Bharatnatyam (TN)
- is the oldest classical dance form
- derive its name from bharat muni & Bhav-Raga-Tala- Natyam
- the orgin of this dance can be traced back to Devdasi system
- Young girls were donated to the temples and then wedded to main god; and they were supposed to serve the god for whole of their life time
- this dance is called as Dasiattam.
- This dance form patronized by Arcot rulers of Madurai region.
Steps of the Bharatnatyam
- Alaripu : it is an invocatory piece where dancers seek blessings from the god.
- Jatiswaram: it is a pure dance movement without any expression
- Shabdam: It is the start of dramatic element and Abhinay
- Varnam: it is the elaboration of dramatic element and acting
- Padam: in this step mastery over the abhinay is expressed by the artist
- Jawali: it is the Nritya element of dance
- Tillana: it is very fast Joyous movement which manifest liberations
Specific Features of Bharatnatyam
- Bharatnatyam shows the element of the fire in the dance
- Mudras are very important part of the bharatnatyam.
- one of the principle Mudra is Katak Hastra Mudra; in which 3 fingers are joined to symbolize OM ;
- Ekacharya Lashyam: One dancer plays many different roles.
- Nattuvanar: is the person who used to recite Mantras in the Bharatnatyam Dance performance.
- the music accompanied is basically Carnatic.
The instruments which are used as follows
- Mridangam
- Violin
- Veena
- Flute
- Cymbol
Famous Personalities
- Rukmini Devi Arundale:
- is considered as one of the greatest person associated with Bharatnatyam.
- She gave global recognition to Bharatnatyam.
- She was also responsible for founding Wild Life Institute of India.
- Yamini Krishnamurti, Padma Subhramanyam, Mrinalini Sarabhai, Mallika Sarabhai.
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