2. Indian Classical Dance
Indian classical dance is
an umbrella term for various
codified art forms rooted
in Natya and sacred
Hindu Musical theatre styles
whose theory can be traced
back to the Natya Shastra
of Bharata Muni
3. Benefits of Indian Classical Dance
•Excellent form of exercise
•The focus is on developing speed, strength
and stamina
•Burn more calories
•Developing Body
•Improves posture, strengthens the arch of the
foot and fingers and eye & neck muscles
•Taught visually and hearing impaired
individuals.
4. Types of Classical Dances
•Bharatanatyam
•Kathakali
•Kuchipudi
•Mohiniattam
•Yakshagana
5.
6. •Comes from the words
Bhava (expression), Raga (music), Tala
(rhythm) and Natya (classical theater)
•Originates in South India
•Performance
Consists of multiple items
Nritta– pure dance movements
Abhinaya– dramatic art of storytelling
Nritya– combination of nritta & abhinaya
•Music- Carnatic music
Bharatanatyam
7. •Costume
Made of silk saris with gold embroidery
Costume has a lot of pleats
•Jewelry
Necklace, Bangles and head ornaments
•Bells mounted on woven pads are worn on the feet
Bharatanatyam
8.
9. •Originates from Kerala state
•Attractive make-up of characters and elaborate
costumes
•Performance
Combination of 5 elements-
Natyam (expression), Nritham (dance), Nrithyam
(enactment), Geetham (vocal) and Vadyam
(instruments)
•Music- Carnatic music
language of songs -Manipravalam
Kathakali
10. •Elaborate makeup
Green face color- noble
characters (Pacha)
Green with red streaks-
characters with evil streak
Red face color- excessively
evil characters
Women have yellow face
color
•Costume
Elaborate and differ according
to character
Kathakali
11.
12. •Originates from Andhra Pradesh state in South India
•Shares many common elements with Bharatanatyam
•Unique Kuchipudi dance-
Tarangam- dancer dances on plate with diyas in the
hands and vessel of water on the head
•Music- Carnatic music
•Costume
Similar to Bharatanatyam
‘Katcham’ (long fold) at the back of the costume
•Jewelry
Female characters wear ornaments and jewelry
Kuchipudi
13.
14. • Comes from the words-
Mohini- temptress and
Attam- dance
• Graceful dance performed only by
women
• Influences from Bharatanatyam and
Kathakali
• Music
Vocal (called chollu), Veena, flute, Maddalam
& Idakka Characterized by realistic makeup
and simple dressing
•Costume
White or cream sari with gold border
Costume is profusely pleated
•Jewelry
Mainly gold ornaments
Mohiniattam
16. From the rural areas of
karnataka
400 years old
Themes based on Hindu
epics
Has the characters Sutra
Dhara (conductor) and
the Vidhushaka(the
jester)
Yakshagana
