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    The document provides information on the classical dances of India. It discusses 8 major classical dance forms: Kathak, Kathakali, Bharatanatyam, Kuchipudi, Odissi, Mohiniyattam, Sattriya, and Manipuri. For each dance form, it provides details on their origins, significance, costumes, music and instruments, gestures, and cultural aspects. The dances are an integral part of India's rich cultural heritage and are performed both in temples and during festivals to narrate religious stories and myths.

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    CLASSICAL DANCES OF INDIA

    SIGNIFICANCE OF DANCE
    1.Dancing is one of the way to stay fit for all age groups.
    2.It includes a wide range of physical , emotional and mental benefits, like are it improves condition of heart and lungs, increases mascular strength , and
    improves fitness.
    3.Arts research proved that students who study dance are more self-motivated , disciplined and focused.
    4.One of its historical significance was to tell the stories of ancient myths and gods in religious ceremonies.
    5.Dance provides a connection with others.
    6.It has proved that regular practise of mudras not only contribute to one’s overall good health but can be used as a preventive measure as well.
    7. There are 8 classical dances in India-
    A.Kathak

    B.Kathakali

    C.Bharatanatyam

    D.Kuchipudi

    E.Odissi

    F. Mohiniyattam

    G.Sattriya

    H.Manipuri
    KATHAK(LUCKNOW)

    Kathak dancers commonly knows as kathakars or storytellers.


    The term Kathak is derived from the vedic sanskrit word ‘Katha’ which means “story” and
    Kathakars which means “the one who tells a story.
    Mainly there are 3 gharanas -
    Lucknow gharana
    Jaipur gharana
    Banaras gharana
    Kathak dancers tell various stories through their hand movements and extensive footwork.
    Female kathak dancers wear lehenga-blouse-chudidaar, or an angrakha chididaar, in both
    costumes dupatta is mandatory.
    Dancers perform rhythamatic foot movements with small bells called Ghungroo.
    Facial expressions play important role in kathak dance.
    Inspired from Hindu scriptures,Mahabharata and Ramayana.
    Anciently, kathak was performed by men,but now-a-days it is performed by both men as well as
    women.
    Beautiful posture and mudras

    Small bells (Ghungroo)

    Lehenga with dupatta


    KATHAKALI(KERALA)
    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.
    Elements of kathakali are –
    Expression( Natyam, the component with emphasis on facial expressions.)
    Dance( Nrithyam, the component of dance with movements of hands and legs.)
    Enactment( Nrithyam, the elements of drama with mudras.)
    Song/vocal accompaniment(geetha)
    Instrument accompaniment(vadyam)
    Kathakali is always performed by male.
    Performance is done in front of big oil lamp,i.e Kalivilakku
    Language of the song used for kathakali is Manipravalam.
    Main instruments played are Chenda, Maddalam, Chengila, Edakka and Ilathalam.
    Pacha(Green face)

    Mudras

    Beautiful costume with attractive movements


    BHARATANATYAM(TAMIL NADU)
    1.Bharatanatyam originated in southern India in state of TamilNadu.
    2.2000 years ago it started as a temple dance tradition called ‘DASIYATTAM’ .
    3.The four brothers Chinnayya, Ponnian,Sivanandam and Vadivelu made a rich
    contribution to Bharatanatyam.
    4.It has its inspiration from the sculputres of the ancient temple of
    “CHINDAMBARAM”.
    5.Bharatanatyam is the act of devotion to Natraj.
    6.It is considered to be a fire dance having two aspects-
    Tandava (The dance of Lord Shiva)
    Lasya (Graceful moments)
    7.It is the traditional dance form knowm for its purity, grace and sculpture poses.
    8.Bharatnatyam dancers wear a unique se of jewellery known as ‘ Temple Jewellery’
    during the performance.
    9.Modern costumes are deeply symbolic, used to wear Kanjiwarm Saris.
    10.It is the Karnataki style music of south India.
    11.Instruments used are Mridangam, Nagaswaram,Flute,Voilin an Veena
    12.Tamil, Telgu, Kannada and Sanskrit are traditionally used in Bharatnatyam.
    Group Dance

    Attractive coustume with beautiful jewellery


    Mudras
    KUCHIPUDI(ANDRAPRADESH)
    1.Kuchipudi is a classical Indian dance originated in Andra Pradesh , India.
    2.Origin of the name Kuchipudi is taken from name of a village in the Divi
    tehsil of Krishna dristrict
    3. Kuchipudi dance style was initially presented at temples and was perrformed by the
    Brahmin men.
    4.Kuchipudi is famous for its extremly elegant movements and its very strong descriptive
    and dramatic character narration.
    5.These dancer dramas were mostly performed as an offering to Lord Krishna and Lord
    Shiva.
    6.The Kuchipudi is a dance-drama of Nritta, Nritya and Natya.
    7.The Nritta consists of the theermanams and jatis.
    8.The Nritya consists of sabdams.
    9.The Natya consists of aaacting with mudras for the songs.
    10.Coustumes are like Kanchipuram silk saree, Dharmavaram silk saree.
    Kuchipudi Jewellery

    Kuchipudi costume

    Postures
    ODISSI(ODISHA)
    1.Odissi is traditionally a dance-drama genre of performance art also reffered to as Orissi.
    2.Odissi is originated in the Hindu Temple of Odisha and Eastern Coastaal part of India.
    3.According to history, through this dance,women used to express religious stories and spiritual
    ideas particularly of Viashnavism( Vishnu as Jagannath).
    4.Instrunments used in Odissi are Pkhwaj, Table, Harmonium, Cymbals and Flute.
    5. Facial expressions , hand gestures and body movements are used to suggest a certain feeling,
    an emotion or one of the nine rasas.
    6.Feets and palms are brightened up with red coloured dyes called alta.
    7.Hair is tied with beautiful bun called Seenthi.
    8.Dance is performed by both male as well as female.
    9.Mens wear dhoti.
    Jewellery

    Costume

    Mudras
    MOHINIYATTAM(KERALA)
    1.Mohiniyattam is a classical dance form from Keala.
    2.Comes from the words- Mohini-temptress and Attam-dance.
    3.Graceful dance performed only by women.
    4.Influences from Bharatanatyam and Kathakali.
    5.The dance involves the swaying of broad hips and the gentle movements of erect posture from sie
    to side.
    6.In this dance there are approximately 40 basic movements, known as atavukal.
    7.The performer uses the eyes in a very coy, sensuel manner to enchant the mind without enticing the
    senses.
    8.Costumes are white saree embroided with bright golden brocade.
    9.Instrunments used are Vocal, Veena ,Flute, Maddalam and Idakka.
    Gesture and costume

    Jewellery

    Mudras
    SATTRIYA(ASSAM)
    1.Sattriya originated in the state of Assam.
    2.These were usually performed in the sattras (monasteries) associated with the
    Ekasarana
    dharma.
    3.The core of Sattriya Nrityaa has usually been mythological stories.
    4.Traditionally, Sattriya was performed only by bhokots (male monks) in monasteries as
    a part of
    their daily rituals or to mark special festivals.
    5.Sattriya Nritya is divided into many aspects like Apsara Nritya, Behar Nritya, Rasa
    Nritya etc.
    6.The instruments that accompany a traditional performance are khola, taals, flute, violin
    and
    harmonium.
    7.The costumes are usually made of pat.
    Costume

    Mudras

    Jewellery
    MANIPURI(MANIPUR)
    1.The classical dance form of Manipuri is the main dance of Manipur.
    2.The dances of manipur essentially has religious inclination and it reveals the story of
    spiritual
    experiences and salvation.
    3.It is the dance of Lord Krishna, Radha and the gopies.
    4.The epitome of this dance is inter-woventhrough the celestial and eternal love of radha
    and
    Krishna.
    5.The costumes and ornaments of Ras are colourful and glittering.
    6.Radhika wears a green dress and gopies are in red.
    7.Krishna performs in saffron.
    Ras Leela

    Jewellery

    Mudras
    Costume
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