About Short Description on Bharat NatyamDance

  • It is believed that Bharatnatyam was revealed by Lord Brahma to Bharata, a famous sage who then
    codified this sacred dance in a Sanskrit text called the Natya Shastra.
  •  Probably derives its name from an amalgamation of Bha from bhava, Ra from raaga and Ta from tala.
  •  Has its origin in the sadeer or the solo performance of the devadasis of Tamil Nadu.
  •  Dance fell into disrepute but was brought into mainstream by Rukmini Arundale through her school Kalashetra.
  • Format of a Bharatnatyam Dance:
     Ganpati Dance- prayer to Ganesha.
     Alarippur- invocatory piece.
     Jatiswaram- pure dance-create beautiful pieces to rhythmic beats.
     Shabdam- abhinaya to a song in praise of God.
     Varnam- combines nritta and natya.
     Padam- dancer can reveal mastery over Abhinaya(usually padams deal with the theme of love)
     Thillana- pure dance.
  • Famous dancers: 1.Rukmini Devi
    2. Mrinalini Sarabhai Etc.

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