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.
Ekaantha Seetha - A Bharathanatyam dance drama celebrating
women of extraordinary courage and character: Sita of Hindu
mythology, Rani Lakshmi Bai of Jhansi of Indian Freedom
movement, Aparajitha of today's India
An artistic representation of the spirit of Ekaantha Seetha by Lakshmi Srinath
Choreography: V.P. & Shanta Dhananjayan
Music Composer: Professor T.V.Gopalakrishnan
The world premiere of this production will be in Chennai,
India in late summer 2006. The production involving about
16 highly skilled dancers, will tour N.America in the fall of 2006,
mid-September to mid-November.
Classical Dance Forms 
