About Bharatanatyam
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Bharatanatyam is a Classical Indian dance art form taking its 
root from the southern district of Thanjavur, in the state of 
Tamil Nadu in India.In case of Bharatanatyam, the dance was born 
in temples as an offering to the gods. In more than two thousand 
years of its recorded history, Bharatanatyam has reigned supreme 
for the precision and perfection of movements

Sage Bharata's Natyasastra is the origin of Bharatanatyam. This 
text describes in detail, the allowed movements of the eyes, 
neck, hands, limbs, legs, expressions, costume, stage 
decorations, stage lighting, etc. With its origin rooted in this 
text, the dance's awareness of the human form allows it to fully 
explore the body's immense power of expression

BHARATANATYAM Is a combination of : 
Bhava (expression),
Raga (music or melody), 
Tala (rhythm or beats) and 
Natyam meaning dance. 

About Me
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I was born and brought up in Chennai, now currently settled in 
Minnesota (Richfield)
I had the privilege and opportunity to learn this art from well 
known danseuse Kalaimamani Ranganayaki Jayaraman in India – for 
a period of 17 years and have given several performances in 
Cultural centres and various Television Channels in India. Had 
won several recognitions & awards during my career.
Have  specialised in the following segments of Bharatanatyam :
-	Pushpanjali
-	Alarippu
-	Shabdam
-	Jatheeswaram
-	Varnam
-	Popular Thillana & Other Classical Padams.

Classes
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Was teaching dance for several students in India.Have started 
taking classes at richfield .I am keen to teach dance & share my 
experiences to those who are willing to learn this divine art 
form. 

If interested call me at 612 284 2143 .
My mail id is akilaguruprasad@yahoo.com