BY ANSHI PEDDAREDDIVARI
STAFF WRITER
Our world has many cultures and ethnicities, all with various styles and beliefs. These different cultures and ethnicities are what make our World so diverse. One of these cultures is Hinduism. Hinduism has many parts to it, from foods to celebrations. It is also one of the oldest religions known. Hindus all around the world participate in activities like dances that come from places all around India. One of the main dance forms in Hinduism is Bharatanatyam. This is a complex dance with intricate movements making it very interesting and beautiful.
Bharatanatyam is similar to many other dances, anyone can learn Bharatanatyam. Bharatanatyam dances usually tell stories about Hindu gods and myths, and are almost always performed at cultural events and celebrations. These dances are important to this culture because they symbolize the values that have been passed down from generations. Being Indian and a Bharatanatyam dancer, I have learned so much about my culture through dancing. even though I live across the world from its original home, India.