Mārgam is the traditional name given to the full-evening repertoire of Bharatanatyam. It consists of a sequence of items with varied choreographic structures such as Alarippu, Jatiswaram, Varnam, Tillana, and so forth. They are classical masterpieces, originally composed and created by the Tanjore-Quartett in the 18th C in the court of the King of Tanjore (Tanjavur), from their expertise in music, dance and the scriptures. What has come to be known as Bharatanatyam developed from this repertoire...read more

Though there are many interpretations for movement and expression in India, grounded in regional movement and aesthetic preferences, performing arts in general look back upon a common yet diverse tradition that evolved over millennia given the rich history of India, well documented in the Natyasastra. This treatise compiled around the 3rd C BC amazes not only with its historic implications but also insight into embodiment when approached from a current research perspective. It describes an all-inclusive practice incorporating...read more