Arangetram  
   Guidelines for the debut Bharata Natyam performance, hints and preparatory help.
   http://web.missouri.edu/~physmeer/html/bharat_natyam_arangetram.html

Elements of the technique  
   Overview of some basic elements of Bharata Natyam by Parimal Phadke.
   http://www.danceart.com/dancerswrite/indiandance.htm

Hand gestures  
   Illustrated explanations of key hasta's.
   http://rachananatyalaya.arcsoftlab.com/handgestures.htm

Wikipedia article  
   Encyclopedia article with illustrations, bibliography and a list of multimedia resources.
   http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bharatanatyam

Brief historical overview  
   Article highlighting some historical aspects.
   http://www.kairalee.net/kai_pa_bharat.htm

Bharata Natyam videos online  
   Free streaming QuickTime videos of Pandanallur-Vazhuvoor style performed by professional dancers.
   http://www.archive.org/movies/movies-details-db.php?collection=opensource_movies&collectionid=bharata-natyam

Thakita  
   Commercial mini-encyclopedia on Bharata Natyam. Contains video clippings, text, illustrations, glossary.
   http://www.thakita.com

The master gurus  
   Article by one of the top Bharata Natyam critics, Gowri Ramnarayan, provides a historical perspective on the nattuvanars and the evolution of the teaching practices.
   http://www.hinduonnet.com/folio/fo9812/98120060.htm

T.Balasaraswati's speech at the Tamil Isai Sangam  
   One of the most revered dancers sheds light on her vision of Bharata Natyam.
   http://www.carnatica.net/dance/bharatanatyam1.htm