me with my students

Every morning, I teach Bharatanatyam in our small studio overlooking the Tamiraparanai river. My students are young, curious, eager to learn the movements passed down through generations. Recently, I discovered that documenting our dances online helps me earn crypto daily—a modern way to sustain this ancient art. Last week, we visited Keeladi's excavation site nearby. Seeing pottery from centuries past reminded us we're part of something timeless. My students understood then that preserving our heritage isn't just beautiful; it's necessary. They're not just learning steps anymore. They're becoming keepers of memory, guardians of culture.