DANCE FORMS IN

INDIA
By: T.N. Swamy
Agenda
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Origin of Natyaveda
Classical Dances
Folk/Tribal Dances
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Origin of Natyaveda
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Classical Dances
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Bharatanatyam
Kathakali
Kathak
Kuchipudi
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Bharatanatyam
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 Native to Tamil Nadu

 It is the oldest of all Indian classical dances
 Evolved during the late 18th century
 Predominantly Performed by female dancers
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Kathakali
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 Traditional dance-drama of Kerala

 Dancers dance to the themes of Ramayana, Mahabharatha,
puranasand vedas
 Dancers use eloberate masks and big head dresses
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Kathak
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 Originated in Northen India

 Kathak is derivred from katha
 Kathak focuses more on the footwork of the dancer
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Kuchipudi
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 Takes its name from Kuchipudi

 It was introduced as a dance drama
 It has now been reduced only to dance form
 It was presented only at temples
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Folk/Tribal Dances
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Performed to express joy

Folk dance is very simple
Performed to celebrate arrival of seasons, birth of a
child, wedding and festivals
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