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Upaj Academy!

Upaj Academy offers the best Bharatanatyam dance classes in Jebel Ali Village for kids, providing structured and age-appropriate training in a fun and supportive environment. Our expert instructors focus on building strong fundamentals, improving flexibility, rhythm, and posture while nurturing creativity and confidence in young dancers.

We believe every child deserves personalized attention and quality classical dance education. Through interactive learning, regular practice, and performance opportunities, children develop discipline, cultural awareness, and a deep appreciation for Bharatanatyam. Whether your child is a beginner or has prior dance experience, our classes are designed to help them grow and shine on stage. Enroll your child today and let them begin their beautiful Bharatanatyam journey with Upaj Academy.

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Mastering the Art of Bharatanatyam Mudras!

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Anjali (अञ्जलि हस्त)

संपुटिताङ्गुलीर्नम्रं अञ्जलिर्नाम हस्तकः ||
Anjali mudra is formed by joining both palms together, fingers aligned, in front of the chest or forehead. It is used to show salutation, prayer, or offering respect to deities, gurus, and elders.

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Simhamukha (सिंहमुख हस्त)

अङ्गुष्ठमध्यामानामिका युक्तं सिंहमुखं स्मृतम् ||
Simhamukha mudra is formed by joining the tips of the thumb, middle, and ring fingers, while keeping the index and little fingers extended. It depicts a lion’s face, garland offering, or medicinal herbs.

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Katakamukha (कटकमुख हस्त)

कटकमुखस्त्रिविधो भवति यत्राङ्गुल्यस्तिस्रः संयुज्यन्ते |
Katakamukha mudra is formed by bringing the index finger, middle finger, and thumb together, keeping the remaining fingers extended. It is used for holding a garland, drawing a bowstring, or offering betel leaves and flowers.

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Alapadma (आलपद्म हस्त)

सर्वाङ्गुल्यः प्रसारिताः सव्यवस्थिता आलपद्मः स्यात् ||
Alapadma mudra is created by spreading all fingers outward gracefully from the palm. It represents a blossoming lotus, beauty, a full moon, or femininity. It’s often used to express grace and elegance.

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Ardhapataka (अर्धपताक हस्त)

तर्जनीकनिष्ठिके युक्ते अङ्गुल्याः संयुताः सदा | मध्यमाऽर्धपताकाख्या हस्तः स्यात् पार्श्वतः स्थिता ||
Ardhapataka mudra is formed by bending the ring finger while keeping the other fingers straight and joined. It symbolizes leaves, a dagger, flag, or a board and is often used in nature depictions and storytelling.

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Hamsasya (हंसस्य हस्त)

अङ्गुष्ठानामिकासंयोगो हंसस्यः कथ्यते बुधैः ||
Hamsasya mudra is created by joining the tips of the thumb and index finger, while keeping the other fingers extended. It symbolizes tying a thread, holding a flower, or showing delicate movements such as applying sindoor.

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