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By: Rachel Phillips. Indian Dance. Classical Folk Modern Bollywood. Different types:. Abhinaya Angika Vachikabhinaya Aharyabhinaya Satvikabhinaya Navarasas. Six elements. Hasya (happiness) Krodha (anger) Bhibasta (disgust) Bhayanaka (fear) Shoka (sorrow)
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By: Rachel Phillips Indian Dance
Classical Folk Modern Bollywood Different types:
Abhinaya Angika Vachikabhinaya Aharyabhinaya Satvikabhinaya Navarasas Six elements
Hasya (happiness) Krodha (anger) Bhibasta (disgust) Bhayanaka (fear) Shoka (sorrow) Veera (courage) Karuna (compassion) Adbhuta (wonder) Shanta (serenity) Navarasas: 9 emotions
Bharatanatyam - Tamil Classical Dance Odissi - Oriya Classical dance Kuchipudi - Telugu Classical dance Manipuri - Manipuri Classical Dance Mohiniaattam - Malayali Classical Dance Sattriya - Assamese Classical Dance Kathakali - Malayali Classical Dance Kathak - Hindi Classical Dance Eight Classical Dances:
Originating in Tamil Nadu, India One of the oldest classical dance forms in India A.K.A. the 5th Veda Usually accompanied by Indian Classical music Known for: grace, purity, tenderness, and sculpture-like poses Break down of name: BHA-Bhava(expression), RA-Raga (music), and TA-Tala(Rhythm) One of the most popular dance forms preformed around the world! Bharatanatyam
Bharatanatyam proper is a solo dance consisting of 2 main aspects:lasya- the feminine aspects consisting of gracefulness and long lines and tandavaanandathandavam(Tamil)(Dance of Shiva)- masculine aspect. Both aspects create an example of the yin and yang beliefs in china. Costumes: Costumes vary- some are very traditional and restricting while others are not at all restricting. Three fans of differing heights that form the illusion of the spreading pleats of a sari Bharatanatyam cont.
Originates from state of Orissa (E. India) the oldest surviving dance form of India on the basis of archaeological evidences Tribhangi movements: head, chest, pelvis Everything is based around square stance known as: chauka Odissi
Costumes: the tikka (forehead ornament), allaka (head piece on which the tikka hangs), unique ear covers in intricate shapes, usually depicting a peacock’s feathers, with jimkis (bell shaped earrings) hanging from them, two necklaces- a smaller necklace worn close to the neck and a longer necklace with a hanging pendant, and two sets of bangles worn on the upper arm and wrist. Odissi cont.
Originated in Andhra Pradesh, India Village named itself after Kuchipudi Starts with the performer introducing mood, and character Shares many common elements with Bharatanatyam Movements are quick Different branches of Kuchipudi Costumes: similar to those of Bharatanatyam. Although typically only one fan which tends to be longer than the longest of the three fans present on Bharatanatyam dresses. gh there is Kuchipudi
Originates from state Manipur (NE India) delicate, lyrical and graceful movements Rounded movements; avoid jerks feet are neither put down nor lifted up at the precise rhythmic points of the music but rather slightly earlier or later to express the same rhythmic points most effectively. Accompaniment: singing, percussion Lyrics from the classical poetry of Jayadeva, Vidyapati, Chandidas, Govindadas or Gyandas and may be in Sanskrit, Maithili, BrijBhasha, etc. Skirt they wear is based on the one Maharaja Bhagya Chandra(1763-1798) saw in his dream." Manipuri
South Indian Dance Graceful dance meant to be performed as a solo by a woman "Mohiniyattam" literally means "dance of the enchantress“ Vishnu Costumes: white sari embroidered with bright golden brocade Mohiniaattam
Sattriya has remained a living tradition since its creation by the Assamese Vaishnav saint SrimantaSankardeva, in 15th century Based on mythology Traditionally only performed by monks in monasteries in their daily rituals Sattriya
“Kathakali is a highly stylized classical Indiandance-drama noted for its attractive make-up of characters, their elaborate costumes, detailed gestures and well-defined body movements presented in tune with the anchor playback music and complementary percussion.” Originated in state of Kerala Usually conducted at night early morning International Centre for Kathakali Kathakali
Originated in N. India “traces its origins to the nomadic bards of ancient northern India, known as Kathaks, or storytellers.” Mythology Pure Dance (Nritta) Expressive Dance (Nritya) Kathak
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