By: Rachel Phillips

CClassical FFolk MModern BBollywood

 Abhinaya  Angika  Vachikabhinaya  Aharyabhinaya  Satvikabhinaya  Navarasas

 Hasya (happiness)  Krodha (anger)  Bhibasta (disgust)  Bhayanaka (fear)  Shoka (sorrow)  Veera (courage)  Karuna (compassion)  Adbhuta (wonder)  Shanta (serenity)

 Bharatanatyam - Tamil Classical Dance Bharatanatyam  Odissi - Oriya Classical dance Odissi  Kuchipudi - Telugu Classical dance Kuchipudi  Manipuri - Manipuri Classical Dance Manipuri  Mohiniaattam - Malayali Classical Dance Mohiniaattam  Sattriya - Assamese Classical Dance Sattriya  Kathakali - Malayali Classical Dance Kathakali  Kathak - Hindi Classical Dance Kathak

 Originating in Tamil Nadu, India  One of the oldest classical dance forms in India  A.K.A. the 5 th Veda  Usually accompanied by Indian Classical music  Known for: grace, purity, tenderness, and sculpture-like poses  Break down of name: BHA-Bhava(expression), RA-Raga (music), and TA-Tala(Rhythm)  One of the most popular dance forms preformed around the world!

 Bharatanatyam proper is a solo dance consisting of 2 main aspects:lasya- the feminine aspects consisting of gracefulness and long lines and tandava ananda thandavam(Tamil)(Dance of Shiva)- masculine aspect. Both aspects create an example of the yin and yang beliefs in china.  Costumes: Costumes vary- some are very traditional and restricting while others are not at all restricting. Three fans of differing heights that form the illusion of the spreading pleats of a sari

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 Originates from state of Orissa (E. India)  the oldest surviving dance form of India on the basis of archaeological evidences  Tribhangi movements: head, chest, pelvis  Everything is based around square stance known as: chauka

 Costumes: the tikka (forehead ornament), allaka (head piece on which the tikka hangs), unique ear covers in intricate shapes, usually depicting a peacock’s feathers, with jimkis (bell shaped earrings) hanging from them, two necklaces- a smaller necklace worn close to the neck and a longer necklace with a hanging pendant, and two sets of bangles worn on the upper arm and wrist.

 Originated in Andhra Pradesh, India  Village named itself after Kuchipudi  Starts with the performer introducing mood, and character  Shares many common elements with Bharatanatyam  Movements are quick  Different branches of Kuchipudi  Costumes: similar to those of Bharatanatyam. Although typically only one fan which tends to be longer than the longest of the three fans present on Bharatanatyam dresses. gh there is

 Originates from state Manipur (NE India)  delicate, lyrical and graceful movements  Rounded movements; avoid jerks  feet are neither put down nor lifted up at the precise rhythmic points of the music but rather slightly earlier or later to express the same rhythmic points most effectively.  Accompaniment: singing, percussion  Lyrics from the classical poetry of Jayadeva, Vidyapati, Chandidas, Govindadas or Gyandas and may be in Sanskrit, Maithili, Brij Bhasha, etc.JayadevaVidyapati ChandidasGovindadasSanskrit MaithiliBrij Bhasha  Skirt they wear is based on the one Maharaja Bhagya Chandra( ) saw in his dream."

 South Indian Dance  Graceful dance meant to be performed as a solo by a woman  "Mohiniyattam" literally means "dance of the enchantress“  Vishnu  Costumes: white sari embroidered with bright golden brocade

 Sattriya has remained a living tradition since its creation by the Assamese Vaishnav saint Srimanta Sankardeva, in 15th centurySrimanta Sankardeva  Based on mythology  Traditionally only performed by monks in monasteries in their daily rituals

 “Kathakali is a highly stylized classical Indian dance-drama noted for its attractive make-up of characters, their elaborate costumes, detailed gestures and well-defined body movements presented in tune with the anchor playback music and complementary percussion.”Indiandancedrama  Originated in state of Kerala  Usually conducted at night  early morning  International Centre for Kathakali

 Originated in N. India  “traces its origins to the nomadic bards of ancient northern India, known as Kathaks, or storytellers.”  Mythology  Pure Dance (Nritta)  Expressive Dance (Nritya)

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