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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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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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Indian Cultural Organizations
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Bhakta Rasika Ranjani Sabha
17/C, Kanchenjunga, Anushakti Nagar, Mumbai 400 094. Tel : 2556 7262
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Dombivli Fine Arts
Pradhan Building, Sanmitra Society, Shastri Nagar, Dombivli (West), Thane Dist.
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Mulund Fine Arts Society
11, Shanthi Hill View Society, Dr. Rajendra Prasad Road, Mulund (West),
Mumbai 400 080. Tel: 25680197
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National Center for Performing Arts
Dorabji Tata Road, Nariman Point, Mumbai 400 021. Tel: 022- 2201 9491 / 2283 4500
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Puna Sangeeta Sabha
5/8, Five Star Apartments, Bund Gardens Road, Pune 411 001. Tel: 2628298
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Music and Dance Schools/Teachers
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Indian National Theatre
Bombay Mutual Chambers, 2nd Floor 19/21,
Ambalal Doshi Mar, Mumbai 400 023
Area of Interest : Theatre And Other Performing Arts
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Indian People's Theatre Association
Ghia Mansion, 1st Floor 86, Sutarchawl, Mumbai 400 002
Area of Interest : Theatre, Folk, Music And Dance
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Kalayan Gayan Samaj
Tilak Chowk Kalyan 421 301
District Thane
Area of Interest : Music Dance And Drama
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Katthak Kendra
223, North Bazar Road Nagpur 440 010
Area of Interest : Music, Kathak Dance And Folk Arts
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Contact Person: Uma dogra
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samved was founded by kathak exponent uma dogra in her late guru memory pt. durgalal a doyen of jaipur gharana in mumbai to promotion and patronage of classical arts in its true essence.
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National Center For The Performing Arts (NCPA)
Dorabji Tata Road Nariman Point Mumbai 400 021
Area of Interest : Performing Arts, Visual Arts And Culture
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Pandit Vinayakrao Patwardhan Smarak Samiti
1181, Shivajinagar Miraj House, Pune 411 005
Area of Interest : Hindustani Classical Music
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Pune Bharat Gayan Samaj
1486 Shukhrawar Peth Bajirao Road Pune 411 002
- Ramnath Pandit Center For Fundamental Research In Indian Theatre
Patwardhan Building Pardesi Ali
Panvel 410 206
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Rangsharada Pratisthan
5-6 Parijat, Makarand Sahanivas Senapati Bapat Marg, Dadar Mumbai 400 029
Area of Interest : Performing Arts
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Samskar Bharati
10, Chandrabhaga Bhuvan D L Vaidya Road Dadar, Mumbai 400 026
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Sangeet Premi Mandal
4, Kamadhenu Co-Op, Housing Society Kalwe, Thane 400605
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Sangeet Shikshak Sangha
Jagan Niwas, L. J Road Shivaji Park Dadar, Mumbai 400 028
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Sangit Mahabharati Conservatoire
A/6, 10th Road Juhu Scheme, Vile Parle (West) Mumbai 400 049
Area of Interest : Performing Arts, Music And Drama
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Saraswat Cultural Forum
10, Sukha Nivas 10th Lane, Prabhat Road Pune 411 004
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Shiladhish Dance Academy
Swapna, Plot 8/C Main Avenue Linking Road, Santacruz (W) Mumbai 400054
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Sur Singar Samsad
Arun N Dabhalkar Road Mumbai 400 006
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Swar Sadhana Samiti
Jer Annex, 1st Floor Jamboolwadi Dhobi Talso, Mumbai 400 002
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