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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) - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
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
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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)
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CITATIONS <http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Indian_classical_dance
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