Bharata Natyam is one of the eight Indian classical dance forms of
India. This dance form originated in the temples and courts of southern India.
Later it was documented as a performing art in the 19th century by four
brothers known as the Tanjore Quartet (musicians). Their musical compositions
are use for Bharata Natyam dance repertoire even today. The art form used to
performs by generation to generation under the Devadasi system.
Mohiniyattam
was popularised as a popular dance form in the nineteenth century by Swathi
Thirunal, the Maharaja of the state of Travancore (Southern Kerala), and
Vadivelu, one of the Thanjavur Quartet. Swathi Thirunal promoted the study of
Mohiniyattam during his reign, and is credited with the composition of many
music arrangements and vocal accompaniments that provide musical background for
modern Mohiniyattam dancers.
Rlv Anand is famed as one of the leading classical dancers in Kerala. A competent performer, choreographer and teacher. Anand has contributed his own concepts to the traditional dance style through his experimentation and innovations in Bharatanatyam, Mohiniyattam and Kuchipidi. He produced and choreographed several dance dramas in his own style, which are highly appreciated.Some of them are Ramayanam, Mahisasura mardanam, Geetopadesham, many forms of Kuravanji, Panjali vastrakshebam etc.
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Indian Classical Dance is one of the most comprehensive and oldest dance
forms in the world. Most of the development of Indian dance is linked to the
2nd century B.C. treatise. This treatise, Bharata’s Natyashastra, is the most
important source for establishing the characteristics of Indian dance and
drama. The Natyashastra lays down two aspects of dance Nritta- pure dance and Nitrya- interpretative dance.
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