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KATHAK Kathak hails from the north Indian state of UTTAR PRADESH  . The word KATHAK is originated from the kathas. The performers used to dance or enact through ' Story - Tellers or Kathas. We can find the first elaboration of this dance in MAHABHARATA . During the eleventh century this dance gave the impact to the Rasalilas in Vaishnav Panth and Mughal Rule. In the nineteenth century Nawab Wajid Ali Shah from Lucknow extend this dance form.This form of dance is the only classical dance which has imbided the grace that is NAZAKAT , associated with the muslim culture. This dance form combines elements of NAZAKAT and ADAKARI that is acting in the performance. Balance , Poise and control are the three pillars of this style. Hand gestures and the expression of the eyes also play an important role but the unique strength of the dance lies with the ankle bells or ghungroos of the dancer that provide the rhythm to the body. This dance form is accompanied by TABLA that ...

Express ion of Joy Dance is an expression of Joy and is reflected in the movements of each and every Indian. Rhythm or Taal springs spontaneously from their steps , expression or Bhava which is the essence of dance , flows from the eyes and provides Rasa that is ecstasy and Ananda that is Joy.   These are the essential part of dance by which a dancer elaborate herself gracefully. Mythology and traditional culture are the backbone of the dances in India. The general festive ethos of the different communities and region changes every occasion into a ritual accompanied by dance. In India , dance is unbound by parameters of time and season and each occasion gives happiness and fulfilment to the people. There are two broad streams of dance forms in India. One is the classical dances and the other is the more joyous . Folk dances of India which also includes the tribal dance. Every dance has its own perfection and its own style.The perfection,  the grace ,  the style in clas...

NRITYA NRITYA , the dances of India unveils the panorama of diverse dance forms of India. It is the expressions of untold happiness in India, it is linked to mythology and culture as well. Dancers reflects the inner feelings through expression of a common man in India.India is the vast region of different communities where the people express their moods and happiness through dance. This is the existence of a large variety of folk and tribal dances in every region of India. This is not just a glimpse of the dance . This article attempts to widen their horizon of knowledge about those dances. I am sure it will prove to be a good reference for their projects and expand their general awareness. There are more things to know about dance . So, keep reading my articles. Thanks Banani

INDRADHANUSH In my first article that is origin of dance part 1 I have already written about how Early human beings first danced by themselves. Today I am talking more about the dancers were priests or slaves in either the temples or the houses of the wealthy. They danced at births , marriages, funerals and all royal functions. Not only was dancing the major part of all religious ceremonies and a source of entertainment, but it also became the real basis of all theatre and drama. The word " Choreography" , meaning designing and planning dances , stems from the Greek. The oldest and the most advanced form of dance is found is found in India. There are some temples , which still have their resident DEVADASIS. These are women who train for years and spend the rest of their lives as temple servants, singing and performing sacred dances at religious ceremonies. After India's independence in 1947, a revival of dance as an art form produced many famous dancers, men and women w...

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INDRADHANUSH EAR LY human beings first danced by themselves instinctively. They found that the repeated rhythmic movements had a powerful effect on the mind and produced a supernatural feeling. From this they developed an idea of magic power. When they repeated their dance , they found that they could recreate the feeling of magic power. Then the group dancing developed. Patterns such as the closed circle, open semi - circle  , two facing lines , or a wavy line were used. Primitive people still dance to celebrate the birth of a child , puberty rites , marriages and funerals. Some people perform dances for good crops. All of these dances vary with the emotions of  the occasion. As humankind developed , religious rituals and ceremonies grew out of the primitive magic dances. The dance took on more formal patterns and was an important form of worship in the temple of the ancient gods. Dear viewers this is not the end of the origin of dance. You will get more information in my n...

MTalams In Carnatic Music there are seven talams : DHRUVATALAM - IOII MADHYATALAM -  IOI RUPAKTALAM -   OI JHAMPATALAM - IUO TRIPUTALAM - IOO ADATALAM - IIOO EKATALAM - I As we already know that expressions also plays an important role in our life. We express our feelings through expressions : NAVRASAS  or nine emotions which are expressed in the eyes , the face , subtle muscle shifts and the body as a whole. a. HASYA. ( happiness ) b. KRODHA ( anger ) c. BIBHATSA ( disgust ) d. BHAYANAKA ( fear ) e. SHOKA  ( sorrow ) f. VEERA. ( courage ) g. KARUNA  ( compassion ) h. ADBHUTA ( wonder ) i. SHANTA. ( serenity ) I hope my articles will help you . Please read and comment . Thanks Banani

BHARATANATYAM Indian culture is very close to our heart.The idol of "NATARAJA" ( LORD SHIVA ) is the symbol of Bharatanatyam. The bronze icon of NATARAJA is unique to Tamil Nadu. The gurus of this dance are dedicated and eminent teachers of the ancient classical dance form of Bharatanatyam. This classical dance form has the physical discipline but it also purifies innerself.The strength, power and beauty of this dance form lies in its ability to integrate the physical, emotional, intellectual and spiritual dimensions of man so that at its most intense level. It has also proved to be a source of the greatest joy and fulfilment. This is also true that entirely the source of every style of dance is Folk lore and Folk movement in dance have been developed after a careful study of day to day movements of human life prevailing according to the customs and traditions of every region be it south or north. So, no dance form is absolutely pure but gurus of different styles of danc...