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short essay on kathak dance form in sanskrit. (5pts)

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Answer: Indian classical dance is an umbrella term for various performance arts rooted in musical theatre styles,[1][2][3] whose theory and practice can be traced to the Sanskrit text, Natyashastra .[4][5][6] The number of classical dances range from eight to more, depending on the source and scholar.[7] The Sangeet Natak Academy recognizes eight – Bharatanatyam, Kathak, Kuchipudi, Odissi, Kathakali, Sattriya, Manipuri and Mohiniyattam.[8] Scholars such as Drid Williams add Chhau, Yakshagana and Bhagavata Mela to the list.[9][3] Additionally, the Indian Ministry of Culture includes Chhau in its classical list. These dances are traditionally regional.They consist of compositions in Telugu, Tamil, Sanskrit, Kannada, Hindi, or any other Indian language and they represent a unity of core ideas in a diversity of styles, costumes and expression. At present officially there are 9 classical dances in India.

Contents

1 Types of classical dances

2 Dance forms

3 Famous Dancers of Indian Classical Dance Forms

4 Shared aspects

5 See also

6 Summary

7 References

8 Bibliography

9 External links

Types of classical dances

The Natyasashtra is the foundational treatise for classical dances of India,[4][10] and this text is attributed to the ancient Tamil scholar Bharatha Muni.[6][11][12] Its first complete compilation is dated to between 200 BCE and 200 CE,[13][14] but estimates vary between 500 BCE and 500 CE.[15] The most studied version of the Natyashastra text consists of about 6000 verses structured into 36 chapters.[13][16] The text, states Natalia Lidova, describes the theory of Tāṇḍava dance (Shiva), the theory of raBaavangal, bhāva, expression, gestures, acting techniques, basic steps, standing postures – all of which are part of Indian classical dances.[13][17] Dance and performance arts, states this ancient text, are a form of expression of spiritual ideas, virtues and the essence of scriptures.[18][19]

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