About the book: In India there are several dance forms in vogue and among them seven dance forms Bharatnatyam, Kathak, Kathakali, Kuchipudi, Manipuri, Mohiniyattam, and Odissi which are recognize by the majority of scholars and art lovers as classical dance forms. Each of these seven classical dances has a tradition of several thousand years. These seven dance forms have established themselves as classical dance on the basis of historical background, purity, technical complexities, and maturity. Each of the classical style come from a specific region of India and is governed by certain rules. These rules are applied either consciously or instinctively and are governed by Bharat Muni’s “Natyashastra.” These dances are performed adopting specific music.

India’s rich cultural legacy has been founded on the abiding faith of the Indians in the divine power, whose worship had found expression through dance. ‘Bhakti’ or devotion was the underlying essence of the various dance forms that developed in India. Indian Classical Dances is a unique presentation of the eight classical dance styles – Bharatanatyam, Kathak, Kathakali, Kuchipudi, Manipuri, Mohiniyattam, Odissi and Sattriya, through a concise portrayal of the background of each dance form, the salient features, format of presentation, music and costume. The simplistic approach of the narration coupled with the unique collection of photographs, will enable the lay reader to visualise, comprehend and appreciate the diverse dance forms of India.

The Dances Of India Are Among The Oldest Dance Genres Still Widely Practiced Today. In Recent Years They Have Become Increasingly Known And Appreciated All Over The World. This Book Details The History Of The Several Styles Of Indian Dance And Gives An Account Of The Cultural, Religious, Social And Political Factors Which Influenced Their Growth And Development. There Are Fascinating Side-Lights On The Etiquette And Mores Of Indian Society. Many Of The Myths And Legends Which Form The Subject Matter Of The Dances Are Recounted And Theories Suggested To Explain Their Inspiration And Sources.This Is A Comprehensive Survey For Readers Who Want To Relate The Classical Dances To The Broader Background Of Indian Culture. For Students, Indian And Non- Indian, It Provides Valuable Historic And Technical Information; And For Dance Lovers It Serves As A Guide Telling Them What To Look For In A Performance. There Is, In Addition, An Overview Of India'S Many Folk Dances. The Glossary Of Terms Germane To The Different Styles Is A Useful Adjunct As Is The Bibliography.In The Latter Part Of This Book The Achievements Of Leading Delhi-Based Dancers Are Recorded And, At The Same Time, New Talent Is Readily Recognized.Written By An Acknowledged Authority, India'S Dances Is, Quite Simply, A Defmitive Volume On Some Of This Country'S Most. Enduring Contributions To World Culture.

Dance, music, theatre and puppetry were born in India millenniaago, while cinema is the most new-fengled art form hardly acentury old. But all five of them have been undergoing rapidtransformation over the last few decades and the process has onlybeen accelerated in the new millennium. The present volumeattempts to provide some exciting glimpses in the happeningscene in the current decade.Some aesthetes and experts, with substantial knowledge of theirdomains have offered and uncluttered insight into their ownareas. Thereafter, each performing art-scene is taken up andillustrations are offered so that the common art-lover and artenthusiastcan pick up enough acquaintance with the area of one sinterest and appreciate what is going around.Classical dances, for instance, are performed galore in theirnewfound strength and, side-by-side, new experiments are on: inkeeping with new tastes and heterogeneous audiences. Classicalmusic has found its firm foothold notwithstanding plenty ofinnovative attempts and fusion efforts. Theatre has found itsfirm foothold notwithstanding plenty of innovative attempts andfusion efforts. Theatre has come of age: with both dramatic textsas well as performance practices that happily commingle today.Cinema, the most nascent art, is perhaps the one most given toinnovations and experimentations. The age-old art of puppetry,on the contrary, is perhaps discovering its new potential: both intradition and contemporaneity.On the whole, the millennium mind is throbbing and excitedat the prospects of the performing arts providing not merelyentertainment, but much food for thought. This book looks at notmerely at the scene, but also behind the scene: in delving into thepractitioner s and director s psyche: to understand and appreciatehow the creative acumen is working, which is so important forappreciating their endeavours in the coming decades.

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India is a pioneer in Performing arts. This books deals with five classical dance forms of india in detai, viz., Bharatanatyam,Kathakali,orissi,manipuri and Kathak.

"Introduction to Indian dances, fully illustrated."

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