Is it possible for a 40 year old man to learn dance?

Dance and Rhythm -- Evolution of Bharatanatyam...

The word Bharatanatyam is erroneously thought to translate into dance of India (Bharat natyam). However, the correct etymology would be ‘bha’ from bhava or expression, ‘ra’ from raaga or melody and ‘ta’ from taalam or rhythm. Natyam in Sanskrit means dance filled with drama. Therefore, the correct translation would be a...

Read full article >

Popular Indian Dance Forms - Classical and folk

The melting pot of cultural India offers more than 15 different dance forms. No other culture can boast of so many different dance forms as India. Classical and folk dances of India According to the Sangeet Natak Academy, which is the governing body for theatre arts and dance, there are 8 principle Indian dance forms....

Read full article >

Famous South Indian Classical Dance Forms

We all accept that Indian classical dance forms are originated from diverse parts of the country and it is firmly rooted in the Sanskrit Hindu text called Natya Shastra.  In Indian culture, classical dance plays an important role as it helps reflect the mythological stories from time to time. Today, the Indian classical...

Read full article >

Manifold benefits of dancing

Dancing can be taken up as a hobby and a way to live a healthy life. It can take you to a new high in life where you feel great about yourself and life in general. Dancing is great for health and people often start joining dance classes as an interesting form of physical activities. Here are listed few health benefits of...

Read full article >