Dancers
Adyar K. Lakshman, Alarmel Valli, Aparna Keshaviah, Balasaraswati (1918-1984), Charulatha Jayaraman, Chitra Visweswaran, Francis Barboza, Hema Rajagopalan, Kala Bharati, Kay Poursine
Arangetram
Guidelines for the debut Bharata Natyam performance, hints and preparatory help.
Bharata Natyam technique and symbols
Elements, inspirations and history of this style. Collection of streaming videos and large photo gallery included.
Bharata Natyam videos online
Free streaming QuickTime videos of Pandanallur-Vazhuvoor style performed by professional dancers.
Brief historical overview
Article highlighting some historical aspects.
Devadasi's, the sacred Hindu temple dancers
Large article on the original practices of Sadir and Bharata Natyam, its religious and spiritual aspects, and the evolution of the Devadasi system.
Elements of the technique
Overview of some basic elements of Bharata Natyam by Parimal Phadke.
Hand gestures
Illustrated explanations of key hasta's.
Survey by Annapoorna Anand
Information on most aspects of Bharata Natyam.
T.Balasaraswati's speech at the Tamil Isai Sa
One of the most revered dancers sheds light on her vision of Bharata Natyam.
Thakita
Commercial mini-encyclopedia on Bharata Natyam. Contains video clippings, text, illustrations, glossary.
The master gurus
Article by one of the top Bharata Natyam critics, Gowri Ramnarayan, provides a historical perspective on the nattuvanars and the evolution of the teaching practices.
Wikipedia article
Encyclopedia article with illustrations, bibliography and a list of multimedia resources.