Kathakali is the most well known dance drama from the south Indian state of Kerala. The word Kathakali literally means "Story-Play". It is known for its large, elaborate makeup and costumes. The elaborate costumes of Kathakali have become the most recognised icon for Kerala.
This is a short presentation on a few Indian Classical Dance Forms.
KATHAK DANCE FORM
This dance form traces its origins to the nomadic bards of ancient northern India known as Kathakaris, or story tellers.
Kathakali is the traditional dance of Kerala and is one of the oldest forms of theatre in the world. It is a combination of dance and drama where the actors depict characters from Indian mythology, mainly from the Ramayana and the Mahabharata.
Kuchipuddi Dance Form
Kuchipudi, one of the art forms of the South had its origin in Andhra Pradesh. Actors sing and dance, and the style is a blend of folk and classical.
ODISSI DANCE FORM
Odissi is one of the eight classical dance forms of India. It originates from the state of Orissa, in eastern India. It is the oldest surviving dance form of India on the basis of archaeological evidences.
Sattriya Dance Form
Sattriya or Sattriya Nritya, is one among eight principal classical Indian dance traditions.
MANIPURI DANCE FORM
Manipuri dance is one of the major Indian classical dance forms.
It originates from Manipur; a state in north-eastern India on the border with Burma. The form developed its own specific aesthetics, values, conventions and ethics.
Famous classical dances in India. Indian classical dance, or Shastriya Nritya, is an umbrella term for various performance arts rooted in religious Hindu musical theatre styles, whose theory and practice can be traced to the Sanskrit text Natya Shastra.
The number of recognized classical dances range from eight to more, depending on the source and scholar. The Sangeet Natak Akademi recognizes eight – Bharatanatyam, Kathak, Kuchipudi, Odissi, Kathakali, Sattriya, Manipuri and Mohiniyattam.Scholars such as Drid Williams add Chhau, Yaksagana and Bhagavata Mela to the list.While the Culture Ministry of the Government of India recognizes Chhau as well. These dances have been regional, all of them include music and recitation in local language or Sanskrit, and they represent a unity of core ideas in a diversity of styles, costumes and expression
A presentation on classical and folk dances in Indian culture by Dr Ananda Balayogi Bhavanani for the CCRT workshop on Introducing culture in the curriculum organised by Pondicherry Education Department for teachers in schools. July 30th 2013.
Kathakali is the most well known dance drama from the south Indian state of Kerala. The word Kathakali literally means "Story-Play". It is known for its large, elaborate makeup and costumes. The elaborate costumes of Kathakali have become the most recognised icon for Kerala.
This is a short presentation on a few Indian Classical Dance Forms.
KATHAK DANCE FORM
This dance form traces its origins to the nomadic bards of ancient northern India known as Kathakaris, or story tellers.
Kathakali is the traditional dance of Kerala and is one of the oldest forms of theatre in the world. It is a combination of dance and drama where the actors depict characters from Indian mythology, mainly from the Ramayana and the Mahabharata.
Kuchipuddi Dance Form
Kuchipudi, one of the art forms of the South had its origin in Andhra Pradesh. Actors sing and dance, and the style is a blend of folk and classical.
ODISSI DANCE FORM
Odissi is one of the eight classical dance forms of India. It originates from the state of Orissa, in eastern India. It is the oldest surviving dance form of India on the basis of archaeological evidences.
Sattriya Dance Form
Sattriya or Sattriya Nritya, is one among eight principal classical Indian dance traditions.
MANIPURI DANCE FORM
Manipuri dance is one of the major Indian classical dance forms.
It originates from Manipur; a state in north-eastern India on the border with Burma. The form developed its own specific aesthetics, values, conventions and ethics.
Famous classical dances in India. Indian classical dance, or Shastriya Nritya, is an umbrella term for various performance arts rooted in religious Hindu musical theatre styles, whose theory and practice can be traced to the Sanskrit text Natya Shastra.
The number of recognized classical dances range from eight to more, depending on the source and scholar. The Sangeet Natak Akademi recognizes eight – Bharatanatyam, Kathak, Kuchipudi, Odissi, Kathakali, Sattriya, Manipuri and Mohiniyattam.Scholars such as Drid Williams add Chhau, Yaksagana and Bhagavata Mela to the list.While the Culture Ministry of the Government of India recognizes Chhau as well. These dances have been regional, all of them include music and recitation in local language or Sanskrit, and they represent a unity of core ideas in a diversity of styles, costumes and expression
A presentation on classical and folk dances in Indian culture by Dr Ananda Balayogi Bhavanani for the CCRT workshop on Introducing culture in the curriculum organised by Pondicherry Education Department for teachers in schools. July 30th 2013.
