Classification of Bharatnatyam

 ▪️Alarippu: It is the beginning of dance with simple posses and movements. It seeks to get the blessing from the God. It helps the dancer to get ready for the performance.

▪️Jatishwara: It is the pure form of dance in which body movements are synchronized with the Swara of Raga and Tala. 

▪️Shabda: It includes abhinaya in the song which generally praises the glory of God. 

▪️Varnam: Dance and emotions synchronized with Raga and Tala. 

▪️Padam: It is a mastery over abhinaya expressed by the performer. 

▪️Jawali: Short love-lyrics performed at a faster tempo. 

▪️Thillana: It is the last stage of performance which comprise of pure dance, high spirited body movements and complicated variation in rhythm.

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