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Glossary - Classical Dance
Terms used in Indian
classical dance
Bharata Nătyam - Indian classical dance style from South India
Kathak - Indian classical dance style from North India mainly Jaipur and Lucknow
Kuchipudi - Classical dance style from Kuchipudi village in Andhra Pradesh
Mohiniattam - Classical dance style from South Indian state of Kerala.
Odissi - Classical dance style from Orissa (India)
Kathakali - Indian classical dance drama of Kerala, a state in south India.
Nritta - Pure dance involving hand and body movements
Nritya - Interpretative aspect of dance involving Abhinaya
Bhăva - Mood
Thillana - A lively musical form, usually set to be rendered in brisk pace. It is the Carnatic counterpart of the North Indian 'tarana'.
Rangapravesam or Arangetram - This is the blossoming of the student of Bharatnatyam into a full-fledged artist and enters the stage for the first time.
Mudhras are a means of communication for
the dancer to express the theme of the song. Common in south Indian classical dance.
Adavus- are the basic steps taught to the students in Bharatanatyam.
Glossary - Classical Music
Terms used in Indian classical music   
Karnatic Music/Carnatic Music - the classical music of South India.
Hindustani Music - North Indian classical music.
Rag/Raga/Ragam: A melodic concept within certain strict rules. Ragas are groups of notes that organise melody.Common in Indian classical music.
Tal/Tala/Talam :A time cycle, a rhythm structure and a measure applied in the act of keeping time.Common in Indian classical music.
Laya: Rhythm or Tempo. The tempo is regulated. The duration of rest between two strokes of 'matra' Is laya.Common in Indian classical music
Gharana : A school Of music representing a specific musical lineage or tradition.Term used in North Indian classical music.
Bol - This is the mnemonic system where each stroke of the drum has a syllable attached to it. These syllables are known as bol. Term found in Northy Indian classical music.
Bhajan — a hindu devotional song. Bhajans are sometimes used as light classical repetoire
Mridangam: A percussion instrument which is a common accompaniment in south Indian classical music and dance.
Tabla: A percussion instrument which is a common accompaniment in north Indian classical music and dance.
Guru-Shishya Parampara -The traditional teacher-disciple method of learning all forms of Indian classical music.

Dance
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  Link   Nrityagram
Protima Gauri's Nrityagram At Nrityagram, dance is a way of life, a matter of faith and belief, nurtured and enriched by the souls of it's own people. 		278
  Link   Alarmel Valli
Alarmel Valli - Bharatanatyam Dancer Choreographer 		260
  Link   Guru Padma Bhushan Dr. Vempati Chinna Satyam
Dr.Vempati Chinna Satyam's Kuchipudi art academy 		187
  Link   Narthaki - Classical Indian Dance Directory
A premier site for information on all forms of Indian classical dance. 		292
  Link   Sutra Dance Theatre
Malayasia's internationally acclaimed artist, Ramli Ibrahim's Sutra Dance Theatre. 		205
  Link   artindia.net
An exclusive site on Indian Performing and allied arts 		231
  Link   MIT Natya
MIT's Indian Classical Dance Association 		195
  Link   Raja and Radha Reddy
Kuchipudi dance website of Raja Radha Reddy 		238
  Link   Understanding Kuchipudi
An educational article by Guru C.R.Acharya and Mallika Sarabhai 		249
  Link   Kadamb
Kadamb centre for dance and music. 		212
  Link   Kanakasabha.com
A very clean and quality site with excellent source of information on Indian classical dance. 		320
  Link   Darpana academy of performing arts
Academy directed by Mallika Sarabhai.A centre for artists committed to excellence, innovation and the excitement of using the arts for change. 		251
  Link   Indian Dance Educators Association
IDEA is a community of dance professionals and teachers that was formed to raise the profile and appreciation of Indian Classical Dance in America. 		334
  Link   World Dance Links
Links to other world dance sites of interest 		225
 
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