Dance of Bhrthanatynm

 

       

      Bharthanaytnm one of the oldest Indian classical dance forms is in essence a dedicatory dance .This was performed by Dewadasis   in the temples , primarily in tamil nadu and to a lesser extent in Andra pradesh and karnataka.

  Bharthanatym compounded from "Bha " for Bhara oremotional projection "Ra " for Raga or melodyand " Ta "  for tala or rhythm ."Natya" means, Art of dance .

The key posture of this dance from requires  the upper part of the body to be erect the legs bent half way down with the knees spread  out and the feet positioned like a helf open fan practically every member of the body has its distinct movement .

  It is intended to be danced solo but now a days group work  is equalls popular .The songs used are composed from the poetic literature of Tamil ,Thelingu ,Sanskkrutha style .

   Experimentation is often the normal reather than an exception and today the music draws from diverse natural sorces.

  Today , Bharatha Natym is not a dance style but a dance technique a system from which came out the other classical dance forms of Mohini Attm and Kuchchipudi