A study of Bharatanatyam is a study of how the brain processes spatial information

A study of Bharatanatyam is how the brain processes spatial information 

As we move about in space, the brain keeps track of information related to a specific location or geography. Come join me on April 19, 2024 as I talk about how Bharatanatyam may be a way to understand how the brain processes spatial information. In the study of Bharatanatyam is included "Navasandhi" literally "nine directions" - each "sandhi" (direction) is associated with a specific deity, raga (melody), and color. 

 This project is supported by a 2023-24 CUNY Dance Initiative grant. 

Guidance and inspiration: Vanitha Jayan and Smt. Maheshwari Nagarajan, Nritya Kala Kendra, Ahmedabad
Music: Sri Jayan Nair, Nritya Kala Kendra, Ahmedabad 
Natuvangam: Manjari Nair 
Mridangam Manav Nair 
Flute Rajendran Nair
Pushpanjali: 
Ragam (melody): Nattai  
Talam (rhythm): Adi  ​