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Indian Folk Dance: Bharatanatyam taster session

Tutor: Priya Sundar, dance teacher, performer and choreographer

Join our South Asian dance expert, Priya, for a fun taster session in which she introduces Bharatanatyam, one of the oldest forms of traditional Indian classical dance. Includes light dance moves with steps and hand gestures, and a warm up.

Preparation

Make sure you have plenty of space to move and clear any potential hazards; avoid eating a big meal just before the session.

Video time

48 minutes

Indian Classical Dance: Bharatanatyam taster session with Priya Sundar

Bharatanatyam Taster Session
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This session is part of an ongoing series. You can find a playlist of all Priya's previous sessions on our YouTube channel

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