Welcome to Natyanjali,
The Home of Bharata Natyam, the classical dance of South India.
What is Bharata Natyam?
Bharata Natyam is an ancient South Indian Classical Dance form that is over 2000 years old. It combines rhythm, body movements, and facial expressions. The themes of the dances in Bharata Natyam are from the Hindu religion and mythology. The graceful expressions follow the mood created by the melodious tunes from classical music.
Mastery of this dance form requires many years of mental and physical discipline. Bharata Natyam is an outward physical expression of inner spiritual feelings. Ultimately, Bharata Natyam is a dance form to align the mind, body, and spirit!
GURU
Dr. Malini Krishnamurtht is the Artistic Director of the ‘Natyanjali School of Dance in West Covina, California. An exponent in Bharata Natyam, Malini is an acclaimed performer with many noteworthy performances to her credit in the US. India and Europe. Malini is regarded as a superb choreographer and an ‘exceptional teacher who has transformed many young children into passionate and superb dancers. In recognition of her contribution to teaching dance in the Indian community, the Hindu Temple Society of Southern California has conferred on her the title of "Asthana Vidushi" which translates as "Community Scholar Teacher".
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FAQ's
The most popular questions to discuss in Bharata Natyam
The minimum age for children to start learning Bharata Natyam is 5 years.
Please follow the enroll button and schedule a free consultation to discuss your enrollment interest.
Yes. Bharata Natyam is a classical dance style and has its origin in the Natya Shastra written by Sage Bharata.
Yes, Bharata Natyam is from the state of Tamil Nadu in India
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This is a great class. The teacher is very nice and my daughter enjoys her class.
This is a great class. The teacher is very nice and my daughter enjoys her class.
This is a great class. The teacher is very nice and my daughter enjoys her class.