Indian Dance Forms

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ART INDIA ART INDIA is committed to the promotion of excellence and genuine quality in the arts. We believe that art is an enriching and civilizing factor in life and essential to the physical, mental and spiritual well being of the world Bharata Natyam Bharata Natyam is poetry in motion. Tracing its hoary origins in the Natya Sastra, written by the great sage Bharata, it is a highly traditional & stylized dance form. Crystallised in the cast-iron mould of Bharata's technique, this art form grossly disallows new-fangled innovations or gimmicks except in repertoire & forms of presentation. Dance Forms of India Dance is a physical and visual art form which has an immediate and massive impact on the onlooker. The various Indian forms act like a window to India's rich culture. This site gives information about all the types of dances in India. Dance in India n dance, India has one of the largest repertoires in the world. There are eight main classical forms. Distinct styles of folk dances are provided by a staggering multiplicity of races, linguistic and ethnic groups and religious and social organizations. Dance Traditions and Styles of India Indian dance can be divided into classical, folk, and modern types. ndia evolved a type of classical dance drama that combines movement, gesture, singing, music, and costumes. Dances of India Cultural Centre of India is a limited liability company located in USA. Padma Chebrolu is the artistic director of this institute. The mission of this company is to bring awareness about India's culture and arts around the world. Dances of India Indian dances and music were not only seen as ways to celebrate, but also as offerings of worship and thanks giving to the deity. All the dance forms were structured around the nine 'Rasa' or emotions. Expert Eyes This website provides information regarding the various Dances of Sourth India. Indian Dance Dance and music are an integral part of Indian life. The body is used most beautifully as a medium of communication to express the various moods and emotions most effectively. Indian Dance Costume Jewellery Maintaining the tradition of Indian classical dance, the dancers wear "dance costume jewellery (jewelry)" also known as "temple jewellery". Shubhanu offers all designs of temple jewelry , you can buy these online by a single click. Indian Dance Forms Aesthetic site with descriptions definitions pictures and links to all Classical and some folk dances of India. Indian Dance Forms Dance and music are an integral part of Indian life. The Natya Shastra, written by Baratha between 2 B.C. and 2 A.D., is the source for all forms of Indian classical dance. It is regarded as the fifth Veda. Indian Dance Forms The Chhau dance is indigenous to the eastern part of India. It originated as a martial art and contains vigourous movements and leaps. During the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries, many of the princely rulers of the Orissa region took a keen interest in the development of this art. Indian Dance Forms Using the body as a medium of communication, the expression of dance is perhaps the most intricate and developed, yet easily understood art form. Dance in India has seeped into several other realms like poetry, sculpture, architecture, literature, music and theatre. Modern Dance

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This website is about the Modern Dance. Modern Dance in India has a relatively short history. Since the perception of modern or contemporary can vary from dancer to dancer, this dance form cannot be defined as easily as the classical dance styles of India.

Painkulam Raman Chakyar Late Shri Guru Painkulam Raman Chakyar remains a legend in Koothu & Koodiyattam, an ancient performance art confined to Kerala.

Bharata Natyam
Bharata Natyam is poetry in motion. Tracing its hoary origins in the Natya Sastra, written by the great sage Bharata, it is a highly traditional & stylized dance form. Crystallised in the cast-iron mould of Bharata's technique, this art form grossly disallows new-fangled innovations or gimmicks except in repertoire & forms of presentation. Bharata Natyam has been immortalised in successive generations, as much by the sinuous grace of great dancers as by the nimble fingers of renowned sculptors who have demonstrated the perfection of Bharata's technique in the flowing lines of temple structures. Bharathanatyam's blend of the abstract & the emotional is derived from its fusion of two prime elements, nritta (pure dance or dance without interpretive meaning) & nritya (expressive dance). Bharathanatyam derives much of its intense, dramatic impact from the juxtaposition & contrast with which both elements are utilised. Nritta comprises adavus, which are the basic dance units of Bharathanatyam. Each adavu contains 3 essential elements, a basic standing position (sthanaka), movement of the legs & feet (chari) & decorative hand gestures (nritta-hasta).

Its present form was evolved by the Tanjore quartet namely Poniah Pillai & brothers. Earlier variedly known as Dasi Attam & Sadir, it was practised by Devadasis of the South Indian temples. It went into disrepute due to economic & social conditions & it was Rukmini Devi who gave it new life & respectability. Its format consists of Alarippu (invocation), Jathi Swaram (note combinations), Shabdam (notes & lyrics), Varnam (a combination of pure dance & abhinaya), lighter items like Padams & Javalis(all forms for storytelling and abhinaya) & finally the Thillana (again pure dance).