There are several dance performance videos shared everyday on the internet. Some of them go on to do very well and amass great number of views and likes. One such video that has gone viral on social media has a woman performing Bharatanatyam outside the iconic Washington Monument.


Shred on Instagram by Bharatanatyam artist Swathi Jaisankar, the clip opens to show her wearing a floral Kurta and a black bottom, gracefully performing the traditional Indian dance to the beats of a song. One can also hear people gathered around her cheer as she dances.


"Did a quick spontaneous choreography to this jathi during my trip to DC! Shoutout to the sweetest crowd," read the caption of the post shared by Jaisankar.


Since being posted on Instagram, the video of the dance performance has amassed over 8 lakh views and 50,746 likes. The comments box has also been filled with admirations for the artist.






"Woww! What a foot work and mudra! Beautiful stance and postures," commented one user on seeing the video


"Very Beautiful amma. Thank you for carrying out culture with you and proudly showcasing it. God bless you," wrote another user.


"Beautiful. Can't wait to see hundreds of bharatnatyam and other culture dances at the same place in DC on Sept 29, commented a third.


"Wonderful dancing with a beautiful background. Great enthusiasm from the bystander too. How could they not enjoy this!," wrote a fourth.


"Through your art, you're preserving the soul of our culture. Your dedication to classical dance is commendable!," wrote another user in the comments of the post.


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