Generating Key Postures of Bharatanatyam Adavus with Pose Estimation

ArXi:2603.29570v1 Announce Type: cross Preserving intangible cultural dances rooted in centuries of tradition and governed by strict structural and symbolic rules presents unique challenges in the digital era. Among these, Bharatanatyam, a classical Indian dance form, stands out for its emphasis on codified adavus and precise key postures. Accurately generating these postures is crucial not only for maintaining anatomical and stylistic integrity, but also for enabling effective documentation, analysis, and transmission to broader global audiences through digital means.