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Dance theory

Understanding the language of Bharatanatyam.

Alongside practical training, students study hand gestures and their prayoga, or usage. These materials are drawn from the academy’s original teaching archive.

Asamyuta Hastas

Single hand gestures.

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Asamyuta Hasta Prayogas

The usage of single hand gestures.

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Samyuta Hastas

Double hand gestures are studied as part of the academy’s theory lessons. Please ask your teacher for the current study material.

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