Bharata Natyam - Classical Indian Hindu Temple Dance
'when the genius of dance is touched by the hands of God . . .'

Bharata Natyam originated over 3000 years ago in a South Indian Hindu Temple in the
district of Tamil Nadu. It was first danced by the Devadasis, handmaidens of God, who
devoted their lives to the dance and to the Gods.
Though the dance has moved from the temples to the theatres, the spirituality and the
devotion remains unchanged.

Shakti was trained in Bharata Natyam since the age of 3 under her mother, VasantaMala,
who was the first Japanese woman to introduce Indian Dance in Japan.

"Shakti's dances are odes to liberation, joy and love expressed with a gracious discipline and harmonious energy which is underlined with her classical training." 3 Weeks

Gurus:
Elappa - one of the foremost Gurus of Indian Dance
VasantaMala- Shakti's mother and teacher

Programme:
Alarippu – Invocation
Anjali – Prayer to Lord Shiva
Thillana –Pure dance of rhythm and joy
Shiva Tandava – Dance of Shiva, Lord of creation, destruction and dance