6. Enumerate the features of Bharat Natyam and Kathakali form of dance.
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Answer:
1.Barathanatyam
2.Kathakali
Explanation:
1.Bharathanathyam
Most popular in South India, Bharatanatyam is the most ancient of all the classical Indian dance forms. Originating in the temples of Tamil Nadu, today it is the most popular and widely performed of all the classical Indian dance styles. Considered to be a fire-dance, the movements of the Bharatanatyam dance resembles a dancing flame. Traditionally, this dance is a solo dance form that can be performed by male or female dancers and is characterized by different features lasya for feminine movements and tandava for the masculine aspect. In more modern times, this dance has been performed by groups.
2.Kathakali
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6 Classical Indian Dance Forms Explained
All you need to know to get the basics of India's most beautiful dance forms.
Published:August 9, 2016 6:08 PM IST
By Soni Satpathy-Singh
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Classical dance in India is based upon and influenced by the Natya Shastra, an ancient Indian text that is the foundation for performing arts. With so many unique and beautiful dance forms each with a different purpose and message it is hard to keep up with Indian classical dances. To help understand this breath-taking art form, check out our list of 6 major classical dance forms found in India with a description of origin and symbolism.
1. Bharatanatyam
bharatnatyam dancer
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Most popular in South India, Bharatanatyam is the most ancient of all the classical Indian dance forms. Originating in the temples of Tamil Nadu, today it is the most popular and widely performed of all the classical Indian dance styles. Considered to be a fire-dance, the movements of the Bharatanatyam dance resembles a dancing flame. Traditionally, this dance is a solo dance form that can be performed by male or female dancers and is characterized by different features lasya for feminine movements and tandava for the masculine aspect. In more modern times, this dance has been performed by groups.
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2. Kathakali
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This dance form consists of a group of dancers who portray various roles with content based on Hindu mythology. This dance form originated in southwest India in Kerala. Characterized by its dramatic makeup and elaborate costumes, audiences are taken on a visual journey in this dance form. Colors are used to describe character's moods and status. Angry and evil characters wear red makeup, women are adorned with yellow faces, and the dancers wear large headdresses to add to the dramatic effect.
The hands, facial expressions, and body movements embody and tell the stories in the Kathakali dance form. Traditionally, these dances would start in the evening and last through the night, but now Kathakali can be performed in three-hour presentations.