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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, 25 February 2006 |
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Indian Cultural Organizations
- Kaveri - The Kannada Association of Washington DC
Music & Dance Schools / Teachers
- Chhandayan Inc
11112 Candle Light Lane, Potomac, MD, 20854 Ph: (301) 580 6360 - Dr. K.S. Venkatraman - Secretary - 301 983 8870
School for learning Tabla of Farukhabad gharana Teacher: Pt. Samir Chatterjee
Now operating in New York and Washington DC metro area. For details please refer to the website.
- Dance To Health Society (DTHS)
Offers a fitness program which teaches Indian classical dance Kathak, Folk dances- Bhangra, Garba, Rajasthani, and Bollywood. Learn an art and stay in shape. Society also teaches solo or group dances for weddings in Bollywood and Bhangra style. email: kumud_mathur @hotmail.com or Contact: Ms Kumud Mathur at (301) 299-3334
- Kalairani Natya Saalai (KNS Inc.)
Bharatanatyam Guru: Rani. A dance school based in Maryland, USA.
1909 Wooded Way, Adelphi, MD 20783 email:
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or Phone: 301-439-7264
- Kuchipudi Kalakendra
Founder and Artistic director - Subha Maruvada
This dance institution offers pure Kuchipudi style, located in Gaithersburg, MD.
Contact Subha Maruvada -
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or Phone: 301-330-6624
- Kuchipudi Kalanidhi
Anuradha Nehru-Artistic Director
A premier Institution of Kuchipudi, which teaches the beautiful and graceful style of Guru Vempati Chinnasatyam. Anuradha serves as the chairperson of IDEA (Indian Dance Educators Association), a unique network of about 20 dance organizations, established in 1995 to mainstream Indian Classical dance in the United States.
Contact 6816 Bradley Blvd., Bethesda, MD - 20817 Tel. #: (301)469-8529; (202) 361-3067 or
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- Nrityakshetra
Offers Bharatanatyam lessons in Columbia, MD by Vinata Vedam, who was trained for 20 years in the 'Kalakshetra' style. Carnatic vocal music lessons also offered. Please contact
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Nrityakshetra
Offers Bharatanatyam lessons in Columbia, MD by Vinata Vedam, who was trained for 20 years in the 'Kalakshetra' style. Carnatic vocal music lessons also offered. Please contact
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.or Phone: (410) 381-2028
- Natya Nilayam and Radha Ganesan
Bharata natyam school in Maryland, USA.
- Nrityaniketan
Guru: Janaki Rangarajan, Student of Dr.Padma Subrahmanyam. Located in the Washington, D.C. area, Nritya Niketan was founded by Janaki Rangarajan in order to promote South Indian classical dance in the Nation’s Capital.
6244 Shakelford Terrace, Alexandria, Virginia 22312 email:
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or Phone: 703-642-9558
- Natyabhoomi School of Dance
A premier dance institution in the Greater Washington Area that trains students on Bharatanatyam, the elegant and extremely popular dance form of South India. Dance Class Location: Maryland, Virginia, Washington D.C.
Contact Email:
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Ph: (301)762-0343
- Natya Kala Mandir
School of Bharatha Natyam. Classes offered in Baltimore, MD and York, PA
Dance Class Location: Maryland, Virginia, Washington D.C.
Contact Email: Director: Vatsala Srinivas Ph: (410)561-0414
- Rhythmya School of Dance
This is a modern South Asian dance academy that specializes in Indian folk, semi-classical, film, and fusion dance styles. Whether you're looking to explore the rich dance tradition of the Indian sub-continent, discover a creative and upbeat way to get active, or find professionally trained Indian dancers to perform for an event, Rhythmaya is the answer! Group classes are currently open throughout Northern Viriginia, with DC and Maryland locations to follow soon. Individual lessons available also. Please contact us today for further details or to enroll!
Contact: Nirathi Kalavapudi 571.218.9520 or Mihira Patel 202.255.2793
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