Rukmini Vijayakumar Instagram – We primarily use Carnatic music in Bharatanatyam choreography. And Carnatic music works in polyrhythmic structures. What this means is that the base rhythm will follow a particular rhythmic cycle. And there is a layering of other rhythmic structures on top. Usually these rhythmic sequences end with what we call a “muktayam” . This muktayam has a geometric structure as well. See if you can find the muktayam in this video 😊 it ends the rhythmic sequence, before the vocals begin. Video: an excerpt from “Mallari” Full video on Raadha Kalpa’s YouTube channel   Produced by: @teamworkarts Supported by : @indiabythebay  In collaboration with: @raadhakalpa   Choreography & Direction: Rukmini Vijayakumar Music Composition : @raghuramvocals Director of Photography: @vivianambrose Vocals : Raghuram R Rhythm arrangement : @khanjiraboy Thavil : @thavilraja Nadaswaram : Dakshinamurthy Keyboard/ programmed : @vishak_rp Mix and mastered : Umesh Minnanda Recorded at Studio Ananya. #bharatanatyam #indianclassicaldance #dancefacts #indiandance #tradition #carnaticmusic #rhythm #polyrhythmic #percussion