Joining Formalities

Bharathanatyam is an art form that demands a practice routine, regularity in attending classes, focus, and cooperation. Here are a few tips to ponder if this art form suits you:

Like any other dance or exercise forms, initial months will be hard with araimandi posture. Araimandi posture is very important for Bharathanatyam. For this posture, feet must be at 170-180-degree angle, legs form a diamond and knees are bent. Upper body is kept straight. Most of the adavus are performed in this posture.
Try and give a big smile when you are standing in araimandi. Maintain it for a minute.
Bharathanatyam was traditionally taught in guru-shishya parampara. The art form requires complete obedience to the guru.

This dance depicts stories from Indian literature and mythology. An exposure to Indian culture, traditions, gods and goddesses, and Indian classical music would enable a student to relate and perform better.
Dance theory is mostly in Sanskrit. One should be able to reproduce the exact sounds taught.
Rigorous and consistent practice schedule is required