My Experience of Learning Indian Classical Dance

Bharatanatyam demands precision and expression. My instructor taught me the mudras (hand gestures) that tell stories—shankha (conch) for peace, hamsa (swan) for grace. Dancing to the mridangam drum, I learned to convey emotions through facial expressions and footwork. This dance isn’t just movement; it’s a spiritual practice, a way to connect with Indian mythology and culture.

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