Why is Bharatanatyam a classical dance?
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It is having a defined form and posture. This dance is well defined with how to use different part of your body. You can do your way of creation however it should be with in the definition given in natyashashthra.
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Monalisa Bose
BHARATNATYAM CLASSICAL DANCE & RABHINDRA NRITYA TEACHER
Because this dance is originated from ancient INDIA. not only bharatnatyam, but also kathak, manipuri, odissi, kuchipuri, kathakali, mahiniattam are classical dance.
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Priya Kaul
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By definition, classical means long established or traditional. Bharatanatyam originated a long time ago and the movement practice and form was standarised and structured, a tradition followed till date. This is my understanding of why Bharatanatyam is a classical dance. Hope it answers your query :)
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Raveena Mathur
Thats because its theory can be traced back to the Natya Shastra of Bharat Muni (400 BC). It originated in Tamil Nadu an is one of the purest forms of Dance. Lord Shiva in Nataraja form is considered the God of this dance. It is considered as the fire dance form ( classification on the basis of 5 elements...
read more Thats because its theory can be traced back to the Natya Shastra of Bharat Muni (400 BC). It originated in Tamil Nadu an is one of the purest forms of Dance. Lord Shiva in Nataraja form is considered the God of this dance. It is considered as the fire dance form ( classification on the basis of 5 elements essential for survival). read less
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because lord shiva used to do this dance as a tandav dance thats why its originated indian classical dance .....
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Sudeshna Pal
of course it is a classical dance form.this is difficult and beautiful dance form.it is a South Indian dance form.
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Bharatanatyam is classical dance because it has mudra,specific rythem.In ancient times devdasi performing bharatnatyam. They perform in temple that's why it is very classic.
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Classical art is rich in tradition, culture and spiritual and so Bharathanatyam is a classical dance
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Garima Agarwal
AAyurimA Dance Academy ( Dance Dil se)
Bharatnatyam is basically belongs from tamilnadu, you can called it Shiva dance. There is lots of mudhras & posture's.
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