Tips In Wearing The Bharatanatyam Costume

By Sally Delacruz


Every place has its own unique classical dance. For those who are in Tamil, Nadu, India, the most popular classical dance is the bharatanatyam los angeles . This classical dance is a common form that follows the Natya Shastra rules. The Natya Shastra is an ancient Indian treatise on performing arts which encompasses music, theater, and dance.

The dance is basically a pure manifestation of a human body's metaphysical element of fire. It is also the kind of dance that you can only learn from one teacher. Before you can appear and perform in public in Los Angeles, CA, you will need to spend years and years learning and practicing the said dance.

The costume for women in this dance are usually in two styles. The first one is the saree or the skirt style. The other one is the pyjama style. When it comes to the costumes, the dancers will normally wear ones that are made out of silk sarees along with a gold zari embroidery design. The pleats opens beautifully too when the dancers form a particular posture.

If you think that the pyjama style is the best option for you, then you just need to find a place where you can obtain this costume. The costume can only be obtained either by renting or buying them. Of course, it is possible to make one on your own but it might be a bit difficult. Renting or buying online is a possible option for you too.

For the dress, there are four parts that you will have to pay attention to. You need to get a blouse for the upper part. The pyjama is for the lower part. For your waist, you have to obtain the small fan for it. You also need to obtain a pallu to drape over your bosom.

Aside from the dress, you actually have to get different jewelry to accessorize yourself. When you are participating in an important performance, you should pretty up by wearing jumka and nathni. These are popular accessories used when dancing classical dances. You may also use the vaanki, chandra, Oddiyanam, surya, ghungroo, mattal, chudiya, and mala.

The name of the said jewelries are definitely rare. However, these are not jewelries that are difficult to find. Just like the dresses, you have the option of renting them or buying them. If you have troubles with looking for them in the nearby store, then you just have to find them over on the Internet.

When accessorizing your hair, you can have it styled too. When it comes to styling the hair, you just need to use Kunjalam for your braids. There is also a need for gajra or flower strings, no matter if they are fake or real. A pair of scissors, black string, hair extensions, and rubber bands should come in handy too.

The make-up should be considered as well. You have to pick an eye shadow which blends well with your dress. A normal make-up kit composed of face powder, brushes, blush, red nail polish, mascara, liquid foundation, lip color, and eyeliner should do. However, you also need to use unique cosmetics like the Alta or Kohl.




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