This class with dancer/choreographer Mythili Prakash, explores the basics of Bharata Natyam - a classical dance style originating in Tamil Nadu, India. The two main components of the form "Nritta" (movement) and "Abhinaya" (expression) are introduced, the former through a series of rhythmic movement patterns, and the latter through a lyrical line of a poem, expressed from the point of view of a scorned lover. Mythili is supported in this class by her brother/musician Aditya prakash, on percussion and vocal.