With the help of example briefly explain about the characteristics of classical dance forms in india
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Classical dance form is one of the major dance forms of India which originated from the Natya Shastra.There are 8 classical dance forms in India such as Bharatnatyam, Kuchipudi, Manipuri, Kathak, Odissi, Kathakali, Mohiniyattam, Satriya. These dance forms reflect different emotions and ideas such as love, anger, humour, sorrow, heroism,fear disgust and wonder.
Classical dance form have speaial features such as Tandava (movement & rhythm) and Lasya (grace, bhava & rasa), Nritya (expressional component i.e. mudras or gestures).
For example, in Bharatnatyam, the dance is centred with the movements of leg, hip and arm. Eye movements and hand gestures are are also used to convey emotions.
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Classical dance form is one of the major dance forms of India which originated from the Natya Shastra.There are 8 classical dance forms in India such as Bharatnatyam, Kuchipudi, Manipuri, Kathak, Odissi, Kathakali, Mohiniyattam, Satriya. These dance forms reflect different emotions and ideas such as love, anger, humour, sorrow, heroism,fear disgust and wonder.
Classical dance form have speaial features such as Tandava (movement & rhythm) and Lasya (grace, bhava & rasa), Nritya (expressional component i.e. mudras or gestures).
For example, in Bharatnatyam, the dance is centred with the movements of leg, hip and arm. Eye movements and hand gestures are are also used to convey emotions.
Regards.