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Why Indian Classical dance and music must be introduced as a compulsory subject in India? Indian Classical Dances are the most established and oldest artistic expression. It is said that Indian Classical Dances are the best approach to adore almighty. They are firmly associated with religion and spirituality. Indian Classical Dances and Music are considered …

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The expectations of people prior to joining Kathak is that Kathak is all about Shiva Tandav but the question is, is it really connected only with Lord Shiva Tandav or it has more to it? Let’s dig into kathak expectations v/s reality. According to Indian Mythology, Dance has been originated by Lord Shiva and he …

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Training in any genre is necessary to learn a specific style, but one needs to make a good foundation. For a strong foundation theory is equally important as Practical in Indian Classical Dances like Kathak. Kathak is totally dependent upon Laya & Taal i.e. rhythm and for this, one also needs to understand the theoretical …

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This is the first Shloka of Natya Shastra taught to Indian Classical Dancers that means – “Yato hasta stato drishti”…”Where the hand gestures are, the eyes follow” “Yato drishti stato manaha”…”Where the eyes go, the mind follows” “Yato manaha stato bhava”…”Where the mind is, there is the feeling evolves” “Yato bhava stato rasa”…”Where the feeling …

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Kathak is the most prestigious and one of the oldest dance forms of India which is originated from Lord Krishna. Its techniques have been described in Abhinaya Darpan and NatyShastra, written by disciples of Lord Shiva i.e. Nandikeshwar and Bharatmuni respectively. It is difficult to say when the dance originated, the same way it is …

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Natya Veda is the fifth Veda (NatyaShastra), created by Lord Brahma to help the masses to overcome the sufferings. There is an interesting story about the creation of Natya Veda written in Natya Shastra. After the golden age (Satyug), the entire world was leading to astray and there was no other way to control the …

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Abhinaya Darpan & Natyashastra are the two oldest Performing Art texts or treatises on dance, music, and theatre of Indian History. The Natyashastra explains all the aspects of theater and dance whereas the Abhinaya Darpana concentrates on Abhinaya (acting) and expressions (Ras and Bhava) Abhinaya Darpan- Nandikeshwar wrote in 5 Century. Although the final penning …

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Dancers who dance daily are known for great body shape and flexibility. Dance is a great workout and it also maintains health. The body reacts differently to different styles of dance that totally depends upon what kind of dance you do. Dance maintains not only the body but also mood. When you dance, your body …

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In Indian Classical Dance, Eye movement has been known as Drishti Bhed. The eyes are not only an important part of the body but it is also crucial in dance. Expressions are significant in dance and without eye movement, it can’t be achieved. Big Beautiful eyes increase the beauty of a person. The same way …

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Beginners and advanced learners often hold their breath while dancing, they are so focused on picking up the steps that they forget to breathe properly and their body becomes stiff. The right Breathing Technique is really important in dance. Dancers are so focused on choreography that breath becomes the last thing to think about. Start …

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Neck movements i.e. Greeva Bheda. In Indian Classical Dances, every movement whether it is related to eyes, neck, or head has a significant part in the dance and well described in the shastra i.e. performing art text. Neck is the core of the entire body. Without moving the neck, a dancer can’t explain the meaning …

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Kathak Dance follows a certain Dancing sequence that is said to be Manch Pradarshan (मंच प्रदर्शन) which Kathak dancer has to follow. Whether it is Kathak or any other Indian Classical Dance form, there is a set and systematic pattern in terms of dance sequence being presented by the dancers.  For instance: According to the …

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When Sthayi Bhava are nourished by rest of the bhavas i.e. Vibhav Bhava विभाव (Knowledge), Anubhav Bhava अनु-भाव (subsequent) and Sanchari Bhava  संचारी या व्यभिचारी भाव- (transitory) is known as Navarasa (expression).  Rasa are of 9 kinds – These are 9. Peace or silence (shanta). When a relationship is established between performer and audience emotions …

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The wave of Bhava arises in the heart when one looks at a person or thing. Bhava (emotions) always stays in the heart.  Like one gets excited to see beloved.  When the wave of emotion (Bhava) leaves the territory of heart, can easily trace on the face, and through the entire body, it is called …

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Dance is a way of life. In dance sometimes we just follow the music and move our body with the flow or choreograph dance by our self or follow someone else or take a step back or sometimes move forward or sometimes bend or bow down. “Dance, when you’re broken open. Dance, if you’ve torn …

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