Nrityataranga - Waves of Dance, Nrityataganga 2.0 will be an evening of Indian classical dance. The show is aimed to present Indian classical and traditional folk-dance forms at its purest form. This year we are collaborating with various artists in Bath and across UK to present Bharathnatyam, Kathak and Yakshagana forms of dance. Few dance pieces that will be presented will be in the format of dance ballets based on Indian mythology and these stories will talk about victory of good over evil and about the origins of some of the famous festivals of India. The event is divided into two sessions. First half will witness Bharathnatyam by Akhila Rao, Students of Akhila Rao and Anwlta Mukherjee, and Kathak by Karen Williams. There will be a small break for refreshments. Second half will present Yakshagana by team Bayalata UK, and a grand finale. This is a complete family friendly evening that promises to be culturally rich and promise to go back with an experience of being in India for a while. This show is a fund raiser for RadioBath, a charity bringing news, music and sports across BANES and Wiltshire by dedicated volunteers including Akhila Rao who will be presenting Bharathnatyam. About Bharathnatyam: Bharatanatyam is an Indian classical dance form that originated in Tamil Nadu, India It is a classical dance Bharatnatyam Dance is considered to be over 2000 years old. Several texts beginning with Bharata Muni's - Natya Shastra (200 B.C.E. to 200 C.E.) provide information on this dance form and is the oldest classical dance tradition in India. About Kathak: Kathak, one of the main forms of classical dance-drama of India, other major ones being Bharatanatyam, kathakali, Manipuri, Kuchipudi, and Odissi. Kathak is indigenous to northern India and developed under the influence of both Hindu and Muslim cultures. Kathak is characterized by intricate footwork and precise rhythmic patterns that the dancer articulates by controlling about 100 ankle bells. About Yakshagana: Yakshagana is a traditional folk dance, developed in Dakshina Kannada, Udupi, Uttara Kannada, Shimoga and western parts of Chikmagalur districts, in the state of Karnataka and in Kasaragod district in Kerala that combines dance, music, dialogue, costume, make-up, and stage techniques with a unique style and form. It is believed to have evolved from pre-classical music and theatre during the period of the Bhakti movement. It is sometimes simply called "Aata" or ata (meaning "the play"). This concert is family friendly and open to all.