Essence of classical dance......!!!


Classical dance is the formal dance type. It requires a lot of grace and the postures has to be perfect which makes this dance form more attractive. It is also considered one of the oldest form of dance. It is very famous form of dance and people are gaining interest about this. Other countries has started this form of dance to support the concept Indians have regarding this particular form of dance. Classical dance is a conventional dance enlightening the feelings, emotions or sentiments through dance drama or poetry. This form is portrayed by dignity, poise and precision of movement. It is elaborated by formal gestures, steps, and poses.

There are various kinds of classical dances.Some of them are:
KATHAK :

                                      

Kathak means ‘Katha’ meaning a dance which describes a story. Kathak is a pure Indian classical dance style. In this classical dance form, particular attention given to the foot stroke and roaming. Most classical Kathak dances depict the love stories of Radha-Krishna and the spring of their life. Kathak has an excitement and a speciality of entertainment which is due to the practice of the rhythm and fast rotation in it, which holds an active place in it.

Kathakali:
                                      

Kathakali is a famous classical dance of Kerala. Kathakali means ‘drama of a story’ or ‘a dance drama’.Kathakali is a mixture of dance, music, and acting.The most supernatural and mythological aspects related to life and work of divine beings, deities, demons, and saints displayed as Kathakali’s content.In Kathakali, the dancer stays silent and display dance with a wide range of hand gestures and favourite poses.


Odissi:
                                                 

Orissa’s traditional dance, Odissi, was born by the dance of devadasis in the temple.The Odissi dance found in the Inscriptions of the Brahmeshwar temple, along with it is mentioned in the central chamber of the Sun temple of Konark. The Odissi dance is devoted to Lord Krishna, and its verses taken from the play of the theatrical song Govindam, which is used to show love and devotion to God. In Odissi dance, stories are told about the eighth embodiment of Krishna, Lord Vishnu.
 
Bharatanatyam: 
                                                         
 
Bharatanatyam is a combination of emotions, music, rhythm, and expressions.Bharatanatyam includes all the traditional aspects of an Indian classical dance – postures (hand position), acting (facial expressions) and Padma (narrative dance).Bharatnatyam is famous for its unique gestures.

 


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