INDIAN DANCEBy: Rachel Phillips

DIFFERENT TYPES:

Classical Folk Modern Bollywood

SIX ELEMENTS

Abhinaya Angika Vachikabhinaya Aharyabhinaya Satvikabhinaya Navarasas

NAVARASAS: 9 EMOTIONS

Hasya (happiness) Krodha (anger) Bhibasta (disgust) Bhayanaka (fear) Shoka (sorrow) Veera (courage) Karuna (compassion) Adbhuta (wonder) Shanta (serenity)

EIGHT CLASSICAL DANCES:

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

BHARATANATYAM

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 CONT.

Bharatanatyam proper is a solo dance consisting of 2 main aspects:lasya- the feminine aspects consisting of

gracefulness and long lines and tandava ananda thandavam(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

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5lWVANJI5yI

ODISSI

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 CONT.

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.

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KUCHIPUDI

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

MANIPURI

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, Brij Bhasha, etc.

Skirt they wear is based on the one Maharaja Bhagya Chandra(1763-1798) saw in his dream." 

MOHINIAATTAM

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

SATTRIYA

Sattriya has remained a living tradition since its creation by the Assamese Vaishnav saint Srimanta Sankardeva, in 15th century

Based on mythology Traditionally only performed by monks in

monasteries in their daily rituals

KATHAKALI

“Kathakali is a highly stylized classical Indian dance-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

KATHAK

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)

FUN CLIPS!

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CITATIONS

<http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Indian_classical_dance>

<http://dances.iloveindia.com/dance-elements.html>

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