Beats of Bharatanatyam: Stepping Into Tradition
Feb 26, 2022
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Originally posted on January 18 2019 on verdemagazine.com
Junior Pooja Akella has been dancing Bharatanatyam — a traditional Indian dance — since she was eight years old, inspired by her mother’s dancing. The style of dance has strong roots in Indian religion and culture, telling mythology and legends through intricate footwork and exaggerated facial expressions. Akella details her jewelry and outfits, her preparation for performances and gives us a glimpse of some Bharatanatyam steps.
Co-written with Sasha Poor.
