However, Bharata is also a name for the country of India and natyam is the Tamil word for the art of dance-drama. place and then in space. Among the many styles of dance that we have on the subcontinent. Dress Bharatanatyam Dress. It also requires the performer to possess a good posture while dancing. It is subtle with more spontaneous expressions. In poses where Bharata natyam serves the expression of Hindu Natyam and Nritta combined and produce a perfect harmony of technique and expression. From this apex a second triangle is conceived with the In the first position, the entire foot touches the Nritta is pure dance. It is indigenous to the Tamil Nadu region and prevalent in southern India. the 'ardhamandali' position. Prior to the 1930s, the art was the preserve of a professional community of artists known in the Tamil-speaking regions as melakkarar (“artists of a troupe or guild”). It is a mirror of the Universe reflected through a series of emotional states. Bharatanatyam technique may be discussed under two broad heads, namely nritta and abhinaya. Theory and technique of Bharatanatyam are based on the literal works 'Natyasatram' and 'Abhinaya Darpanam'. The authentic Bharata natyam is still deeply rooted in the spiritual Hindu heritage. Bharatanatyam recitals also have a pantomime section, where the hands use gestures to tell the story, and facial expressions are used to convey the mood. Bhedas and Eye Movements:- Bharatanatyam technique includes many other elements, such as elaborate neck and eye movements. Bharatnatyam conceives INTRODUCTION PERFORMANCE MUSIC, COSTUME AND MAKE UP TECHNIQUE DANCERS Adavu form the basis of the nritta technique of Bharatnatyam. first movement in which the feet are turned sideways, the knees are bent and the