Rasa Lab

Rasa Lab is a facial recognition learning tool that helps dancers understand and practise the Navarasas (nine emotions) of Bharatanatyam through real-time feedback.

Using a camera, the system analyses a dancer's facial expressions and identifies the rasa being performed. Learners can explore each emotion, compare their expression against reference demonstrations, and receive immediate feedback on accuracy and clarity.

The goal of Rasa Lab is to make the learning of abhinaya more interactive, self-paced, and accessible, helping dancers develop emotional expression, confidence, and a deeper understanding of the Navarasas beyond teacher-led correction.