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Glossary - Classical Dance |
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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.
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Glossary - Classical Music |
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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. |
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Saturday, 19 March 2005 |
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Indian Cultural Organizations
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Music & Dance Schools / Teachers
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Arya Dance Academy ADA offers dance classes in kathak, filmi fusion, bhangra, garba/raas, and bharatnatyam to students of ALL Ages. Classes are taught in fully mirrored studios, located throughout the USA and UK. NY: Manhattan, Queens, Long Island // NJ: Parsippany, Edison, Bridgewater, Baskingridge // PA: Bensalem & Lansdale MA: Burlington & Cambridge // GA: Atlanta
Contact Email: Rupal Patel Ph: (866) 279-2468
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Bharatanatyam Classes in Marietta Roswell, Kennesaw by Smt.Bhavini Subramani contact at 770-579-9444 or sbhavini @yahoo.com
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Bharatiya Vidya Sansthhaan
Founded by Revered Gurudev - Prof. H.S. Adesh in 1966 in Trinidad & Tobago W.I. under the auspices of the Indian Government. Over 60,000 students have passed through it since inception with many becoming internationally acclaimed artistes. The methodology of instruction is the traditional Guru - Shishya parampara, and all classes follow a strict syllabus with examinations, with a Bachelor's degree being awarded upon completion of the undergraduate syllabus.
Class locations - 2110 Fairburn Rd., Suite A, Douglasville, GA 30135 and 146 Iliad Ct., Ocoee FL, 34761
Tel - 678-715-8256 407-654-2752
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Natyanjali Located in Alpharetta offers quality Bharatanatyam classes in small groups for individualized training. Learn from an experienced teacher with over 10 years of teaching experience in Atlanta area. Students perform in many cultural programs. Arangetrams conducted. Call for performances and class schedule. Chandrika Chandran - Artistic Director E-mail:
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Phone: 770-518-9585
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- Natya Dhaara - Center for Performing Arts
Contact: Uma Palam Pulendran
Email:
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Natya Dhaara conducts classes in Indian classical dance
of Bharatanatyam.It is based in Alpharetta, and also has classes
in other Metro Atlanta locations like Decatur and Lawrenceville.
The group sizes are kept small for personalized training and emphasis
is given to quality, technique, aesthetics, and dance theory.
Students perform in many cultural programs.
The Artistic director of Natya Dhaara is Uma Palam Pulendran is a senior disciple of the internationally famous dance couple The Dhananjayans. She has learnt under them for over a decade.
For classes and programs contact Uma Palam Pulendran.
Phone: 770 772 1533 Email:
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