Indian CLASSICAL DANCE

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Indian Classical Dance

Indian classical dance is an umbrella term for various codified art forms rooted in Natya and sacred Hindu Musical theatre styles whose theory can be traced back to the Natya Shastra of Bharata Muni

Benefits of Indian Classical Dance

•Excellent form of exercise•The focus is on developing speed, strength and stamina•Burn more calories •Developing Body•Improves posture, strengthens the arch of the foot and fingers and eye & neck muscles•Taught visually and hearing impaired individuals.

Types of Classical Dances

•Bharatanatyam•Kathakali•Kuchipudi•Mohiniattam•Yakshagana

•Comes from the wordsBhava (expression), Raga (music), Tala (rhythm) and Natya (classical theater)

•Originates in South India

•PerformanceConsists of multiple itemsNritta– pure dance movementsAbhinaya– dramatic art of storytelling Nritya– combination of nritta & abhinaya

•Music- Carnatic music

Bharatanatyam

•CostumeMade of silk saris with gold embroideryCostume has a lot of pleats

•JewelryNecklace, Bangles and head ornaments

•Bells mounted on woven pads are worn on the feet

Bharatanatyam

•Originates from Kerala state

•Attractive make-up of characters and elaborate costumes

•PerformanceCombination of 5 elements-Natyam (expression), Nritham (dance), Nrithyam (enactment), Geetham (vocal) and Vadyam (instruments)

•Music- Carnatic musiclanguage of songs -Manipravalam

Kathakali

•Elaborate makeupGreen face color- noble characters (Pacha)Green with red streaks- characters with evil streakRed face color- excessively evil charactersWomen have yellow face color

•CostumeElaborate and differ according to character

Kathakali

•Originates from Andhra Pradesh state in South India

•Shares many common elements with Bharatanatyam

•Unique Kuchipudi dance-Tarangam- dancer dances on plate with diyas in the hands and vessel of water on the head

•Music- Carnatic music•CostumeSimilar to Bharatanatyam‘Katcham’ (long fold) at the back of the costume

•JewelryFemale characters wear ornaments and jewelry

Kuchipudi

• Comes from the words-Mohini- temptress andAttam- dance• Graceful dance performed only by

women• Influences from Bharatanatyam and

Kathakali• MusicVocal (called chollu), Veena, flute, Maddalam & Idakka Characterized by realistic makeup and simple dressing•CostumeWhite or cream sari with gold borderCostume is profusely pleated•JewelryMainly gold ornaments

Mohiniattam

YakshaganaGEOGRAPHICAL DISTRIBUTION

Udupi district

From the rural areas of karnataka

400 years old Themes based on Hindu

epics Has the characters Sutra

Dhara (conductor) and the Vidhushaka(the jester)

Yakshagana

Classical Journey

Inclusions:-• Train journeys (3rd A/C)• Accommodation (MAP)• Transfers mentioned in the itinerary (parking charged and toll)

Exclusion:-• Arrival to Mangalore and Departure from Hyderabad• Taxes• Insurance

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