List of Asamyuta Hasta (Single Handed Gestures) & Samyuta Hasta (Double Handed Gestures) used in Bharatanatyam

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Hastas or Hasta Mudras are an integral part of Bharatanatyam, where stories are brought to life through  intricate hand gestures combined with beautiful facial expressions and dynamic movements. There are 52 Hasta Mudras which are divided into 28  single handed gestures  or Asamyuta Hastas and 24  double Handed gestures or Samyuta Hastas. These Hastas are used […]

The Art Of Storytelling Through Dance

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“The Art of Storytelling through Dance” Pushpanjali Dance Company uses storytelling techniques from the ancient and traditional classical dance form Bharatanatyam where intricate hand gestures, beautiful facial expressions and graceful dance movements bring stories to life. Storytelling is a popular performing art in India. Each region has developed its own style and tradition of story […]

Bharatanatyam

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In India dance is an inseparable component of the cultural fabric of society. Dance is an expression of celebration and joy and is performed on all auspicious occasions. The general festive ethos of different communities and regions in India change with different occasions like the harvest of crops, weddings and various festivals. Tracing through the […]

Prajyoti Madhusudan

Prajyoti Madhusudan is the Artistic director of Pushpanjali Dance Company which was formed in 2002. She received her dance training in Bharatanatyam under the guidance of Guru Gopinath Nair. She also received training from G. Karunambal of the famous Sri Rajarajeswari Bharatha Natya Kala Mandir, one of the most prestigious dance institutions in Mumbai. She […]

Soumya Abraham

Soumya Abraham

Soumya Abraham has been training in Bharatnatyam for the past 11 years under Mrs. Prajyoti Madhusudan. Soumya has been teaching Bharatnatyam at Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan, Manchester for the past 3 years. As well as Bollywood dance in Pushpanjali Dance Company. She is currently working in Queen Ethelburga’s College as a Teacher of Mathematics. Soumya has […]