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The Margam: Traditional Bharatanatyam Solo Performances

byDivya RaviPerforms across UK, India & BerlinStarts from₹75,000 Per PerformanceView full gallery

Experience the complete architecture of a traditional Bharatanatyam concert, from the rhythmic precision of Alarippu to the vibrant, concluding Thillana.

There's a special joy in the last performance of a season, where the music and dance flow effortlessly. This is one of my favorite jathis from a choreography by my teacher Mavin Khoo, a moment of high-octane fun on stage at the Krishna Gana Sabha.

When musicians share the same pulse as the dancer, magic happens. This is from my fifth kutcheri in Chennai, performing a Mohamana varnam where everything felt perfectly in sync, a truly effortless flow of art.

This Reetigowla Ata tala varnam was a piece I fell in love with after seeing it performed. Learning and exploring it was a journey, first as a musician and then as a dancer, discovering its lyrical potency and musical joy.

The "tat-tei-ta-ha(s)" are pure firecrackers. This jathi, composed by Vijay Kumar and choreographed by Mavin Khoo, was a memorable piece to present in London, showcasing the sharp, rhythmic footwork central to Bharatanatyam.

This varnam was a piece I learned by watching my senior, Vijna Vasudevan. It’s a joy to perform, especially with the intricate jathis composed by Nattuvanar Balakrishnan Sir, a testament to the continuous learning process in dance.

"Here comes Desire, body-less, yet holding me under a spell." This beautiful Khamas varnam explores the power of love and desire. Performing it is an experience of being swept away by sensitive and evocative music.

A thillana a day keeps the problems at bay. This challenging yet rewarding Hindolam Thillana, a masterpiece choreographed by Adyar Lakshman Sir, is a piece I was grateful to learn and perform at the Madras Music Academy.

The sheer joy of a thillana, especially one as challenging as this composition by Lakshman Sir. This performance was pure energy, fueled by an amazing team of musicians.

An Arangetram thillana is always special, even when performed 17 years later. This haunting Madhuvanti thillana by Lalgudi Jayaraman sir, choreographed by my Guru Kiran Subramanyam Sir, brought back so many memories.

This iconic and demanding masterpiece, choreographed by Guru Adyar Lakshman, is a piece I feel fortunate to have learned. It represents a transference of knowledge and energy that is central to the guru-shishya parampara.

About The Margam: Traditional Repertoire

The traditional Margam is a rigorous, 75-90 minute journey that demands total presence. When I perform, the synergy with my live musicians is as vital as the footwork. We aren't just reciting steps, we are building a conversation that evolves from the first rhythmic beat to the final Thillana. If you're considering this for an event, expect a performance that respects the classical structure while staying deeply connected to the present moment.

75-90 minute traditional solo repertoire — Approved by the tribe

Divya Ravi

Performs across UK, India & BerlinStarts from ₹75,000 Per Performance

I see the Margam not as a museum piece, but as a living language that I speak with every performance. I spend my days digging into poetry and rhythm, and when I step onto the stage, I am just looking for that shared spark with my musicians and the audience.