: Dramatic dance or "dance-drama" where the performer portrays specific characters from stories or mythology. Natiya Kiramam : The "way of the dance," often explained through the Yatho Thrishti
: The rule of dance. "Yato Hastas Tato Drishti..."—where the hand goes, the eyes follow; where the eyes go, the mind follows; where the mind goes, the mood (Bhava) is created. Natiya Margam bharatanatyam grade 3 theory notes
: Dance that conveys meaning through hand gestures and facial expressions ( Bhavam ). Items like Shabdam and Varnam fall here. : Dramatic dance or "dance-drama" where the performer
: The climax, featuring fast-paced rhythmic patterns and statuesque poses. 4. Important Shlokas and Mudras Natiya Margam : Dance that conveys meaning through
: Used to show the bird, a creeper, or throwing a tilak.
Double-hand gestures (e.g., Anjali, Kapota).
: Offering of flowers to the deity, guru, and audience. Alarippu : A rhythmic warm-up piece meaning "to bloom."