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[[File:Nandini Ghosal.jpg|thumb|Odissi is originally from [[Orissa]] state]] |
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[[File:Kathak 3511900193 986f6440f6 b retouched.jpg|thumb|Dancer performing the ''chakkarwala tukra'', one of the popular highlights of [[Kathak]]]] |
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[[File:Kathakalidancer.jpg|thumb|A Kathakali performer in the virtuous ' |
[[File:Kathakalidancer.jpg|thumb|A Kathakali performer in the virtuous ''pachcha'' (green) role]] |
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[[File:Devika.gif|thumb|''Prakriti Ora'', one of the sixty four ''mati-akhora'' or basic [[Sattriya]] exercises.]] |
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[[File:Rasa Lila in Manipuri dance style.jpg|thumb|Manipuri dance with scenes from the life of Lord Krishna]] |
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'''Indian classical dance''' is a relatively new [[umbrella term]] for various codified art forms rooted in [[Natya]], the sacred Hindu [[musical theatre]] styles, whose theory can be traced back to the [[Natya Shastra]] of [[Bharata Muni]] (400 BC). |
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== Definitions == |
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'''These are:''' |
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* Dances performed inside the sanctum of the temple according to the rituals were called [[Agama Nartanam]]. Natya Shastra classifies this type of dance form as margi, or the soul-liberating dance, unlike the [[desi]] (purely entertaining) forms. |
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* Dances performed in royal courts to the accompaniment of classical music were called [[Carnatakam]]. This was an intellectual art form. * [[Darbari Aattam]] form |
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For lack of any better equivalents in the European culture, the British colonial authorities called any performing art forms found in India as "Indian dance". Even though the art of [[Natya]] includes [[nritta]], or [[dance]] proper, [[Natya]] has never been limited to dancing and includes singing, [[abhinaya]] ([[mime]] acting). These features are common to all the Indian classical styles. In the margi form [[Nritta]] is composed of [[karana dance|karana]]s, while the [[desi]] [[nritta]] consists mainly of [[adavu]]s. |
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The term "classical" (Sanscr. "[[Shastriya]]") was introduced by [[Sangeet Natak Akademi]] to denote the [[Natya Shastra]]-based performing art styles. A very important feature of Indian classical dances is the use of the [[mudra]] or hand gestures by the artists as a short-hand [[sign language]] to narrate a story and to demonstrate certain concepts such as objects, weather, nature and emotion. Many classical dances include facial expressions as an integral part of the dance form. |
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all teachers know classical dance |
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== Dance forms == |
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[[Sangeet Natak Akademi]] currently confers classical status on eight Indian dance styles (see table below), while the [[Encyclopædia Britannica]] mentions six recognized schools<ref>[[Encyclopædia Britannica]]. [http://www.britannica.com/EBchecked/topic/150714/dance/25710/Indian-classical-dance?anchor=toc25710 dance (performing arts) : Indian classical dance]. Retrieved 03-11-2010.</ref> and other sources state there are eight dance forms.<ref>{{cite news|url= http://living.oneindia.in/expressions/factual-expressions/indian-classical-dance.html|title= Indian Classical Dance|date= 2009-04-19|publisher=''One India''|accessdate= 2010-06-11}}</ref><ref>{{Cite book | last = Narayan| first = Shovana| title = Indian classical dances: "ekam sat vipraah bahudaa vadanti"| publisher = Shubhi Publications| year = 2005| url = http://books.google.com/books?id=vxBq4xq94ZYC | pages = 5}}</ref> |
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Indian classical dance is a relatively new umbrella term for various codified art forms rooted in Natya, the sacred Hindu musical theatre styles, whose theory can be traced back to the Natya Shastra of Bharata Muni (400 BC).
Definitions
These are:
- Dances performed inside the sanctum of the temple according to the rituals were called Agama Nartanam. Natya Shastra classifies this type of dance form as margi, or the soul-liberating dance, unlike the desi (purely entertaining) forms.
- Dances performed in royal courts to the accompaniment of classical music were called Carnatakam. This was an intellectual art form. * Darbari Aattam form
For lack of any better equivalents in the European culture, the British colonial authorities called any performing art forms found in India as "Indian dance". Even though the art of Natya includes nritta, or dance proper, Natya has never been limited to dancing and includes singing, abhinaya (mime acting). These features are common to all the Indian classical styles. In the margi form Nritta is composed of karanas, while the desi nritta consists mainly of adavus.
The term "classical" (Sanscr. "Shastriya") was introduced by Sangeet Natak Akademi to denote the Natya Shastra-based performing art styles. A very important feature of Indian classical dances is the use of the mudra or hand gestures by the artists as a short-hand sign language to narrate a story and to demonstrate certain concepts such as objects, weather, nature and emotion. Many classical dances include facial expressions as an integral part of the dance form. all teachers know classical dance
Dance forms
Sangeet Natak Akademi currently confers classical status on eight Indian dance styles (see table below), while the Encyclopædia Britannica mentions six recognized schools[1] and other sources state there are eight dance forms.[2][3]
| Dance form | State(s) of origin |
|---|---|
| Bharatanatyam | Tamil Nadu |
| Kathak | Rajasthan, Punjab, Delhi, Uttar Pradesh |
| Kathakali | Kerala |
| Kuchipudi | Andhra Pradesh |
| Manipuri | Manipur |
| Mohiniyattam | Kerala |
| Odissi | Orissa |
| Sattriya | Assam |
A dance style is classical to the extent it incorporates the Natya Shastra techniques. Some of the styles such as Kathak use very few elements found in Natya Shastra. Other art dances yet to be conferred as classical dances, whose theories and techniques can also be traced back to the Natya Shastra[citation needed] are:
- Andhra Natyam - Telugu art dance
- Vilasini Nrityam/Natyam - Telugu art dance
- Kerala Natanam - Kerala classical dance
Out of the nine recognized dance forms, the only two temple dance styles that have their origin in Natya Shastra and are prescribed by the Agamas are Bharata Natyam and Odissi. These two most faithfully adhere to the Natya Shastra but currently do not include Vaachikaabhinaya (dialog acts), although some styles of Bharata Natyam, such as Melattur style, prescribe the lip and eye movements indicating Vaachikaabhinaya.
Kuchipudi, which also prescribes the lip movements indicating Vaachikaabhinaya, and Mohiniyattam are relatively recent Darbari Aatam forms, just as Kathakali, and two eastern Indian styles, Manipuri and Sattriya, that are quite similar.
Kathak originated as a court dance. Some believe it evolved from Lord Krishna's raas lilas, forms of which have also evolved into the popular Garba-style dances popular in North India and Gujarat. The style gradually changed during the Mughal period under the influence of Persian dance, a major change being straight knees instead of the bent knees used in most other Indian classical forms. Intricate footwork and spins, as well as abhinaya, are the highlights of Kathak.
Currently, Sangeet Natak Akademi does not consider the recently reconstructed dance styles of Andhra Pradesh such as Andhra Natyam and Vilasini Natyam as "classical." Bharatanrithyam, despite being the one most closely following Natya Shastra's precepts, is considered as a variety of Bharata Natyam...
Sabha
Sabhas are the organizations involved in the promotion of classical art forms in South India. Ganamukundhapriya is one such Sabha that specialises in classical dances.
See also
References
- ^ Encyclopædia Britannica. dance (performing arts) : Indian classical dance. Retrieved 03-11-2010.
- ^ "Indian Classical Dance". One India. 2009-04-19. Retrieved 2010-06-11.
{{cite news}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in:|publisher=(help) - ^ Narayan, Shovana (2005). Indian classical dances: "ekam sat vipraah bahudaa vadanti". Shubhi Publications. p. 5.
- Ambrose, Kay (1984). Classical Dances and Costumes of India. Palgrave Macmillan.
- Andhra Pradesh Portal: Dance. Andhra Pradesh Government. Retrieved 2010-11-03.
Further reading
- Massey, Reginald (2004). India's dances: their history, technique, and repertoire. Abhinav Publications.