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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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Saturday, 25 February 2006
Delhi/Calcutta/WestBengal


Indian Cultural Organizations

  • Ajitesh Natya Academy
    A-5/6, Labony Estate Salt Lake City, Sector I Kolkata 700064
    Area of Interest : Theatre, Music And Dance
  • Ali Akbar College Of Music
    159/1a, Rashbehari Avenue Kolkata 700029
  • Anonyo
    55/D Shyampukur Street Kolkata 700004
  • Ashabari
    Dharsa Vivekvill G.I.P. Colony Howrah 711 321
  • Bango Bharati
    P.O Namkhana 24 Parganas South
  • Baul Of Bengal
    Bhubandanga, Shantiniketan Bolpur Birbhum
    Area of Interest : Folk Songs Of Bengal
  • Dwijendra Bhavan
    P.O. Chandpara Bazar
    24 Parganas North
    Area of Interest : Dance, Drama, Music And Visual Arts
  • The Kolkata Ensemble
    11/1, Richie Road Kolkata 700019
    Area of Interest : Music And Cultural Pursuits
  • Kolkata School Of Music
    6b, Sunny Park Kolkata 700019
    Area of Interest : Western Classical Music, Indian Music And Dance
  • Childrens Little Theatre
    Aban Mahal Gariahat Road Kolkata 700029
    Area of Interest : Music, Dance, And Drama
  • Dakshinee
    Dakhinee Bhavan, 1, Deshopriya Park West Kolkata 700026
    Area of Interest : Rabindra Sangeet, Dance And Drama
  • Lake City Centre For Art & Culture
    4ra, 6/2g, Purbachal Housing Estate
    Salt Lake City Kolkata 700091
    Area of Interest : Classical Hindustani Music
  • Manjeeram
    Flat 3-A/15, Mayfair Road Kolkata 600 019
    North Kolkata
    Panorama 55b, Abhedananda Road Kolkata 700 006
  • Prantik
    31, Krishnath Road P.O Berhampore, District Murshibad
    Area of Interest : Performing Arts And Theatre
  • Ragini
    49, Panchanantala Lane Kolkata 700 034
    Area of Interest : Dance, Drama And Music
  • Salt Lake Cultural Association
    Ad-306, Salt Lake City Kolkata 700 064
    Area of Interest : Indian Classical Music And Dance
  • Sangeet Research Academy (SRA)
    1, N.S.C. Bose Road Tollygunge, Kolkata 700 040
    Area of Interest : Indian Classical Performing Arts
  • Sangeet Sabha
    15/C, Swinhoe Street Kolkata 700 019
  • Saurabh
    20, Sarat Bose Road Kolkata 700 020
  • Sishu Rangan
    11/1, Fakir Dey Road Kolkata 700 012
  • Sur Bahar
    4, Ruby Park Kolkata 700 078
    Area of Interest : Dance, Drama, Vocal And Instrumental Music
  • West Bengal State Akademi Of Dance Drama Music and Visual Arts
    Rabindra Bharati University,
    D.N.Tagore Lane, Kolkata 700007
  • West Bengal State Music Academy
    36, Prince Anwar Shah Road Kolkata 700 033


Music & Dance Schools / Teachers
  • Sanjeeb Sircar - Delhi based Sitar performer/Teacher

  • Kalabati Cultural Centre
    Contact Person: Barnali Datta Acharya
    email address: This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it
    Kalabati cultural centre is a centre for learning music , dance and painting .It is located at Garia Place in Kolkata,West Bengal,India. This centre provides basic and advance traning in Hindistani Vocal Classical Music.Diploma is also offered but it is optional.









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