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	Bharata Natyam
		Bharata natyam arangetram was known as Gejjepooje in the old Mysore district, meaning worshiping the jingles in Kannada.
		Bharata natyam is an attempt to embody the divine beauty, charm, rhythms and symbols that exist in heaven.
		Bharata natyam is a means of spiritual elevation both for the dancer and the audience.
	in.geocities.com /medhahari/bharata_natyam/bharata_natyam.html (3766 words)

	NationMaster - Encyclopedia: Bharata Natyam
		However, Bharata is also a name for the country of India and natyam is the Tamil word for the art of dance-drama.
		Bharatanatyam is considered to be a fire-dance, being the mystic manifestation in the human body of the metaphysical element of fire, is one of the five major styles that include Odissi(element of water), and Mohiniattam (element of air).
		Local kings often invited temple dancers devadasis to dance in their courts, the ocurrence of which created a new category of dancers and modified the technique and themes of the recitals.
	www.nationmaster.com /encyclopedia/Bharata-Natyam (1265 words)

	Bharat Natyam dancer, bharatnatyam, Bharata Natyam from tamilnadu.
		Originally Bharat Natyam was ritual dance wherein a young women occupied the hallowed position of a temple dancer and performed to the accompaniment of a number of devotional songs while giving vivid facial expressions which conveyed the meaning of the accompanying lyrics.
		The name Bharata Natyam was given to this dance much later, when it was formally introduced on the stage for the enjoyment of connoisseurs and the general public.
		The ankle bells worn by the dancer (numbering from 30 to 50 on each ankle) make musical sounds which emphasise her foot beats, (but a good dancer must never be caught on the wrong foot!).
	www.indiaprofile.com /religion-culture/bharatnatyam.htm (1456 words)

	Devadasi's (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-25)
		Bharata Muni has given full information on rasa-tattva, the meaning and expression of different bhavas as well as 360 different types of transcendental nayakas and nayikis (heroes and heroines) in the spiritual world.
		On the occasion of her arankerram (initiation of a temple dancer) she was made to merge with the sakti (female energy) of lord Siva.
		Balasarasvati was one of the greatest dancers of India and assisted the Thanjour Quartette in the foundation of the House Of Fine Arts, 'The Kalaksetra Academy' in Madras, 1922.
	bharata2natyam.sphosting.com /bharata_natyam/Devadasis_the_ancient_temple_dancers.htm (6339 words)

	Bharata Natyam
		The revival of bharata natyam was contagious, and gave birth to several generations of illustrious masters, dancers and musicians.
		Bharata natyam is performed and taught around the globe by artists from diverse backgrounds, and is a source of inspiration to many contemporary choreographers and visual artists.
		After years of training, a bharata natyam teacher may present his or her student to the public in the presence of peers and art lovers.
	www.mandalarts.ca /bharatanatyam.html (548 words)

	Bharata Natyam dancers extreme fitness Bharata Natyam dancers (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-25)
		In Hindu mythology the whole universe is the dance of the Supreme Dancer, Nataraja, a name for Lord Shiva, the Hindu ascetic yogi and divine purveyor of destruction of evil.
		This Bharata Natyam dancer's right hand is in the Bhramara Hasta (yoga, upward offering to the Divine), the 3 joined fingers symbolizing the sacred syllable AUM.The left hand's fingers are in Alapadma Hasta, the rotating lotus of spiritual light.The eyes are directed towards the Supreme Lord.
		Very few dancers continue to practise it sufficiently to be able to perform on the stage, therefore the majority of the dancers aged 40+ are considered as gurus rather than as performers.
	www.find-ask.com /Encyclopedia/Bharata_Natyam_dancers/Bharata_Natyam_dancers.html (1612 words)

	Bharat Natyam, Katha Kali & Sacred Dance
		Bharata Muni, it seems, possessed a mind that delved deeply into the mysteries of that knowledge which comes with yogic meditation and contemplation, and his inner visions of beauty, perfect rhythm, and noble attributes of the symbolic movements provided a formidable prerequisite to his composing his manual.
		Bharata Natyam is sometimes called "an art for eternity" because its practice today is virtually the same as it was thousands of years ago.
		Bharata Natyam is the mother art for most of the other sacred dance systems of India and is the main source of inspiration for the allied arts of sculpture, painting, and icon-making.
	www.gosai.com /chaitanya/saranagati/html/nmj_articles/sacred_dance/bharata-natyam.html (2289 words)

	Bharata Natyam, Bharatanatyam, History of Bharatanatyam, Classical Bharatanatyam Dance
		Originally Bharat Natyam was a ritual dance wherein young women occupied the hallowed position of a temple dancer and performed to the accompaniment of a number of devotional songs while giving vivid facial expressions that conveyed the meaning of the accompanying lyrics.
		Today's Bharata Natyam owes mucgs stylized structure to these four brothers who came to be known as the 'Tanjore Quartet'.
		The ankle bells worn by the dancer (numbering from 30 to 50 on each ankle) make musical sounds that emphasize her foot beats, (but a good dancer must never be caught on the wrong foot!).
	india.mapsofindia.com /art-and-culture/bharata-natyam.html (1441 words)

	Bharata Natyam (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-25)
		Bharata Natyam is a classical dance style of Southern India that combines artistic expression with a sense of spirituality.
		Bharata Natyam uses three aspects or modes of kinetic expression that span the range of aesthetic possibilities: Nritta, Nritya, and Natya.
		Bharata Natyam can also function as a catalyst for cohesion among cultures, using dance as a medium for exploration within and between communities.
	www.natya.com /-pages/-subpages/bharatanatyam.html (358 words)

	Welcome to Thakita.com - Brought to you by Info-Drive
		Bharata Natyam and Ballet are two highly classical dance forms with striking similarities and differences that invite comparison.
		Bharata Natyam, in contrast, utilises the force of gravity to the fullest in choreography.
		Bharata Natyam's basic position is araimandi, or half-sit, in which the legs rotate out as the knees bend.
	www.thakita.com /other-aspects-ballet.asp (1955 words)

	People Like Me Viewer's Guide
		Up to about a hundred years ago, dancers were dedicated to perform in the temple for the deities, in order to chase away bad spirits and bring good fortune to the king, and all those who came to worship at the temple.
		Tamilnadu is considered the homeland of Bharata natyam, though it is danced by women and men from all over India and the world.
		Bharata natyam is not the only Indian classical dance style - almost every region has a classical style with a solo dance tradition and a drama style to enact whole stories that last all night.
	www.worldartswest.org /main/discipline.asp?i=19 (1019 words)

	BHARATA NATYAM
		Natyam means acting or dancing, as it is required as a dance artist of the tradition to be both actor and dancer; which is a legacy still followed by 90% of the movies produced in India.
		Bharata Natyam continues to evolve and has not been spared by the winds of change.
		Still the roots of the style are in its prayer, devotion and a spirit of humility well-reflected as the dancers first touch mother earth in respect before stamping their feet.
	www.vcn.bc.ca /macs/bharata.html (207 words)

	Hinduism Today \| Jan 1983
		Bharata Natyam is the most exquisite dance form of India.
		Especially gifted, she became an adept, and was appointed as the State Dancer of Tamil Nadu at the age of 16.
		Both dancers have their own dance schools and are keen on popularizing the art.
	www.hinduismtoday.com /archives/1983/01/1983-01-09.shtml (800 words)

	CARNATIC MUSIC :: Indian Dance Forms, Bharatanatyam, mohiniyattom, Kadhak, Kathakali, Odissi
		The dancer often wears a beautiful white with gold jerry border Kasavu saree of Kerala, with the distinctive white sweet smelling jasmine flowers around the knot of hair on her head.
		Bharata Natyam the traditional dance form of Tamil Nadu has been handed down through the past few centuries by dance teachers (or gurus) called nattuwanars and the temple dancers, called devadasis.
		Bharata natyam is also having a lot of serious audience from all over the world.
	www.carnaticindia.com /dance.html (546 words)

	The Dance Current : reviews & responses
		Bharata natyam as it is practiced today has evolved into something very different from its origin centuries ago in South India, when it was part of the daily ritual of temple dancers.
		The angular architecture of bharata natyam is formally yet warmly expressed, as Pada makes full use of the body in multi-dimensional space, including both thrilling speed and attack and a gentler flow.
		While the high-tech screen allows for some great effects, such as allowing the dancers to be seen reflected on the mirrored surface while film is simultaneously back projected, the film itself tends to be dark and difficult to see.
	thedancecurrent.com /reviews.cfm?review_id=115&view= (1077 words)

	Dancers (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-25)
		She is conscientious and has a very good sense of rhythm which is an important asset for a Bharata Natyam dancer.
		Her clean clear lines and nimble footwork are a pleasure to watch and she has all the makings of a great dancer in years to come.
		She shows the same enthusiasm and dedication as she does for Bharata Natyam and absorbs each lesson with ease.
	www.archanaarts.com /dancers.htm (292 words)

	Bharat Natyam by Sandhya Khurana
		Bharata Natyam is one of the eight major classical dance forms, which originated in south India.
		Sculptures of these graceful dancers in their arabesque poses can be seen chiseled in the ancient temple walls and gateways, especially in the famous temple complexes in Tanjore and Chidambaram.
		Bharata Natyam asks its sincere practitioners no less than a lifetime of dedication, discipline, creativity and constant enquiry into the philosophical and artistic traditions that gave birth to it.
	www.boloji.com /dances/00107.htm (409 words)

	Bharata-Natyam
		Bharata- Natyam is the most faithful style in relation to the rules enunciated in the "Natya Shastra", which is a treatise about drama, dance and music written around 2'000 years ago by the sage Bharata Muni.
		One has only to observe the thousands of sculptures of the temples to note the similitude of the attitudes of the dancers in stone and that of dances of today.
		Indian dance is above all religious and, in the past, was performed strictly in the temples by the "devadasis", female dancers who were attached to the temple hereditarily and dedicated to the God since childhood.
	www.geocities.com /Vienna/2861/Bharaeng.html (349 words)

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		The first sketch, entitled ‘Balance’, is a solo form performed by Vadivelu that uses elements of classical Bharata Natyam technique, such as use of foot and arm gestures, but expanded and stretched these movement elements away from the body’s centre.
		The prolonged articulation of the dancer’s toes became an important aspect of moving the language away from the classical technique.
		The fourth and final sketch is based upon a tirmanam, or abstract phrase, and comprises all three dancers moving along a set pathway from one side of the stage to another whilst isolating the top and lower parts of the body.
	www.surrey.ac.uk /Dance/AHRB/angika-residency-report.doc (680 words)

	Bharata Natyam dancer Medha Hari amber lynn Bharata Natyam dancer Medha Hari (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-25)
		Bharata Natyam dancer Medha Hari amber lynn Bharata Natyam dancer Medha Hari
		Medha Hari is a young Bharatanatyam virtuoso well-known in India, and is widely believed to be a living incarnation of one of the 26 apsaras.
		Smt.Anita Guha, received her formal training in Bharata Natyam from Sri Govindaraj Pillai of Bangalore, and later perfected her skills under the guidance of Smt.Ananda Shankar Jayanth.
	www.find-ask.com /Encyclopedia/Bharata_Natyam_dancer_Medha_Hari/Bharata_Natyam_dancer_Medha_Hari.html (438 words)

	Voice of Dance Forums: Bharata Natyam: production and the standards
		Bharata Natyam, in my view, is a spiritual discipline, and has nothing to do with politics.
		yes, one bharata natyam guru told me that it is often like politics...
		Re: Anita Ratnam, I want to add that she is not a Bharata Natyam dancer but her technique is a mixture ("fusion") of elements from 10 dance styles that she learnt at short workshops between her busy full-time job as a manager of one of the biggest Indian motorbike companies.
	chat.voiceofdance.com /showflat.php?Cat=&Board=publicreviews&Number=9355&page=0&view=expanded&sb=5&o=0&fpart=1 (530 words)

	Seven steps to undestanding Bharata Natyam - Introduction to Bharata Natyam
		Bharata Natyam, which originates from the state of Tamil Nadu in South India, is one of the most popular dance styles in India.
		This style is a direct descendant of devotional dances performed in the temples of South India from the tenth century to the middle of this century.
		Besides the school of Bharata Natyam associated with the state of Tamil Nadu, there is a Mysore school of Bharata Natyam which retains the traditions of temples and courts of the ancient Mysore state of Karnataka state.
	www.kanakasabha.com /sapta/bnatyam.htm (958 words)

	TKI - Discovering Dance
		Bharata natyam comes from Tamil Nadu, where nattuwanars (dance teachers) and devadasis (temple dancers) have handed it down through the centuries.
		Natyam means 'dance', and the prefix Bharata is thought to be an acronym comprising the first few letters of 'bhava', 'raga', and 'tala', so this dance form is incomplete without these components.
		The dancers often perform in unison and are grouped in parallel rows.
	www.tki.org.nz /r/arts/dance/discover_dance/fusion-dance_e.php (801 words)

	Bharatnatyam, (Bharathanathayam, Bharat Batyam or Bharath Nathyam) - Indian Classical Dance
		The genre of Bharat Natyam was developed by amalgamating a number of elements from the earlier forms of Dassi Attam and Sadr.
		It is difficult to determine the age of Bharat Natyam; this is due to the evolving nature of Indian dance.
		If one feels that Bharat Natyam is different enough to be considered a distinct genre, then we may safely say that it is only about 70 years old.
	www.chandrakantha.com /articles/indian_music/nritya/bharat_natyam.html (593 words)

	Seattle Dance Events - Bharata Natyam Recital by Chitra Visweswaran and Orchestra on Mar 25 2007 6:00PM
		Bharata Natyam Recital by Chitra Visweswaran and Orchestra
		She was awarded the National Scholarship for the advanced study of Bharata Natyam awarded by the Government of India.
		Chitraâs senior students and is one of the rising stars in Bharata Natyam.
	www.sulekha.com /events/evtdpnew.aspx?cid=212793&nma=SEA (685 words)

	The Place : Choreographers in residence : Angika (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-25)
		Angika is a leading British Indian dance company of the current generation and was founded in 1997 as a creative partnership between London based choreographers and Bharata Natyam dancers Mayuri Boonham and Subathra Subramaniam.
		The company is committed to developing the powerful and rich vocabulary of classical Bharata Natyam dance with an imaginative, contemporary approach.
		Angika do not fuse Bharata Natyam with other dance forms but innovate and build within the strengths and richness of its own unique vocabulary; as they believe that true artistic freedom is within the discipline of their respective form.
	www.theplace.org.uk /?lid=46&tmpl=printpage (324 words)

	BHARATA NATYAM - www.artindia.net - Indian Classical Performing Arts Portal. Since 1998.
		Bharata Natyam is one of the oldest dance forms of India.
		The revival of Bharata Natyam by pioneers such as E Krishna Iyer and Rukmini Devi Arundale brought the dance out of the temple precincts and onto the proscenium stage though it retained its essentially devotional character.
		Degree and Post Graduate courses covering the practice and theory of Bharata Natyam as well as the languages associated with its development are available at major universities of India.
	www.artindia.net /bharata.html (370 words)

	Education World: Web Directory: Arts: Performing Arts: Dance: Classical Indian: Bharata Natyam:
		Alarmel Valli - Bharata Natyam classical dance artiste of South India and an exponent of the Pandanallur tradition of this dance form.
		Bharata Natyam - The basics and origins of this dance.
		Chandikusum - This European dancer is a disciple of US Krishna Rao and his wife and has been dancing since 1988.
	dirs.educationworld.net /cat/56650 (827 words)

	Kalaa (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-25)
		Eight of the nine dancers are exponents of Bharata Natyam, two dancers are practitioners of Kuchipudi, while one of the dancers is a student of Kathak.
		Today, there are several different schools of Bharata Natyam in and out of India, further refining and extending this beautiful dance form.
		In its early years, it was quite similar to Bharata Natyam but developed into a court entertainment with more emphasis on footwork than on mudras (hand formations).
	www.princeton.edu /~kalaa/forms.htm (400 words)

	Medha Hari - Biocrawler (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-25)
		She started her Bharatanatyam lessons at the age of six, and became one of the top young Bharata Natyam dancers largely due to Anita Guha, her guru's, efforts.
		Medha Hari has been very fortunate to study with the guru who was awarded the Best Natyacharya (best dance teacher) title from Indian Fine Arts Society (Chennai) for 2 consecutive years, Best Natyacharya from Nrityopasana and Nritya Kalaimani.
		Smt.Anita Guha, received her formal training in Bharata Natyam (http://in.geocities.com/medhahari/bharata_natyam/bharata_natyam.html) from Sri Govindaraj Pillai of Bangalore, and later perfected her skills under the guidance of Smt.Ananda Shankar Jayanth.
	www.biocrawler.com /encyclopedia/Medha_Hari (229 words)

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