Learn Bharatanatyam, one adavu at a time

Structured video lessons covering adavus, hasta mudras, margam repertoire and abhinaya — taught step by step, at your own pace.

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The foundational basic steps (adavus) every Bharatanatyam student starts with.

4 lessons · 44m · Guru Smt. Kamala Devi

Step-by-step breakdown of Alarippu, the traditional opening dance of a margam.

4 lessons · 44m · Guru Shri Ravi Shankar

Facial expression and storytelling technique for padams and javalis.

3 lessons · 30m · Guru Smt. Lakshmi Priya

Learn the 28 single-hand (asamyukta) gestures and how they're used in storytelling.

3 lessons · 30m · Guru Smt. Kamala Devi

Pure dance (nritta) piece set to a raga, focusing on symmetry and rhythm.

3 lessons · 30m · Guru Shri Ravi Shankar