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 […]

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 1. Love (shringaara) 2. Laughter (haasya) 3. Compassion (karuna) 4. Anger (raudra) 5. Courage (veer)

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

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

Indian Classical Dances are like worshiping god. They are sacred and divine. Learning Kathak or any other Indian Classical Dance form there is a routine one should follow to become an expert and to gain knowledge Pre-requisite, and routine that should be followed in any INDIAN CLASSICAL DANCE. Touch the feet of your Guru and

Kathak is one of the prominent and main genres of the Northern part of India. Kathak is the amalgamation of three major art – music, Pure Dance and Drama. Kathak has gone through a major evolution over the period of time that can be traced in Ancient times, the Bhakti movement, the Mughal Period, the

Kathak, an Indian Classical Dance form popularly known throughout the world for the elegance in body movements and rapid footwork.  Kathak is strongly associated with storytelling and as the name Kathak contained in itself “कथा” the art of storytelling. Literal meaning of the Kathak is “ कथा करने वाला “ means the person who perform

When a story is presented in front of the audience with the medium of dance on stage is known as Dance Drama. In ancient times of India, all the Drama includes dialogue, song, music, dance, etc. It is said to be that many of the Indian Classical Dance forms are Dance Drama that includes all