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TatTvamAsi
03 May 2009, 04:06 PM
Namaste,

Here is one of the most splendid performances of Bharatanatyam seen by the public:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FBHsPYd6TKw

It is by the renowned artiste Padmashri Kamala Lakshman!

And, to top it off, the rAga is Hindolam!

This dance is an embodiment of bliss IMO.

Enjoy!

Namaskar

saidevo
03 May 2009, 10:40 PM
Excellent. The BharatanAtyam dance peformances given by the NAtyAnjali troupe of Chidambaram are also in the same mould:

http://www.youtube.com/results?search_type=&search_query=natyanjali+chidambaram&aq=3&oq=natyan

sunyata07
07 August 2011, 01:26 PM
Namaste,

Sorry to be reviving an old thread, but I felt I had to share with the forum an absolutely gorgeous performance, which includes Abhinaya (acting aspect) in the dance. If you haven't seen it, here it is:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2ToRU47nq-g

Amazing how expressive this style of dance is, that it doesn't just include graceful and sometimes athletic movements, but also facial expressions and mudras that can show the emotion of the performer. The video makes it look like the dancer can't take her eyes off Lord Krishna, heartfully imploring Him not to leave. A true joy for the eyes and ears. :)

Om namah Shivaya

rainbowlotus
24 August 2011, 11:01 AM
I love Bharatanatyam. Soon I will be actually starting Bharatanatyam classes

Eastern Mind
24 August 2011, 04:41 PM
I love Bharatanatyam. Soon I will be actually starting Bharatanatyam classes

Vannakkam: Wow, lucky you. Best wishes with it.

Aum Namasivaya

rainbowlotus
11 September 2011, 06:56 AM
Vannakkam: Wow, lucky you. Best wishes with it.

Aum Namasivaya

Sorry it's taken me so long to reply but yes I shall be starting soon! Probably next week, and I've heard that the teacher is awesome. I found out that I'll be the only non Indian in my city and probably the only black person. I'm excited but nervous. Thanks for the good wishes :)