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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.
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Written by Administrator   
Friday, 24 February 2006
LAYA 
A center for Performing Arts

 



REGISTRATION OPENS NOW FOR NEW INTAKE

 

ImageLaya Dance Theater was created by Pamela to present traditional Indian classical dance (Bharata Natya), to create new choreographic work incorporating classical dance in collaboration with other artists in the
community, and to ensure high-quality standards in the teaching and mentoring of students in the art,
practice and performance. Pamela is helping to create awareness among our indian community and to help educate our indian children by offering  variety of classes for our society and to help preserve our indian arts and culture.

 

ImageLAYA DANCE THEATER OFFERs:-

 

  • BHARATA NATYAM CLASSES
Beginners, Intermediate & Advance Level
Margam or Per Item base (for seniors only)
Adult Classes for ladies above 25 and Mom's only

  • ODISSI CLASSES
  • NATTUVANGUM CLASSES
  • SANGEETHAM CLASSES
  • THEVARAM CLASSES
  • BHAGAVATH GITA CLASSES

NOTE:

*DANCE CLASSES ARE NOW AVAILABLE IN THE MORNING,AFTERNOON & EVENINGS AT OUR NEW DANCE STUDIO & TMN
 TASIK INDAH .
*FOR DANCE & SANGEETHAM WE OFFER CLASSES DURING WEEKDAYS & WEEKENDS.
*THEVARAM & BHAGAVATH GITA CLASSES ARE DURING WEEKENDS.
*ALL TEACHERS ARE FULLY QUALIFIED AND HAVE MANY YEARS OF EXPERIENCE IN THEIR OWN RESPECTIVE FIELD.
*REGISTRATION ARE OPEN NOW FOR NEW INTAKES
*CLASSES ARE STRUCTURED FOR CHILDREN & ADULTS,FEMALES & MALES FROM 5 YEARS OLD AND ABOVE
*LAYA DANCE THEATER WILL CONSIDER TRAVELING TO TEACH DANCE WITH A MINIMUM OF 10 STUDENTS AND ABOVE.


FOR FURTHER INQUIRY KINDLY CONTACT OR VISIT US AT :-
STUDIO        : 297, 2ND FLOOR, TAN CHEE HOE BLDG,
          2 ½ MILE JALAN IPOH
          51200 KUALA LUMPUR                 
PHONE:         : 603-4041 6455 / 603-6257 1241
H/P:        : 012-287  0241
FAX:        : 603-4043 6455
EMAIL:        : This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it
WEBSITE : www.layadancetheater.com

Last Updated ( Sunday, 26 March 2006 )
 
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