Bharatanatyam
South Indian classical dance
This traditional dance form originated in Temples of Tamil Nadu over 2000 years ago, and alternates between:
- pure dance - rhythmical footwork, intricate hand gestures, shaping the body into a symmetry of triangular lines and spaces
- expressive dance - each hand gesture is given a meaning and facial expression portrays the lives and legends of Hindu deities.
Classes and performances
Fabrizia offers one-to-one tuition and group workshops in Indian Temple Dance with Yoga and Somatic Movement sessions in her Strawbale dance studio near Hertford. She is happy to be approached by health and wellbeing organisations to do workshops in wellness centres and performances at cultural events for the wider community.
Watch videos on Fabrizia's YouTube channel
Testimonials
"Thank you so much for being such an inspiration. Since starting dance with you I have learnt things about myself and the world at large that I didn't know existed. Such gifts go with one always. I just had to say how much appreciation I feel. Much love and goodness."
- Ben"Thank you for all the guidance that you continue to give to widen my knowledge of the dance form. It is something I treasure a lot, that I find both intense and enjoyable. I continue to be inspired by your dedication!"
- Tanya Coceal"Thank you for being such an inspirational teacher and sharing your dancing spirit and healing energy. With love and appreciation."
- Amar
Experience and education
Fabrizia's love for dance began as a child attending Bharatanatyam classes at a Krishnamurti School in Southern India. Returning to England, she trained with Marianne Balchin, a former student of Ram Gopal.
Having attended classes with Akademi (formerly Academy of Indian Dance), she performed at the Commonwealth Institute, Royal Festival Hall and School of Oriental and African Studies. She was part of a welcome dance for Ravi Shankar at the Barbican Hall and gave a solo recital at the British Museum to celebrate an exhibition of South Indian Art.
Fabrizia has refined her dance technique with Anusha Subramanyam and teachers of the Kalakshetra School in Chennai, most recently under the tuition of Krishna Latha.
Dance is a way of creating an awareness and confidence within oneself.
This sensing of toe to fingertip shapes the body into moving sculpture.