Bharata Natyam is a type of Indian Classical Dance which combines elements of Britta (pure dance) and Nritya (dance expression). It takes many years to master the movements of hand gestures, legs and eyes. This dance originated from Tamil Nadu in the Southern part of India. Traditionally, this dance is presented by a solo female dancer, but is more commonly performed by a group of dancers these days. A full presentation of the dance shall consist of six stages: Alarippu, Jatiswaram, Sabdam, Varnam, Padam and Lerevela. Bharata Natyam is one of the oldest dances known to the Hindu society and it was choreographed based on Hindu religious elements and stories from ancient Sanskrit writings of Natyashastra. Dancers imitates the movements of flame to express the mystical manifestions of fire element in human body—a combination of the feminine and masculine elements.

Bharata Natyam is a type of Indian Classical Dance which combines elements of Britta (pure dance) and Nritya (dance expression). It takes many years to master the movements of hand gestures, legs and eyes. This dance originated from Tamil Nadu in the Southern part of India. Traditionally, this dance is presented by a solo female dancer, but is more commonly performed by a group of dancers these days. A full presentation of the dance shall consist of six stages: Alarippu, Jatiswaram, Sabdam, Varnam, Padam and Lerevela. Bharata Natyam is one of the oldest dances known to the Hindu society and it was choreographed based on Hindu religious elements and stories from ancient Sanskrit writings of Natyashastra. Dancers imitates the movements of flame to express the mystical manifestions of fire element in human body—a combination of the feminine and masculine elements.

Padam is the second sequence in the Bharatanatyam, a dance comprising 7 sequences. It is an expression of worship, humility, and a solemn spiritual message or religious prayer.\n\nCharacteristics:\n∙4th sequence in the Bharatanatyam, one of the 8 major traditional dances recognized by the Indian government\n∙Only performed by female dancers\n\nPerformed by Parul Shah\nDirected by Parul Shah

Padam is the second sequence in the Bharatanatyam, a dance comprising 7 sequences. It is an expression of worship, humility, and a solemn spiritual message or religious prayer.\n\nCharacteristics:\n∙4th sequence in the Bharatanatyam, one of the 8 major traditional dances recognized by the Indian government\n∙Only performed by female dancers\n\nPerformed by Parul Shah\nDirected by Parul Shah

Padam is the second sequence in the Bharatanatyam, a dance comprising 7 sequences. It is an expression of worship, humility, and a solemn spiritual message or religious prayer.\n\nCharacteristics:\n∙4th sequence in the Bharatanatyam, one of the 8 major traditional dances recognized by the Indian government\n∙Only performed by female dancers\n\nPerformed by Parul Shah\nDirected by Parul Shah

Padam is the second sequence in the Bharatanatyam, a dance comprising 7 sequences. It is an expression of worship, humility, and a solemn spiritual message or religious prayer.\n\nCharacteristics:\n∙4th sequence in the Bharatanatyam, one of the 8 major traditional dances recognized by the Indian government\n∙Only performed by female dancers\n\nPerformed by Parul Shah\nDirected by Parul Shah

Padam is the second sequence in the Bharatanatyam, a dance comprising 7 sequences. It is an expression of worship, humility, and a solemn spiritual message or religious prayer.\n\nCharacteristics:\n∙4th sequence in the Bharatanatyam, one of the 8 major traditional dances recognized by the Indian government\n∙Only performed by female dancers\n\nPerformed by Parul Shah\nDirected by Parul Shah

The Batak tribe has a population of over 8 million, making it the largest indigenous community in Indonesia. They live in the area near Lake Toba, the world’s largest volcanic lake in Sumatra. ‘Tandok’ is the basket that Batak women fill with rice during harvest season to express gratitude to the gods. To the Bataks with a deep-rooted agrarian culture, tandok is a sacred symbol of the life and survival of the community. Embas Tandok is performed during a traditional Batak ritual where the tandok is brought over, usually by 4 female dancers. The dancers wear the traditional black and red Batak costume, and use the tandok, ulos (traditional handwoven textile in the shape of a long scarf), and a sarong. The dance is performed in a traditional stage to the music of a Gondang (traditional Sumatran music ensemble). Embas Tandok is an expression of the Batak people’s prayer for longevity, the unity of the family community, and respect for their ancestors on the occasion of the rice harvest.\n\nCharacteristics:\n∙Danced by female dancers\n∙Originated from a ritual to give thanks for the rice harvest\n\nPerformed by Marwar Budaya Dance Atelier\nDirected by Maria Sofia Trimawarsanti\nChoreographed by Maria Sofia Trimawarsanti

The Batak tribe has a population of over 8 million, making it the largest indigenous community in Indonesia. They live in the area near Lake Toba, the world’s largest volcanic lake in Sumatra. ‘Tandok’ is the basket that Batak women fill with rice during harvest season to express gratitude to the gods. To the Bataks with a deep-rooted agrarian culture, tandok is a sacred symbol of the life and survival of the community. Embas Tandok is performed during a traditional Batak ritual where the tandok is brought over, usually by 4 female dancers. The dancers wear the traditional black and red Batak costume, and use the tandok, ulos (traditional handwoven textile in the shape of a long scarf), and a sarong. The dance is performed in a traditional stage to the music of a Gondang (traditional Sumatran music ensemble). Embas Tandok is an expression of the Batak people’s prayer for longevity, the unity of the family community, and respect for their ancestors on the occasion of the rice harvest.\n\nCharacteristics:\n∙Danced by female dancers\n∙Originated from a ritual to give thanks for the rice harvest\n\nPerformed by Marwar Budaya Dance Atelier\nDirected by Maria Sofia Trimawarsanti\nChoreographed by Maria Sofia Trimawarsanti

The Batak tribe has a population of over 8 million, making it the largest indigenous community in Indonesia. They live in the area near Lake Toba, the world’s largest volcanic lake in Sumatra. ‘Tandok’ is the basket that Batak women fill with rice during harvest season to express gratitude to the gods. To the Bataks with a deep-rooted agrarian culture, tandok is a sacred symbol of the life and survival of the community. Embas Tandok is performed during a traditional Batak ritual where the tandok is brought over, usually by 4 female dancers. The dancers wear the traditional black and red Batak costume, and use the tandok, ulos (traditional handwoven textile in the shape of a long scarf), and a sarong. The dance is performed in a traditional stage to the music of a Gondang (traditional Sumatran music ensemble). Embas Tandok is an expression of the Batak people’s prayer for longevity, the unity of the family community, and respect for their ancestors on the occasion of the rice harvest.\n\nCharacteristics:\n∙Danced by female dancers\n∙Originated from a ritual to give thanks for the rice harvest\n\nPerformed by Marwar Budaya Dance Atelier\nDirected by Maria Sofia Trimawarsanti\nChoreographed by Maria Sofia Trimawarsanti

The Batak tribe has a population of over 8 million, making it the largest indigenous community in Indonesia. They live in the area near Lake Toba, the world’s largest volcanic lake in Sumatra. ‘Tandok’ is the basket that Batak women fill with rice during harvest season to express gratitude to the gods. To the Bataks with a deep-rooted agrarian culture, tandok is a sacred symbol of the life and survival of the community. Embas Tandok is performed during a traditional Batak ritual where the tandok is brought over, usually by 4 female dancers. The dancers wear the traditional black and red Batak costume, and use the tandok, ulos (traditional handwoven textile in the shape of a long scarf), and a sarong. The dance is performed in a traditional stage to the music of a Gondang (traditional Sumatran music ensemble). Embas Tandok is an expression of the Batak people’s prayer for longevity, the unity of the family community, and respect for their ancestors on the occasion of the rice harvest.\n\nCharacteristics:\n∙Danced by female dancers\n∙Originated from a ritual to give thanks for the rice harvest\n\nPerformed by Marwar Budaya Dance Atelier\nDirected by Maria Sofia Trimawarsanti\nChoreographed by Maria Sofia Trimawarsanti

The Batak tribe has a population of over 8 million, making it the largest indigenous community in Indonesia. They live in the area near Lake Toba, the world’s largest volcanic lake in Sumatra. ‘Tandok’ is the basket that Batak women fill with rice during harvest season to express gratitude to the gods. To the Bataks with a deep-rooted agrarian culture, tandok is a sacred symbol of the life and survival of the community. Embas Tandok is performed during a traditional Batak ritual where the tandok is brought over, usually by 4 female dancers. The dancers wear the traditional black and red Batak costume, and use the tandok, ulos (traditional handwoven textile in the shape of a long scarf), and a sarong. The dance is performed in a traditional stage to the music of a Gondang (traditional Sumatran music ensemble). Embas Tandok is an expression of the Batak people’s prayer for longevity, the unity of the family community, and respect for their ancestors on the occasion of the rice harvest.\n\nCharacteristics:\n∙Danced by female dancers\n∙Originated from a ritual to give thanks for the rice harvest\n\nPerformed by Marwar Budaya Dance Atelier\nDirected by Maria Sofia Trimawarsanti\nChoreographed by Maria Sofia Trimawarsanti