BY: T.N. SWAMY

DANCE FORMS IN INDIA

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Agenda

Origin of NatyavedaClassical DancesFolk/Tribal Dances

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Origin of Natyaveda

Pathya(words) –Rigveda

Abhinaya (gesture) – Yajurveda

Geet (music and chant)- Samaveda

Rasa (sentiment)-

Atharvanaveda

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Classical Dances

BharatanatyamKathakaliKathakKuchipudi

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Bharatanatyam

Native to Tamil NaduIt is the oldest of all Indian classical dancesEvolved during the late 18th centuryPredominantly Performed by female dancers

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Kathakali

Traditional dance-drama of KeralaDancers dance to the themes of Ramayana,

Mahabharatha, puranas and vedasDancers use eloberate masks and big head dresses

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Kathak

Originated in Northen IndiaKathak is derivred from kathaKathak focuses more on the footwork of the dancer

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Kuchipudi

Takes its name from KuchipudiIt was introduced as a dance dramaIt has now been reduced only to dance formIt was presented only at temples

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Folk/Tribal Dances

Performed to express joyFolk dance is very simple Performed to celebrate arrival of seasons,

birth of a child, wedding and festivals

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