Benefits of
Bharatanatyam
Physical Health
Through regular practice, dancers build endurance, strength, flexibility, balance, and coordination over time.
Mental Health
Bharatanatyam presents the brain with new challenges, building new neurological pathways.
Emotional Intelligence
Through the various characters they portray in dance,
Bharatanatyam dancers experience the full range of human emotions, beyond what may come up in their daily lives.
Empathy
By thinking through the nuances of each character, dancers learn to observe each situation from a different perspective, which cultivates understanding of others feelings.
Teamwork
Group choreography allows dancers to practice interacting with others respectfully, working cooperatively, and prioritizing group cohesion.
Flow
Dancers learn to deal with problems as they arise. Dancers tend to be very adaptable, quickly adjusting to new situations.
Beauty
Through the lens of Bharatanatyam, dancers begin to see the beauty in all of nature and the human condition, appreciating the details and expanding their idea of beauty. This results in the dancer bringing a sense of aesthetics to all aspects of life.
Culture
Bharatanatyam gives students a much deeper understanding of India’s history, values, traditions, and artistry.
Spiritual Gain
Dance is a form of active meditation. The mind silences itself allowing the dancer moments of mental stillness, clarity, and pure joy.
Longevity
Those who choose to stay on the path of Bharatanatyam, tend to stay fit, active, healthy, and happy into their senior years and beyond.