Why do I dance? Atmananda Talavidya Bharatanatyam and Kuchipudi

Why do I dance?
Thanks to all my Gurus that inspire me through all my life in this wonderful journey...
Smt. Ambika Buch, Smt.Amma Savitry Nair, Smt. Amma Meenakshi Devi
Padma Bhushan Vempati Chinna Satyam
Shri Vempati Ravi Shankar
Smt. Shantala Shivalingappa
Smt. Vyjayanthi Kashi Smt. Prateeksha Kashi
Shri Parshwanath Upadhye, Smt. Shruti Gopal, Shri Adithya PV
many others:Shri CV. Chandrasekhar, Shri/Smt. Dananjayans.

Dance has taken various forms in my life. It has been a friend, a mother, a means of expressing my love for God.
But the answer to the question why do you dance leads me to give three main reasons.
The first concerns personal growth, linked to refinement and discipline of oneself, one's body and one's mind. Also taking full control that results in true freedom. It is a constant, difficult, at times painful job, many sacrifices for yourself and those around you. It becomes a constant learning process, it makes you feel small in comparison with the immense knowledge supporting these art forms. But the thirst for freedom, the thirst for knowledge makes you relish this path with joy and satisfaction. However, never let your guard down in front of ego that very often is disguised by false modesty and humility. It's not easy, but it's worth it.
Another reason why I dance is because I deeply believe that through art, through dance, one can communicate to the audience spiritual ethical principles that educate man to a happier and healthier life. I think it can be a valid means of inspiration to goodness. For some it can transform their vision of life, experiencing a moment of beauty that elevates the spirit.
I experience dance as a moment of intimacy with God in the attempt to set myself aside to leave space for his expression. Words cannot express this, it is an experience impossible to describe, it must be experienced.
To live dance as a deep spiritual experience is close to the yoga discipline of union, truth and freedom.
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