The document provides information on various classical and folk dance forms in India. It describes Bharatanatyam, Kuchipudi, Kathak, Odissi, Kathakali, Mohiniattam, and Manipuri as the major classical Indian dance styles. It also lists traditional folk dances from different states like Jammu and Kashmir, Gujarat, Assam, Arunachal Pradesh, Jharkhand, Kerala, Orissa, Uttar Pradesh, Andhra, Goa, and Arunachal Pradesh. The document discusses the origins, techniques, repertoire, prominent gurus and artists associated with each dance form.
The document provides information on various classical and folk dance forms in India. It describes Bharatanatyam, Kuchipudi, Kathak, Odissi, Kathakali, Mohiniattam, and Manipuri as the major classical Indian dance styles. It also lists traditional folk dances from different states like Jammu and Kashmir, Gujarat, Assam, Arunachal Pradesh, Jharkhand, Kerala, Orissa, Uttar Pradesh, Andhra, Goa, and Arunachal Pradesh. The document discusses the origins, techniques, repertoire, prominent gurus and artists associated with each dance form.
The document provides information on various classical and folk dance forms in India. It describes Bharatanatyam, Kuchipudi, Kathak, Odissi, Kathakali, Mohiniattam, and Manipuri as the major classical Indian dance styles. It also lists traditional folk dances from different states like Jammu and Kashmir, Gujarat, Assam, Arunachal Pradesh, Jharkhand, Kerala, Orissa, Uttar Pradesh, Andhra, Goa, and Arunachal Pradesh. The document discusses the origins, techniques, repertoire, prominent gurus and artists associated with each dance form.
The document provides information on various classical and folk dance forms in India. It describes Bharatanatyam, Kuchipudi, Kathak, Odissi, Kathakali, Mohiniattam, and Manipuri as the major classical Indian dance styles. It also lists traditional folk dances from different states like Jammu and Kashmir, Gujarat, Assam, Arunachal Pradesh, Jharkhand, Kerala, Orissa, Uttar Pradesh, Andhra, Goa, and Arunachal Pradesh. The document discusses the origins, techniques, repertoire, prominent gurus and artists associated with each dance form.
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Natya Shastra: by Bharat Muni; also known as fifth Veda
Abhiyana Darpan: By Nandi Keswara; tells about various gestures of Human body
Natya Drama; Dramatic element of Dance, used in dance-drama form like Kathakali Nritta: pure dance form; body movement does not convey any meaning or mood Nritya: Expressions performed to convey the meaning of a theme or idea.
Tandava: Masculine Lasya: Feminine
Bharatanatyam
Dance for of T.N
Solo and Lasya Ekaharya Dance single dancer take many forms Leans heavily on Abhinaya or mime aspect of dance. Lot of focus on Aramandi, half-sit on ground. Performed by both male and female. Repertoire i. Alarippu Pure dance, complex set of footwork. ii. Jatiswaram - short pure dance on the musical note of Carnatic music iii. Shabdam Expressional dance; Nritya iv. Varnam Dancer perform complicated well graded rhythmic patterns in two speeds. v. Tilana Vibrant Dance form. vi. Mangalam Invoking blessing of God. Conducted by the Nattuvanar. Most important personalities: Rukmini Devi Arundale ; Bala Saraswati
Kuchipudi
Kuchipudi is the name of village in Krishna District in A.P.
Teerthanarayan and his students composed Bhaamaakalaapam, very important piece of
Kuchipudi repertoire.
Lakshminarayan Shastry introduced many new elements in the dance form.
Highlight of Dance is Tarangam - Dancer stands at the edge of a brass plate, balances a pot of water on her head and lighted diyas in hands.
Use of speech (Dance Drama) distinguishes Kuchipudi.
It revolves around Bhagwata purana.
The artistes of this dance form are called Bhagavatulus.
Bhama Kalapam, Parvathi Parinayam and Bhakta Prahlada are related to Kuchipudi
The Vijaynagara kings Patronised this dance form as did Golkonda rulers after them.
Kathak
Derived from Katha meaning Stories
Had golden age under patronage of Nawab Wajid Ali, last Nawab of Awadh, who established Lucknow Gharana. Performed by both male and female dancers. Dance commences with That (soft movement of eyebrows, neck and wrist), followed by Adam (entry) and Salami. Tukra short piece of dance ; Toda long piece of dance Pirouettes to whirl about. Jugalbandi Interactive and competitive play between dancer and table player. Perfect combination of Natya, Nritta and Nritya. Birju Maharaj, Uma sharma, Shovana Narayan.
Odissi
Based on theme of divine love, especially adoption of play Gita Govind.
Dance based on temple sculpture. Maharis : Temple dancers came to be employed in royal court Gotipuas: Class of boys who got trained in the dance. Techniques of movements are based around two basic postures chowk and Tribhanga. Repertoire Mangal Charan Batu (Ntitta) Moksha (Based on Abhinaya) Guru Kelucharan Mahapatra , Sanjukta Panigrahi
Kathakali
Dance (with high element of Drama) form of Kerala
Evolved from many ancient performing arts like chakiarkoothu, Koodiyattam, krishnattam, Ramanattam. It is also indebted to ancient marshal art of Kerala like kalaripayattu.
Koodiyattam Sanskrit theatre performed in Kerala. UNESCO world intangible heritage.
Characters in Kathakali: i. Pacha Noble Character, in green makeup. Headgear is called Kirita. ii.Kathi Anti Hero but great warrior. They wear small nob on nose and they also have mustaches. iii. Thadi Bearded character, used for Hanuman. iv. Kari Black makeup, depicts hunter or forest dwellers. v. Minukku - Minor character of women or sages. Kalamandalam Gopi, Kalamandalam Ramankutyy Nair
Mohiniattam
Very similar to Bharatanatyam.
Mostly female solo dance. White saree in golden barcode is called kasavu. Lyrics are in Manipravalam Sanskrit + Malayalam Sunanda Nair,
Manipuri
Based on devotion of lord Krishna, very religious dance.
Popularized by Rabindranath Tagore. Dancers dont wear ankle bells. Foot should not hit too hard to the ground. Pung cholam dance Dancers beat the drum known a Pung and dances with leaps and turns to a fast rhythm.
Sattariya
It was introduced in the 15th century by Vaishnava saint of Assam Shankaradeva.
Sattras means Vaishnav maths
Traditional dances
i. Kud dance Jammu & Kashmir
ii. Rouf is the most popular traditional dance of Jammu and Kashmir. iii. Tippani dance Gujarat iv. Jhumur Naach Assam v. Bardo Chham Arunachal Pradesh Bardo Chham is a folk dance of Sherdukpens, a small community which are residents of Arunachal Pradesh vi. Jhumar is a popular dance performed by tribal people of Jharkhand. Performed to celebrate harvest season and is of two types-Jnani Jhumar which is performed by women and Mardana Jhumar which is performed by men. vii. Pulikali is folk dance of Kerela. viii. Theyyam also known as Kaliyattam - Ritual dance popular in north Kerala ix. Ghumura is folk dance of Orissa. x. Thora is of Uttar Pradesh. xi. Veedhi is of Andhra xii. Ghode Modni - dance form in Goa xiii. Jagor, the traditional folk dance-drama of Goa. xiv. Igu Dance - Mishmi tribe - Arunachal Pradesh
