Beauty of bharatnatyam in education | Smita Mahajan | TEDxPodar Intl School Sangli

Core Principles of Bharatanatyam Training - Bharatanatyam pedagogy follows a well-planned, logical syllabus developed over years [4] - Training progresses from basic alphabets (adavu) to intricate steps, actions, and body movements [5] - Alphabets combine into words, words into sentences, and sentences into paragraphs to form an essay, mirroring the construction of dance compositions [5][6] - Core elements (corvoy) are combined and choreographed to create compositions like Alahhari, Jati Swaram, and Tilana for stage performance [6][7] Holistic Development Through Dance - Bharatanatyam enhances the sense of symmetry and balance, impacting daily life [8][9] - The interpretative aspect (abhinaya) involves understanding human relationships and emotions, connecting mythological narratives to real-life experiences [9][10][14] - Dance touches upon science, mathematics (proportions, speeds), history, and aesthetics, fostering a sense of beauty in everything [16][17] - Art, including dance, is considered a basic human need, enriching the human experience [16][18] Emotional and Relational Depth - Portraying characters requires understanding their background and the core feelings of human bonding, such as the love between mother and child [9][10] - Traditional or mythological characters convey timeless emotions and sentiments, allowing for easy connection [13][14] - Dance allows one to connect with various human relationships, such as friendship, and to recognize godly-like qualities in everyday people [15][16]