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Curated blogs, podcasts, interviews and other posts from eminent practitioners, teachers, enthusiasts, sincere students and involved ecosystem players related to the artform.
Abhinaya: The Art of Emoting
Smt. Dipti Deepak, Bharatanatyam Teacher and Choreographer
Abhinaya is the soul of Bharatanatyam, the art of conveying emotion through the face, the eyes and the body. Smt. Dipti Deepak explores how a dancer learns to feel, and then to show.
Read post →Music in Bharatanatyam
Dr. Ramakrishna Easwaran, Neurosurgeon and Carnatic lyricist/composer, Trichy
A Carnatic composer reflects on how music and dance are inseparable in Bharatanatyam, and why the lyricist writes with a dancer in mind.
Read post →The Student, The Guru, The Sun
Vedika Anand, Grade 10, Gear Innovative International School, Bangalore
A young student's essay on the most important relationship in Bharatanatyam: the one between the shishya and the guru.
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Arangetram tips for parents
Sreedevi · 20 Jul 2026
My daughter's arangetram is in a few months. What are the key things we should plan for: costume, venue, accompanists, budget? Would love to hear from parents and gurus who have been through this.
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Welcome to the NaatyaBhoomi community!
Mridula Sriram · 15 Jul 2026
Welcome! This community is a space for dancers, teachers, students and enthusiasts to exchange ideas, thoughts and questions about Bharatanatyam and Indian classical dance. Introduce yourself and start a conversation!
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NaatyaBhoomi's aim is to create a one stop shop for Indian performing arts, widening the reach of the art forms and helping people gain a historical perspective on their origin and history.
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- Mridula Sriram: Founder and Curator
- Anumitha: Technology Advisor