Advika <3