a) The\u00a0Nritta<\/em>\u00a0performance is an abstract, fast and rhythmic aspect of the dance<\/p>\n\n\n\n b) The\u00a0Nritya<\/em>\u00a0is slower and expressive aspect of the dance that attempts to communicate feelings, storyline particularly with spiritual themes in Hindu dance traditions<\/p>\n\n\n\n c) The\u00a0Natyam<\/em>\u00a0is a play, typically a team performance, but can be acted out by a solo performer where the dancer uses certain standardized body movements to indicate a new character in the underlying story<\/p>\n\n\n\n The expressions and communication through symbols is in the form of expressive gestures (mudras or hastas) and drama set to music. The gestures and facial expressions convey the\u00a0ras<\/em>\u00a0(sentiment, emotional taste) and\u00a0bhava<\/em>\u00a0(mood) of the underlying story.\u00a0In these classical dances, the dancer expresses by paying attention to the below aspects of a performance:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Bharatanatyam<\/strong>: Originating in Tamil Nadu, Bharatanatyam is a form of classical dance that is known for its precise footwork and expressive hand gestures. It often tells stories of Hindu mythology.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n Kathak<\/strong>: Originating in North India, Kathak is a form of classical dance that emphasizes footwork and fast spins. Although, the dance form was originally performed in temples with storytelling from the epics Ramayana and Mahabharata, however. it gradually became the entertainment quotient in the courts of the Mughal emperors. Later, it became accessible to general public through theatres.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n Kuchipudi<\/strong>: Originating in Andhra Pradesh, Kuchipudi is a form of classical dance that combines narrative storytelling with intricate footwork and graceful movements. Unlike the other styles mentioned, kuchipudi requires talent in both dancing and singing. Traditionally the dance was performed by men, even the female roles, although now it is predominantly performed by women.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n Manipuri<\/strong>: Originating in Manipur, Manipuri is a form of classical dance that tells stories of Krishna and Radha through graceful, fluid movements. Manipuri is characterized by smooth and graceful movements. Female roles are especially fluid in the arms and hands, while male roles tend to have more forceful movements. The dance may be accompanied by narrative chanting and choral singing.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n Mohiniyattam<\/strong>: Originating in Kerala, Mohiniyattam is a form of classical dance that is known for its graceful, slow movements and expressive facial expressions.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n Odissi<\/strong>: Originating in Odisha, Odissi is a form of classical dance that is known for its fluid, graceful movements and intricate footwork. It often tells stories from Hindu mythology. Its postures replicate those found in temple sculptures. Based on archaeological findings, odissi is belived to be the oldest of the surviving Indian classical dances. Odissi is a very complex and expressive dance, with over fifty mudras (symbolic hand gestures) commonly used.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n Sattriya<\/strong>: Originating in Assam, Sattriya is a form of classical dance that is performed in the monasteries of the Vaishnavite sect of Hinduism. It combines fluid movements with storytelling and devotional music.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n Kathakali<\/strong>: Originating in Kerala, Kathakali is a form of classical dance that combines dance, music, and theater. It is known for its elaborate makeup and costumes, and tells stories from Hindu mythology.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Over time, these ancient dance forms evolved and diversified, into eight classical dance forms in India.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":779,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"tpgb_global_settings":"","_coblocks_attr":"","_coblocks_dimensions":"","_coblocks_responsive_height":"","_coblocks_accordion_ie_support":"","_mi_skip_tracking":false,"_vp_format_video_url":"","_vp_image_focal_point":[]},"categories":[2],"tags":[538],"tpgb_featured_images":{"full":["https:\/\/explorewithswarup.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/hand-genstures.jpg",190,266,false],"tp-image-grid":["https:\/\/explorewithswarup.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/hand-genstures-700x700.jpg",700,700,true],"thumbnail":["https:\/\/explorewithswarup.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/hand-genstures-150x150.jpg",150,150,true],"medium":["https:\/\/explorewithswarup.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/hand-genstures.jpg",190,266,false],"medium_large":["https:\/\/explorewithswarup.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/hand-genstures.jpg",190,266,false],"large":["https:\/\/explorewithswarup.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/hand-genstures.jpg",190,266,false],"default":"https:\/\/explorewithswarup.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/the-plus-addons-for-block-editor\/assets\/images\/tpgb-placeholder.jpg"},"tpgb_post_meta_info":{"get_date":"14 May 2023","category_list":{"category":[{"term_id":2,"name":"Culture","slug":"culture","term_group":0,"term_taxonomy_id":2,"taxonomy":"category","description":"","parent":0,"count":4,"filter":"raw"}],"post_tag":[{"term_id":538,"name":"#Indiandanceforms","slug":"indiandanceforms","term_group":0,"term_taxonomy_id":538,"taxonomy":"post_tag","description":"","parent":0,"count":1,"filter":"raw"}],"post_format":false},"author_name":"Swarup Biswas","author_url":"https:\/\/explorewithswarup.com\/author\/swarupbiswas78gmail-com\/","author_email":"swarupbiswas78@gmail.com","author_website":"http:\/\/explorewithswarup.com","author_description":"I am an explorer. 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