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The 16 pages that link to Bharatanatyam, each with the reason it gives.

• Carnatic musicRelated: Carnatic compositions and rhythmic forms commonly accompany Bharatanatyam.

• Ravi ShankarCompared with: Shankar’s early life in a dance troupe preceded his transition from staged dance to sitar performance.

• ShaivismRelated: Shaiva imagery, especially Nataraja, has profoundly shaped its repertoire and performance symbolism.

• MudraBroader topic: Its performers use codified hand gestures to narrate stories and express emotion.

• AbhinayaRelated: Its repertoire makes abhinaya especially visible in expressive solo passages.

• OdissiCompared with: Comparing its movement and history with Odissi clarifies the distinct regional styles.

• Natya ShastraRelated: Its performance vocabulary draws on concepts and techniques associated with Bharata’s treatise.

• Indian classical danceBroader topic: It is one of the most widely practiced forms in the family.

• Sangeet Natak Akademi AwardBroader topic: The dance award recognizes artists working in this classical form.

• Dravidian architectureRelated: Temple spaces and ritual patronage formed part of the dance tradition’s historical setting.

• Hema MaliniRelated: Malini’s Bharatanatyam training informs her stage work and many film performances.

• South IndiaRelated: Its modern practice draws on a dance tradition from the region.

• VyjayanthimalaNarrower topic: Its movement vocabulary formed the foundation of her celebrated dance performances.

• Waheeda RehmanRelated: Rehman's training in this form informed her dance performances and physical expressiveness.

• History of danceBroader topic: Its history connects temple performance, court patronage, and modern stage presentation.

• Ram GopalRelated: Bharatanatyam was among the classical traditions represented in Gopal’s performances.