Bharatanatyam Performance, 2000

Photograph of an unidentified Bharatanatyam performer striking a classical pose through expressive hand gestures (mudra). Bharatanatyam, a classical dance style of India, is indigenous to the Tamil Nadu region and prevalent in southern India. Bharatanatyam serves the expression of Hindu religious themes and devotions. Bharatanatyam was originally performed exclusively by female temple dancers… more

Photograph of an unidentified Bharatanatyam performer striking a classical pose through expressive hand gestures (mudra). Bharatanatyam, a classical dance style of India, is indigenous to the Tamil Nadu region and prevalent in southern India. Bharatanatyam serves the expression of Hindu religious themes and devotions. Bharatanatyam was originally performed exclusively by female temple dancers… more

Photograph of an unidentified Bharatanatyam performer striking a classical pose through expressive hand gestures (mudra). Bharatanatyam, a classical dance style of India, is indigenous to the Tamil Nadu region and prevalent in southern India. Bharatanatyam serves the expression of Hindu religious themes and devotions. Bharatanatyam was originally performed exclusively by female temple dancers… more

Photograph of a group of unidentified individuals onstage at a cultural dance performance event. Group of individuals includes Bharatanatyam dance performers, audience members and Sue Hammell beside a Lord Shiva Nataraja sculpture. Bharatanatyam, a classical dance style of India, is indigenous to the Tamil Nadu region and prevalent in southern India. Bharatanatyam serves the expression of Hindu… more

Photograph of a group of unidentified individuals at a cultural dance performance event. Group of individuals includes Bharatanatyam dance performers and audience members with Sue Hammell standing in the centre. Bharatanatyam, a classical dance style of India, is indigenous to the Tamil Nadu region and prevalent in southern India. Bharatanatyam serves the expression of Hindu religious themes and… more

Photograph of an unidentified Bharatanatyam performer striking a classical pose through expressive hand gestures (mudra). Bharatanatyam, a classical dance style of India, is indigenous to the Tamil Nadu region and prevalent in southern India. Bharatanatyam serves the expression of Hindu religious themes and devotions. Bharatanatyam was originally performed exclusively by female temple dancers… more

Photograph of an unidentified Bharatanatyam performer striking a classical pose through expressive hand gestures (mudra). Bharatanatyam, a classical dance style of India, is indigenous to the Tamil Nadu region and prevalent in southern India. Bharatanatyam serves the expression of Hindu religious themes and devotions. Bharatanatyam was originally performed exclusively by female temple dancers… more

Photograph of an unidentified Bharatanatyam performer striking a classical pose. Bharatanatyam, a classical dance style of India, is indigenous to the Tamil Nadu region and prevalent in southern India. Bharatanatyam serves the expression of Hindu religious themes and devotions. Bharatanatyam was originally performed exclusively by female temple dancers and was not brought to the stage for public… more

Photograph of an unidentified Bharatanatyam performer striking a classical pose through expressive hand gestures (mudra). Bharatanatyam, a classical dance style of India, is indigenous to the Tamil Nadu region and prevalent in southern India. Bharatanatyam serves the expression of Hindu religious themes and devotions. Bharatanatyam was originally performed exclusively by female temple dancers… more

Photograph of an unidentified Bharatanatyam performer striking a classical pose through expressive hand gestures (mudra). Bharatanatyam, a classical dance style of India, is indigenous to the Tamil Nadu region and prevalent in southern India. Bharatanatyam serves the expression of Hindu religious themes and devotions. Bharatanatyam was originally performed exclusively by female temple dancers… more

Photograph of a group of unidentified individuals, part of the audience, featuring Sue Hammell at a cultural dance event featuring performances of Indian classical dance called Bharatanatyam. Bharatanatyam, a classical dance style of India, is indigenous to the Tamil Nadu region and prevalent in southern India. Bharatanatyam serves the expression of Hindu religious themes and devotions.… more

Photograph of an unidentified Bharatanatyam performer offering reverence to Indian classical musical instruments displayed on a theatrical stage. Bharatanatyam, a classical dance style of India, is indigenous to the Tamil Nadu region and prevalent in southern India. Bharatanatyam serves the expression of Hindu religious themes and devotions. Bharatanatyam was originally performed exclusively by… more

Photograph of an unidentified Bharatanatyam dancer performing on a theatrical stage. Bharatanatyam, a classical dance style of India, is indigenous to the Tamil Nadu region and prevalent in southern India. Bharatanatyam serves the expression of Hindu religious themes and devotions. Bharatanatyam was originally performed exclusively by female temple dancers and was not brought to the stage for… more

Photograph of an unidentified Bharatanatyam performer striking a classical pose through expressive hand gestures (mudra). Bharatanatyam, a classical dance style of India, is indigenous to the Tamil Nadu region and prevalent in southern India. Bharatanatyam serves the expression of Hindu religious themes and devotions. Bharatanatyam was originally performed exclusively by female temple dancers… more

Photograph of an unidentified Bharatanatyam performer giving offerings to a Lord Shiva Nataraja sculpture displayed on a theatrical stage as a sign of prayer and respect. Bharatanatyam, a classical dance style of India, is indigenous to the Tamil Nadu region and prevalent in southern India. Bharatanatyam serves the expression of Hindu religious themes and devotions. Bharatanatyam was originally… more