Bharatanatyam is well known as one of the ancient dance form of South Asia. There are various aspects; Pure Dance (known as Nritta), Story - telling or dramatic known as Nāṭya or Abhinaya, or combination of both and many others.
Learning Bharatanatyam like any other education requires its understanding, systematic approach and practicing it under trained teacher (Guru).
This book will act as a textbook at Primary (Foundation) Level providing systematic approach to learn its key fundamental aspects which any beginner should understand and learn.
Who can use this book? One of my primary objectives while writing this book is to prepare anyone to learn Bharatanatyam.
So once you have finish reading this book and apply the principles practicing it then you are ready to learn the next level of Indian classical dancing.
This book will be useful for anyone who would like to learn and understand the Primary (foundation) elements of Indian Classical Dancing.
Book will also assist in preparing students for various examination boards at the Primary Level.
For Teachers or any Dance Institute, this will also act as guidebook and checklist.
One of my main focuses while writing this was the concern for parents who usually encourage their kids to learn this dance form in various Institutions. However they are sometime not able to support their kids learning at home. This book will help Parents to understand and assist the learning of their kids.
This book cannot replace Teacher – In fact any book cannot replace the need of a Teacher or Guru to learn this Dance form. However book like any note writing greatly assist in learning and memorizing the key ideas.
I really hope that everyone enjoy and have a great learning this beautiful dance form.
Thank You, Shubha Sachin Founder & Director of Mayura Dances. UK Provisional Member of ISTD.