Dance Theory
Sadir
Aka Bharatnatyam
Angas
All the major limbs of the body
Panchama Vedam
Also know as Natyaveda, it is the fifth Veda created by Brahma
Kartarimukha
Asamyuta Hasthas
Sattriya State
Assam (s is silent)
Natya Shastra
Bharatamuni
Tandava
Brisk movements, rigorous dance. By Shiva
Difference between classical and folk dance
Classical is based on Natyasastra, folk is based on a group of people's beliefs
Nritya
Combination of steps, music, and expressions
How many classical dances in India?
Eight (plus Chauu dance)
Upangas
Face
There are five abhinayas
False (4)
There are six classical dances in India
False (8/9)
Origin of Kuchipudi dance is Tamilnadu.
False (Andhra Pradesh)
Sattriya dance belongs to Kerala
False (Assam)
Arangeram is a first stage performance in dance.
False (Asuraparajayam)
Vempati Chinna Sathyam belongs to Bharatanatyam.
False (Kuchipudi)
Famous Seat in Andhra Pradesh is Mohiniattam
False (Mohiniattam is from Kerala)
Arangetran is a first stage performance in dance.
False, it's the debut performance
Laasya
Gentle and delicate movements
Anchitam
Heel is touching the ground, toes are raised
Soochi Padam
Heel raised, only big toe on the ground
Agratala sancaram
Heel raised, toes on the ground and moving
Udghattitam
Heels raised, toes pressed to the ground and then pressing toes to the ground.
What is the Natyasastra?
It is the book of dance and contains rules and regulations for writing and producing a play (dramas). (Written by Bharatamuni)
Gharana
Kathak
Kuchipudi Dance Form
Kuchipudi originated from a small village called Kuchipudi in the Krishna district of Andhra Pradesh. The founder of the dance was Siddhendra Yogi. This dance contains many diverse expressions and is based mainly on expression and drama. The stories depicted are from epic tales like Mahabharata.
Number of Classical Dances
Kuchipudi, Bharatnatyam, Kathak, Kathakali, Mohiniattam, Chauu, Odissi, Saatriya, Manipuri
Manipuri State
Manipur
Two instruments used in Kathakali
Metallophones and membranophones
Asamyutta Hastas
Mudras depicting items and things to convey the story better. One handed gestures.
Abhinaya Dharpana
Nandikeshvara
Abhinayadarpanam
Nandikeshvara
Samam
Natural position, feet flat
Maharis
Odissi
Odissi State
Orissa
Three Famous Kuchipudi Dancers
Sobha Naidu, Vempati Chinna Satyam, Padma Bhushan
Adavu
Steps, a dance unit
Kuchipudi Dance Instruments
Tambura, Veena, Flute
Natya
The dramatic aspect of a stage performance, including spoken dialogue and mime, to convey meaning and enact narrative.
Origin of Dance (Natyashastra)
The gods and people were really mad and sad because they had to battle with all these asuras and there was no joy for them so Indra confided in Brahma to create something to entertain or cheer the gods. Brahma then creates 5 vedas. Then he went to Bharatamuni so he could teach his disciples (100) and they were taught key attitude for dance (reception, retention etc). Then they made their first play called Asuraparajayam which depicts the defeat of the demons. After that, he presented it to Lord Shiva who added a few things of his own like Tandava. The Bharatas became really proud and arrogant and boasted and ridiculed other people. They were cursed by the sages and Bharata sent them to Earth. They then taught humans how to dance since it was all they knew.
Hastas (Mudras)
They depict objects and people to further convey the meaning of the story
Kunchitam
Toes are touching the ground, heel raised
Kapota hasta belongs to Samyutha hastas.
True
Nattuvangam is a compulsory accompaniment for dance concert.
True
Pataka hasta belongs to Asamyutha hastas.
True
Pratyangas
Upper body
Kuchipudi meaning
Village in Krishna district in Andhra Pradesh, means "village of actors".
Abhinaya
expressions towards the audience
Nritta
pure dance, combination of steps
