Bharatanatyam
/ˌbʌrʌtəˈnɑːtjʌm
/noun [mass noun]
A classical dance form of southern India: refinement is the essence of Bharatanatyam...
- The Indian classical dance form - Bharatanatyam - does not need to run after updating.
- It also offers classes in Kathak, folk, Bharatanatyam, European classical ballet, contemporary western Salsa and Jazz.
- Watching young steps explore the classical modes of Bharatanatyam and Kuchipudi is uplifting.
Origin
From Sanskrit bharatanāṭya, literally 'the dance of Bharata', from Bharata, reputed to be the author of the Nāṭyaśāstra, a manual of dramatic art.