Dance Arts and entertainment in India

indian classical dance performed in different styles. theory can traced natya shastra of bharata muni, sage tamil nadu (400 bc). natya shastra important ancient treatise on classical indian dance. called fifth veda in reference foundation of hindu religion , philosophy, sprang related south indian musical tradition of carnatic music. various current forms include bharatanatyam, odissi, manipuri, kathakali, kuchipudi, mohiniaattam, kathak , sattriya.

bharatanatyam classical dance form originating in tamil nadu. thought have been created bharata muni. in ancient times bharatanatyam performed mandir (hindu temple) devadasis. many of ancient sculptures in hindu temples based on bharatanatyam dance postures karanas.

odissi 1 of oldest surviving forms of dance, depictions of odissi dancing dating far 1st century bc. other forms of indian classical dance, odissi style traces origins antiquity. dancers found depicted in bas-relief in hills of udaygiri (near bhubaneswar) dating 1st century bc. natya shastra speaks of dance region , refers odra-magadhi.

kathakali (katha story, kali performance or play) form of dance-drama. originated in south indian state of kerala on 500 years ago. spectacular combination of drama, dance, music , ritual. characters vividly painted faces , elaborate costumes re-enact stories hindu epics, mahabharata , ramayana.

kuchipudi classical dance form andhra pradesh, telangana, state of south india. kuchipudi name of small village in divi taluq of krishna district borders bay of bengal , resident brahmins practising traditional dance form, acquired present name. mohiniaattam traditional dance south indian state of kerala. mohini apsaras in hindu mythology , aattam in malayalam means dance. mohiniaattam means dance of enchantress . theme of mohiniaattam love , devotion god. costume worn dancers typically white coloured kasavu saree golden borders.

the kathak dance form arose vaishnava devotees dancing episodes krishna s life. northern indian temple dance, transformed court dance in mughal era. new muslim influence brought changes dance form: had been largely devotional practice became more courtly entertainment.

the sattriya dance believed creation of great vaishnavite (bhakti) guru srimanta sankardeva considered lead architect of assamese literature , culture. created magnificent sattriya dance accompany ankiya naat (a form of assamese one-act play, creation of sankardeva) performed in satras (assamese monasteries). since dance developed , grew within satras, named after these religious institutions.

folk dances performed every possible occasion, celebrate arrival of seasons, birth of child, wedding , festivals. dances focused on gestures, postures, , expressions. dances burst verve , vitality. men , women perform dances exclusively, while in performances men , women dance together. on occasions artists sing main lyrics , accompanied instruments. each form of dance has specific costume. costumes flamboyant extensive jewels.

bhangra form of music , dance originated in punjab region of india. bhangra dance began folk dance conducted punjabi farmers celebrate coming of vaisakhi, sikh festival. specific moves reflect manner in villagers farmed land. musical art further became synthesized after partition of india, when refugees different parts of punjab shared folk dances individuals resided in regions settled in. hybrid dance became bhangra. dance started 1 move , evolved later on. has been popularized punjabi artists sikh communities, commonly associated.[1] today, bhangra dance survives in different forms , styles on globe – including pop music, film soundtracks, collegiate competitions , talent shows.

thirayattam ritual performing dance form of south malabar region in kerala state.in malayalam language, word thirayattam refers colourful dance vibrant ethnic art form blend of dance,instrumental music, drama, facial , body makeup , martial art , ritualistic function. thirayattam enacted in courtyards of sacred groves , village shrines.