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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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Saturday, 19 March 2005 |
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- Apsara Dances
At Apsara Dances, there is place for every one who loves to dance. For those who want to learn, for those who could not learn before but still long to & for those who love dancing.
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Phone: 610-631-2291 Kuchipudi Classical Dance
Address: 3055 Highley Road, Audubon, PA 19403
Instruction in Kuchipudi Classical Dance. Also available ---- Choreography for movie & folk songs
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Phone: 610-631-2291 - Monima Bhayana -- Kathak, Giddha & Bhangra
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- Indian Music Lessons
Instruction in Indian Classical and Light Music (Philadelphia Area). - Shrutilaya Institute of Fine Arts.
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At Apsara Dances, there is place for every one who loves to dance. For those who want to learn, for those who could not learn before but still long to & for those who love dancing. Artistic Director --- Radha KilambiContact Email Phone: 610-631-2291
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