Bharatnatyam is very popular and the oldest among all the classical dances in India. The dance is traditional and is known for its grace, expressions and postures.

The dance is mainly about stories of Gods and Goddesses. The Abhinaya is the most exclusive feature of this dance form, wherein one can witness perfection in the movements of the eyes and hands.

The meaning of Bharatnatyam is:
BHA = Bhava (expression)
                                   RA = Raga (music)
                                   TA = Tala (rhythm)
                                   NATYAM = Dance
Which means, putting together expression, music and rhythm evolves this dance - Bharatnatyam.

ARANGETRAM OR RANGAPRAVESHA
'Arangetram' is a Tamil word where 'aranga' means 'raised floor' and 'etram' means 'climbing'.

'Rangapravesha' is a Kannada word, 'ranga' meaning 'stage' and 'pravesha' meaning 'enter'.

This is the first public performance of an artist, a testing time for both, the guru's (teacher) knowledge and the shishya's (disciple) talent.

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