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DANCES OF INDIA
It is said that when Lord Shiva shook his hand drum, the world heard its first rhythm and when he moved his body in tune with its beat, the universe came into being. Classical dancers conceive the dance as the highest form of worship they dedicate themselves to Shiva - the dancing Nataraja and the supreme symbol of cosmic energy. Along with offering flowers to the God for worship people offer dance and music as well. As dance is considered as the most pure and beautiful expression of the human spirit. Indian dance, the concept of Rasa of the aesthetic mood holds the central place. Nine Rasas are recognized - Shringara or love in all its variations, devotion, humour, pathos, heroism, fury, terror, disgust, wonderment and peace.
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The Natya Sastra written in 3rd century BC, is generally recognised as the most authoritative work on the subject. According to Bharata's exposition of the art of histrionics, dancing is a part of drama, and the classical dancer is, therefore ,essentially, a storyteller, with the descriptive power of a poet. For this purpose, traditional Indian dancing employs a highly developed, symbolical gesture language which is almost as eloquent as poetry. A hastamudra (hand gesture) , for instance, can be used to convey such a wide range of meanings as pearl, fragrance, a drop of water, silence, salvation, generosity, testing medicine, and calling the beloved.
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There are numerous mudras and the possibilities of expression through their combinations are infinite. There is always a set pattern for the musical accompaniment. The literary content of the song is interpreted in abhinaya or mime, of which hand gestures are an important part.
A characteristic feature of classical dancing is the use of intricate patterns of rhythm which are evident in the footwork. |
Some classical dance forms of India associate with different States are:-
- Bharatnatyam-Tamil Nadu
- Kathak-Uttar Pradesh
- Kathakali-Kerala
- Kuchipudi-Andhra Pradesh
- Manipuri-Manipur
- Mohiniattam-Kerala
- Odissi-Orissa
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Generally speaking in India there is a dance for every occasion. Only factor which divides them is the regional and cultural influences. For instance in Punjab people do Bhangra and in Gujarat- Garba. Dancing is an inherent part of the Indians.
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