From classical dances to regional traditions such as the Bhagavatha Mela, the ankle bells emerge from Indian dance history as one of the most striking visual and sonic elements. With all of its ...

Classical dance in India is based upon and influenced by the Natya Shastra, an ancient Indian text that is the foundation for performing arts. With so many unique and beautiful dance forms—each ...

Although Indian classical dance is commonly assumed to be ancient ... elegant silks in deep mauve and bright blue, with wrist and ankle bracelets, hair pinned back, heavy makeup, and a large ...

Avighna Dontam, 12, wears the traditional anklets, called ghungroos. Madhuri Subramaniam, an architect, teaches Bharatanatyam, a classical style of Indian dance, at a studio in her home.

Indian classical dance is a very beautiful and engaging form ... nose-rings, bracelets, and anklets. Women typically wear considerable facial makeup to be noticeable and to fully embody their ...

Bustling with youth and sheer passion for Bharatanatyam, eight dance prodigies of Indian origin from Boston can hardly contain their delight as they recount their three-day dance tour of Bangalore ...

The chilanka is also known as an anklet with bells. (Hala Ghonaim/CBC) The dance, which first originated in southern India, conveys religious and spiritual stories through facial expressions ...