Lakshmi Thiagarajan

Writer and Bharathanatyam Dancer, Madurai, India

Lakshmi Thiagarajan is a writer and Bharathanatyam dancer based in Madurai, India. She holds an MA in management and philosophy from the University of St Andrews in Scotland.

Written by Lakshmi Thiagarajan

A dancer in traditional Indian dress performs on stage against a black background
DANCE

Bharathanatyam dance is a living exploration of being human

With its origins in 16th-century India, Bharathanatyam remains hugely popular. Here’s a primer to kickstart your enjoyment

by Lakshmi Thiagarajan