Welcome
Your Companion for Bharatanatyam
Natyam is a digital companion for Bharatanatyam dancers worldwide — learn hastas, adavus, taals, and recitals, and practice with real-time feedback, all in one place.
What Natyam Does
Every Gesture, Every Meaning
Viniyoga — Hastas
Explore 28 Asamyukta (single-hand) and 22 Samyukta (double-hand) gestures. Every hasta comes with pronunciation audio, its symbolic meaning, and traditional usage.
50 HastasDrishti Bheda
Follow a glowing dot to master all eight classical eye movements — animated, so you can see exactly how each gaze should move.
8 Eye MovementsAdavus — Footwork
Tatta and Natta Adavus broken down step by step, with synced footstep animations, taal patterns, and sollukattu for every beat.
Vilamba · Madhya · DrutaTaals — Rhythm
An interactive taal visualizer with haptic feedback to sharpen your timing across Vilamba, Madhya, and Druta speeds.
Chatusra Jaati & moreLive Practice
Step into frame and let the camera track your posture in real time, so you can check your form while practicing adavus on your own.
Real-time camera feedbackBasic Postures
Samapada, Aramandi, and the other foundational stances every dancer needs before learning adavus — with pronunciation and meaning.
4 PosturesExplore Recitals
Go beyond technique — understand the meaning and symbolism behind traditional Bharatanatyam recitals and repertoire.
Inside the App
Hear It. See It. Do It.
A look at every corner of Natyam — from sacred hand gestures to live posture correction.
Everything You Need, Clearly Explained
Natyam is a comprehensive guide tailored for Indian classical dancers. It's designed to help you explore, learn, and practice the foundational elements of Bharatanatyam — from hand gestures to rhythmic footwork — combining traditional knowledge with interactive technology.