Bharatanatyam basics: 1.Namaskaram
Bharata Natyam (often spelled as Bharatanatyam) (read: Bhuh-ruh-tha-naat-yum) is one of India’s oldest and most dynamic classical dance forms with a history of more than two thousand years.
Bha for Bhaavam (expression)
Ra for Raagam (music)
Ta for Thaalam (rhythm)
The 3 syllables together form the word ‘Bharata’.
Natyam is a Sanskrit word that means ‘Dance’. Thus, Bharata Natyam is the dance form that unites expression, music & rhythm. (Bhaavam, Raagam & Thaalam)