art and culture
-
Kuchipudi Dance, History, Evolution, Repertoire, Costumes and Exponent
Kuchipudi, a classical Indian dance from Andhra Pradesh, seamlessly blends dance, drama, and music. Rooted in the Natya Shastra, it features vibrant costumes, expressive makeup, and intricate hand gestures (mudras). Abhinaya, or storytelling through expression, is pivotal. Performances include dynamic...
Last updated on November 16th, 2023 06:11 pm -
Kathak Dance, History, Evolution, Repertoire, Costumes and Exponent
Kathak, a revered Indian classical dance, is believed to trace its origins to North Indian wandering bards known as Kathakars. Emerging during the Bhakti movement, this art form evolved as a means of storytelling through rhythmic foot movements, hand gestures,...
Last updated on November 16th, 2023 05:30 pm -
Kathakali Dance, Origin, Evolution, Repertoire, Costumes and Exponent
Kathakali is a major form of classical Indian dance that originated in the southern state of Kerala. It is a blend of dance, music, and acting that dramatizes stories, mostly adapted from Indian epics. The dance is characterized by the...
Last updated on November 16th, 2023 04:42 pm -
Bharatanatyam Dance, History, Evolution, Repertoire and Costumes
Bharatanatyam is a classical dance form that traces its origins to the temples of Tamil Nadu in South India. Its roots can be found in the ancient Natya Shastra, a comprehensive treatise on the performing arts attributed to the sage...
Last updated on November 16th, 2023 12:32 pm -
Classical Dances of India with States, Updated List 2023
India boasts a rich tapestry of classical dances, each of 8 Classical Dances of India is a vibrant expression of cultural heritage. Bharatanatyam from Tamil Nadu features intricate footwork, while Kathak from North India narrates tales through rhythmic gestures. Odissi,...
Last updated on November 16th, 2023 09:45 am