Natyam

Natyam is your complete digital companion for learning Bharatanatyam, the classical Indian dance form — designed for students, teachers, and anyone curious about this ancient art. LEARN HASTAS (HAND GESTURES) Explore 28 Asamyukta (single-hand) and 22 Samyukta (double-hand) hastas. Every gesture includes its Sanskrit pronunciation with audio playback, its literal meaning, and the symbolic ways it's used in performance. MASTER DRISHTI BHEDA (EYE MOVEMENTS) Practice all eight classical eye movements — from steady gaze to circular rolling — using an animated on-screen dot that guides your eyes through each pattern, with clear how-to instructions for every technique. PRACTICE ADAVUS (FOUNDATIONAL STEPS) Learn Tatta and Natta Adavus with synced footstep animations that show exactly where each foot moves, beat by beat, alongside the sollukattu (rhythmic syllables) and full step-by-step instructions. BUILD YOUR FOUNDATION WITH BASIC POSTURES Study Samapada, Aramandi, Mura Mandi, and Muzhu Mandi — the foundational stances every Bharatanatyam dancer must know before learning any adavu. UNDERSTAND THE TAALS (RHYTHMIC CYCLES) Learn Chatusra, Tisra, and Khanda Jaatis with an interactive beat visualizer, adjustable tempo (Vilamba, Madhya, Druta), and haptic + audio feedback to train your internal sense of rhythm. EXPLORE THE MAIN RECITALS Discover the meaning and symbolism behind the traditional Margam — Alarippu, Jatiswaram, Shabdam, Padam, Varnam, and Tillana — and understand why each piece is performed. LIVE PRACTICE WITH YOUR CAMERA Use real-time camera tracking to check your posture and form as you practice, with instant visual feedback to help you improve. Whether you're a beginner taking your first steps or an experienced dancer brushing up on fundamentals, Natyam brings traditional knowledge and interactive technology together in one elegant app. Namaskaram, and happy dancing!