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1. Indian CLASSICAL DANCE
TRADITION OF INDIA
NUPUR SAKSHI

2. Indian Classical Dance
Indian classical dance is
an umbrella term for various
codified art forms rooted
in Natya and sacred
Hindu Musical theatre styles
whose theory can be traced
back to the Natya Shastra
of Bharata Muni

3. Benefits of Indian Classical Dance
•Excellent form of exercise
•The focus is on developing speed, strength
and stamina
•Burn more calories
•Developing Body
•Improves posture, strengthens the arch of the
foot and fingers and eye & neck muscles
•Taught visually and hearing impaired
individuals.

4. Types of Classical Dances
•Bharatanatyam
•Kathakali
•Kuchipudi
•Mohiniattam
•Yakshagana

6. •Comes from the words
Bhava (expression), Raga (music), Tala
(rhythm) and Natya (classical theater)
•Originates in South India
•Performance
Consists of multiple items
Nritta– pure dance movements
Abhinaya– dramatic art of storytelling
Nritya– combination of nritta & abhinaya
•Music- Carnatic music
Bharatanatyam

7. •Costume
Made of silk saris with gold embroidery
Costume has a lot of pleats
•Jewelry
Necklace, Bangles and head ornaments
•Bells mounted on woven pads are worn on the feet
Bharatanatyam

9. •Originates from Kerala state
•Attractive make-up of characters and elaborate
costumes
•Performance
Combination of 5 elements-
Natyam (expression), Nritham (dance), Nrithyam
(enactment), Geetham (vocal) and Vadyam
(instruments)
•Music- Carnatic music
language of songs -Manipravalam
Kathakali

10. •Elaborate makeup
Green face color- noble
characters (Pacha)
Green with red streaks-
characters with evil streak
Red face color- excessively
evil characters
Women have yellow face
color
•Costume
Elaborate and differ according
to character
Kathakali

12. •Originates from Andhra Pradesh state in South India
•Shares many common elements with Bharatanatyam
•Unique Kuchipudi dance-
Tarangam- dancer dances on plate with diyas in the
hands and vessel of water on the head
•Music- Carnatic music
•Costume
Similar to Bharatanatyam
‘Katcham’ (long fold) at the back of the costume
•Jewelry
Female characters wear ornaments and jewelry
Kuchipudi

14. • Comes from the words-
Mohini- temptress and
Attam- dance
• Graceful dance performed only by
women
• Influences from Bharatanatyam and
Kathakali
• Music
Vocal (called chollu), Veena, flute, Maddalam
& Idakka Characterized by realistic makeup
and simple dressing
•Costume
White or cream sari with gold border
Costume is profusely pleated
•Jewelry
Mainly gold ornaments
Mohiniattam

15. Yakshagana
GEOGRAPHICAL DISTRIBUTION
Udupi district

16.  From the rural areas of
karnataka
 400 years old
 Themes based on Hindu
epics
 Has the characters Sutra
Dhara (conductor) and
the Vidhushaka(the
jester)
Yakshagana

17. Classical Journey

19. Inclusions:-
• Train journeys (3rd A/C)
• Accommodation (MAP)
• Transfers mentioned in the itinerary (parking charged and toll)
Exclusion:-
• Arrival to Mangalore and Departure from Hyderabad
• Taxes
• Insurance

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