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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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| 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. |
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Saturday, 04 February 2006 |
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Itinerary for North American Tour of Ekaantha Seetha…..a lonely furrow
September - November 2006
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PRESENTED BY |
| Sep. 22 |
Cleveland
440-349-2513 |
Cleveland Cultural Alliance & Cuyahoga Community College
2477, Cedarwood, Cleveland, OH 44124 |
| Sep. 23 |
Greater Detroit
248-312-7207 |
Eternal Mother Temple
4083, Seymour Dr., Troy, MI 48098 |
| Sep. 24 |
Chicago
732-819-0773 |
Indo American Cultural & Religious Foundation
1515, Lennox St., Edison, NJ 08817 |
| Sep. 26 |
Detroit
313-833-4043 |
Detroit Public Library
5201, Woodward Ave., Detroit, MI 48202 |
| Sep. 28 |
New York |
Confirmation Pending |
| Sep. 29 |
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| Oct. 6 |
Edmonton, CA |
Jhankaar
301, Morin Maze Edmonton, ALB, T 6K1V1 |
| Oct. 7 |
Calgary, CA
403-355-2510-W |
Ragamala
63, Edgeridge CT. NW Calgary, ALB, T 3A4P1 |
| Oct. 8 |
Saskatoon, CA
306-664-4724 |
Pushpanjali
106, Pobran Crescent, Saskatoon -SK- S 7S1L4 |
| Oct. 13 |
Portland, OR |
Kalakendra
6983, Benham Court, Portland, OR 97225 |
| Oct. 14 |
San Francisco
415-775-3289 |
Kalalaya |
| Oct. 15 |
Los Angeles |
Ektaa center for the Arts
7, Mecklenberg, Irvine, CA 92620 |
| Oct. 20 |
Orangeburg, SC |
Mrudani School of Performing Arts
1944, Way Dr., Orangeburg, SC 29118 |
| Oct. 21 |
Atlanta, GA
404-964-4056 |
Anamica
225, Bobbin Mill Ct., Duluth, GA 30097 |
| Oct. 22 |
Raleigh/Durham, NC
919-483-1711 |
ICMDS
PO Box 30063, Raleigh, NC 27622 |
| Oct. 27 |
St. Louis, MO
314-518-3624 |
Abhinaya
14499, Ladue Rd., Chesterfield, MO 63017 |
| Oct. 28 |
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Salt lake City, UT
801-808-0221 |
Indian Cultural Committee
9859, Dream Circle, S.Jordan, UT 84095 |
| Nov. 3 |
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Dallas, TX |
Indian Cultural Heritage Foundation
6757, Arapaho Rd., Suite 711 Box 126, Dallas, TX 75248 |
| Nov. 5 |
Austin, TX |
Indian Classical Music Circle, Austin
9800, Treebend Dr., Austin, TX 78750 |
| Nov. 10 |
Lubbock, TX
806-791-1868 |
Fine Arts Academy
1914, Aberdeen Ave., Lubbock, TX 79407 |
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Houston, TX |
Samskrithi Foundation
8030, Oakington Dr., Houston, TX 77071 |
| Nov. 17 |
Florida
407-333-3667 |
Asian Cultural Association
2759, Marshwren Circle, Longwood, FL 32779 |
| Nov. 18 |
Orlando, FL
407-333-3667 |
Asian Cultural Association
2759, Marshwren Circle, Longwood, FL 32779 |
| Nov. 25 |
New Jersey
732-819-0773 |
IndoAmerican Cultural & Religious Foundation
1515, Lennox, St., Edison, NJ 08817 |
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