Dances Of India - Bharatnatyam

Explains that the basic South Indian dance, filmed against authentic traditional settings, is preserved in its original form. Shows that the gesture language, commonly known as 'MUDRAS' is the very soul of the Indian classical dance. Gives a brief explanation of the principal gestures and two of the more important pieces danced by experts.

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  1. 16mm Filmography (legacy record) — title, year, format, sound, description, catalog record
  2. Educational Film Guide 1946 — title, creator, length, format, sound, description, catalog record