Learn how to practice the 9 facial expressions for Bharata Natyam, Indian traditional dance

This classical Indian dance form originated in the temples of Tamil Nadu. In Bharata Natyam, the expressions represent The Nine Moods: Shringar (Delight), Hasya (Laughter), Karuna (Sorrow), Raudra (Anger), Veera (Courage), Bhayanaka (Fear), Bibhatsa (Disgust), Adbhuta (Wonder), Shanta (Peace).

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[shalinit]

Omg thank you so much I was looking for a video like this it helped me with my expressions and I don't agree with everyone saying that this is over acting...the point is to make sure that everyone can see your expressions and understand them

[ghanglaaarti]

Natural facial expressions I think very difficult but very simple 😍 thankyou

[pipulroy]

The music is so calm and relaxing. Simply loved ur video. 😊😊❤❤

[trishita]

I was literally confused about Navarasha... Thanks for this mam... Now it has became I really loved your expressions!!! You're great!😍

[aarushisingh]

i loved that she used vande mataram as the background music..

[gomathib]

Navarasams means 9 various types of Expressions which could be shown in BarathNaatyam and other Traditional forms of Dances.Dedicated to all Classical Dancers I know.

[narutowebby]

I must say, your makeup is beautiful especially your eyeliner!

[jsujathapadmaraj]

Great expression it helped me a lot for my competition thank u mam

[slokaguntupalli]

You should act in a movie! This is so helpful thank you 🙏

[dipeedebmazumderdebmazumde]

excellent fantastic superb fabulous just awesome.Thanks for this video

[rajkumardokania]

Really helped me understood each expression ❤
The way she explained what is the expression about was very nice 😊

[AYXN_Official]

Thx for the help it’s for my dance class.!🥰

[mohankumarmohankumar]

Here her expression is so much beautiful and wonderful I love this video

[rashibaranwal]

Thank you so much ma'am
It helped me alot

[sijisisilal]

Thanks for teaching me expressions 😚😗😗😚