DANCE INVESTIGATION Spanish Flamenco and Indian Classical Kathak Dance The Indian Classical Kathak dance and the Spanish Flamenco have striking similarities even though the location and culture of their origins greatly differ. HISTORICAL CONTEXT ORIGIN Kathak (Sanskrit translation: ‘Katha’- story; ‘Katthaka’- story-teller) can be traced to as far back as the 3rd century and is one of the eight Classical dances in India. It originated in Northern India -Rajasthan, Delhi and Uttar-Pradesh
equally as potent and yet sadly overlooked by many particularly those outside India is that of Kathak. A classical Indian dance, today held in great esteem among the 6 great classical dances of India, 21st century Kathak combines incredibly complex technique and elegant, slow abhinaya (or story telling) and owes almost the entirety of its current day form to the Mughals. The transformation that Kathak underwent from its original form to how we see it today that occurred during Mughal Era is perhaps
The major forms of classical dances are namely Kathak, Bharatnatyam, Odissi, Kathakali, Manipuri, Mohiniattam, Kuchipudi. I started learning this vibrant dance, Kathak when I was 9 or 10 years old and believe me it has really revolutionized my lifestyle. The tabla’s thekas along with the humble company of the harmonium (Indian piano), the melodies flute and sitar and the rhythmic ghungroos create an ambience so divine and pure that it feels
which constituted characteristics with regards to deity affiliations (Pallabi 108-109), the dance then spread to other communities through nomadic Kathaks who taught other communities the way of the dance and gradually made it widespread. The Kathaks communicate stories through rhythmic foot movements, hand gestures, facial expressions and eye work. Kathak dance matches the description of contemporary dance where unique aspect of contemporary dance is that it rejects the importance of the legs that
traditions and culture. According to Sangeet Natak Akademy which is the national academy for performing arts, there are eight Indian classical dances. The 8 classical dance styles of India are :- Dance form State(s) of origin Bharatanatyam Tamil Nadu Kathak North Indian States Kathakali Kerala Kuchipudi Andhra Pradesh Manipuri Manipur Mohiniyattam Kerala Odissi Orissa Sattriya Assam BHARATANATYAM Bharatanatyam is one of the eight classical dance forms of India and it is originated in the temples
Every year, one of India's most important holidays occurs around October and November. The purpose of the holiday is to celebrate the mark of the end of the harvest year before. winter. Nowadays, it is celebrated by family gatherings, festive lights, and worship Lakshmi. Despite religious affiliation, most Indians are able to celebrate Diwali as it has become a national festival over time. The story of Diwali is interpreted differently by Hindus depending on the location they live in. The Cultural
Kathakali is unique on it’s own and it isn’t like the different types of dance such as the contemporary Bharata natyam, neither is it like the courtly dance like Kathak nor the Manipuri which is rather lyrical throughout. The first impression of Kathakali is through the dance style that carries an overwhelming dramatic quality that the gods and heros, demons and spirits appear from a different world in the various
Hybrid Identities and Origins of Bollywood Dance The lights lifted and the music came on, revealing and moving two dancers, both dressed in native Indian clothing. Their pants were loose around the legs and tight around the ankles and the dancers wore headpieces that draped down their back. This dance can be recognized immediately as the style of Bollywood. “Bollywood” is a popular term that describes the Hindi language film industry located in Mumbai, India. The unique features of popular Hindi
Culture is the treasury of knowledge. Culture preserves knowledge and helps its transmission from generation to generation through its means that is language helps not only the transmission of knowledge but also its preservation. Understanding culture in terms of human lives it can also be defined as the body of human customary beliefs, social forms, and material traits constituting a distinct complex of tradition of a racial, religious, or social group. According to me ,Culture also defines our
The evolution of a postmodern multicultural society places a premium on increased understanding of issues surrounding culture and ethnic identity. Anthropology has traditionally defined culture as the sum total of artifacts (language, customs, tools/technology, institutions, etc.) that make up a human society. From a psychological perspective, it is useful to focus on the processes of symbolic communication that sanction the coherence of human societies and enable them to evolve such a variety of
Research essay on India India is located in the largest continent of the world which is Asia. Indian is the seventh largest country in the world after Russia, Canada, Us, China, Australia and Brazil extending over 32,87,263 sq.km and also India is the second largest population country, around 16 percent of world’s population (indian geography, 2016). According to Indian geography, India accounts for 2.42 percent of total world area (indian geography, 2016). The mainland extends from latitude
Indian literature participate in Avadhana (a kind of quiz which tests your cognitive ability). Those who have completed these Avadhana’s successfully are proved to have good cognitive abilities. Indian music and traditional dances (like bharathanatyam, kathak, kuchip... ... middle of paper ... ...also makes me influential. So having a greater knowledge will help me tackle problems and overcome challenges.. This change makes me involve in more other activities and eventually leads me to a successful
India’s culture is very diverse. One may call it strange, weird, or even bizarre. The culture of India includes: different types of rituals, dances, jewelry, languages, people, and different customs. India’s culture is very beautiful and distinguishable. From rituals to languages the culture of India is amazing and full of life. The rituals in India are very unique. They are rituals for religion, Jain, and Sikh. There are many more rituals which contribute to India’s customs and culture.
Shastra. This is the ancient text that all Indian classical dances obey by in order for them to be called a “classic”. The eight forms that have succeeded in reaching the conventions of the Natya Shastra are: the Bharatanatyam, Kuchipudi, Kathakali, Kathak, Manipuri, Odissi, Mohiniyattam, and Sattriya. Among all eight of these dances I argue that Bharatanatyam is the most elite form of all these dances because if its rich history, its exceptional dance aesthetics and technique and its distinctive costume
the classical dances perfectly reflect the cultural heritage of that particular region. For instance, the costume and makeup used in Kuchipudi reflect the way of dressing and makeup of the telugu land. Similarly Mohiniattam, Bharatanatyam, Odissi, Kathak, Manipuri etc. The themes, language, stories used in these performances also reflect the culture and tradition. Dance cultivates discipline. Practicing the songs by understanding the stories, there by knowing the good and bad; cultivates good behaviour