Indian Classical Dancing

Author : Sitara Thobani
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 286 pages
File Size : 55,7 Mb
Release : 2017-03-27
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781315387321

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Indian Classical Dance and the Making of Postcolonial National Identities by Sitara Thobani Pdf

Indian Classical Dance and the Making of Postcolonial National Identities explores what happens when a national-cultural production is reproduced outside the immediate social, political and cultural context of its origin. Whereas most previous studies have analysed Indian classical dance in the context of Indian history and culture, this volume situates this dance practice in the longstanding trasnational linkages between India and the UK. What is the relation between the contemporary performance of Indian classical dance and the constitution of national, diasporic and multicultural identity? Where and how does Indian dance derive its productive power in the postcolonial moment? How do diasporic and nationalist representations of Indian culture intersect with depictions of British culture and politics? It is argued that classical Indian dance has become a key aspect of not only postcolonial South Asian diasporic identities, but also of British multicultural and transnational identity. Based on an extensive ethnographic study of performances of Indian classical dance in the UK, this book will be of interest to scholars of anthropology, sociology, South Asian studies, Postcolonial, Transnational and Cultural studies, and Theatre and Performance studies.

Author : Srividhya Venkat
Publisher : Yali Publishing LLC
Page : 34 pages
File Size : 53,7 Mb
Release : 2021-06-30
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 9781949528886

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Dancing in Thatha's Footsteps by Srividhya Venkat Pdf

On Sundays, Varun has his karate lesson, and his sister Varsha heads to dance school with their grandfather. One weekend, Varun reluctantly accompanies his sister to her lesson. Bored of waiting, he peeks into the classroom, and almost immediately, he is fascinated by the rhythm and grace of bharatanatyam, a dance from India that Varsha is learning to perfect. Varun tries a few moves at home in secret because...well, boys don’t dance, do they? His grandfather is not so sure. Will Thatha be able to convince Varun to dance in his footsteps? A heartwarming picture book about a multigenerational Indian-American family discovering a shared love for bharatanatyam, an ancient classical dance that continues to fascinate dancers worldwide.

Author : Kapila Vatsyayan
Publisher : Publications Division Ministry of Information & Broadcasting
Page : 66 pages
File Size : 52,9 Mb
Release : 1974
Category : Dance
ISBN : 9788123029573

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INDIAN CLASSICAL DANCE by Kapila Vatsyayan Pdf

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.

Author : Roxanne Kamayani Gupta
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 216 pages
File Size : 51,5 Mb
Release : 2000-03-01
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
ISBN : 9781594775277

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A Yoga of Indian Classical Dance by Roxanne Kamayani Gupta Pdf

The yoga and classical dance traditions of India have been inextricably entwined for millennia. The exacting hand gestures, postures and movements of Indian classical dance can only be achieved through yogic concentration. Conversely, the esthetics, symmetry, and dynamism of dance enhance the practice of yoga. These two traditions, so complementary and essential to one another, are united and explicated for the first time in A Yoga of Indian Classical Dance. Twenty-five years ago Roxanne Kamayani Gupta embarked on a journey of dance and yoga, yearning to unlock their mysteries and discover their common origins. As a twenty-year-old student from America she was miraculously and mysteriously absorbed into Indian culture, became a Hindu, and began an odyssey so unusual and unique that the reader will be enchanted by its telling. Choosing the path of the dancer, Roxanne Gupta accomplished what no Western woman had done before: being accepted and trained by Indian masters and then performing in the Indian classical traditions--from the palaces of maharajas to the arts festivals of Europe and America--while at the same time achieving a doctorate in the anthropology of religion and being initiated into a number of yogic traditions. Having mastered the classical form of Kuchipudi dance and studied with teachers of the hatha and kriya yoga traditions, she brings together these two great streams of consciousness and practice. In this tantric approach to yoga and dance, expressed through the body and through a yoga of emotions, we see the traditions embodied in a manner that embraces the totality of the human experience. The result is the dance of the yogini, the sacred feminine initiatress who dances with one foot in nature and the other in the realm of the gods. With extensive photographs of innovative yoga routines, Roxanne Kamayani Gupta distills her experience into techniques for yogic study certain to assist students of all levels to achieve a dynamic, beautiful, and graceful practice.

Author : Mohan Khokar
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 252 pages
File Size : 55,9 Mb
Release : 1984
Category : Dance
ISBN : UOM:39015022647674

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Traditions of Indian Classical Dance by Mohan Khokar Pdf

Author : Reginald Massey
Publisher : Abhinav Publications
Page : 319 pages
File Size : 49,5 Mb
Release : 2004
Category : Performing Arts
ISBN : 9788170174349

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India's Dances by Reginald Massey Pdf

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.

Author : Kapila Vatsyayan
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 508 pages
File Size : 43,9 Mb
Release : 1977
Category : Dance
ISBN : UOM:39015015001616

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Classical Indian Dance in Literature and the Arts by Kapila Vatsyayan Pdf

Author : Shovana Narayan
Publisher : Sterling Publishers Pvt. Ltd
Page : 96 pages
File Size : 51,8 Mb
Release : 2011-12-30
Category : Music
ISBN : 9788120790780

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The Sterling Book of INDIAN CLASSICAL DANCE by Shovana Narayan Pdf

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.

Author : Donovan Roebert
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 384 pages
File Size : 48,7 Mb
Release : 2021-06-17
Category : Performing Arts
ISBN : 9781000260694

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Essays on Classical Indian Dance by Donovan Roebert Pdf

The book is a wide-ranging collection of essays on Indian classical dance, which include writings on dance appreciation, the criticism, theory and philosophy of dance, as well as some historical and light controversial articles. Also included is a seminal and unique monograph on the contribution of Sanjukta Panigrahi to the development of Odissi. The book approaches the subject from an internationalist point of view and opens up new possibilities for the appreciation of Indian dance in the context of a global intercultural critique. In addition, it is beautifully illustrated with a number of photographs captured by Arun Kumar. It will enrich and provide new ways of understanding for classical Indian dance, both for the dance community and for the general reader.

Author : Shubhada Varadkar
Publisher : Krimiga Books, Krimiga Content Development Pvt. Ltd.
Page : 97 pages
File Size : 47,8 Mb
Release : 2012-08-30
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9788192570907

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The Glimpse of Indian Classical Dance by Shubhada Varadkar Pdf

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.

Author : Leela Venkataraman,Avinash Pasricha
Publisher : Roli Books Private Limited
Page : 144 pages
File Size : 43,6 Mb
Release : 2002
Category : Performing Arts
ISBN : 8174362169

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Indian Classical Dance by Leela Venkataraman,Avinash Pasricha Pdf

A sweeping look at the magnificene of Indian culture through its varied dance forms, Indian Classical Dance: Tradition in Transition is a tour de force study of the forms, characteristics, challenges and change in traditional dance. Briliant photographs taken by Avinash Pasricha, undoubtedly the master of Indian dance photography, make the book as vibrant as the dances it presents.

Author : Leela Venkataraman
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 144 pages
File Size : 47,9 Mb
Release : 2014
Category : Dance
ISBN : 8174369848

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Indian Classical Dance by Leela Venkataraman Pdf

Author : Rani Iyer
Publisher : Shanti Arts Publishing
Page : 32 pages
File Size : 41,7 Mb
Release : 2016-05-29
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9781941830789

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Dancing Heart by Rani Iyer Pdf

Dancing Heart offers the experience of a dance recital in the style of Bharathanatyam, one of the oldest dance forms of India. Today this popular dance is presented and experienced all around the world. Intended for elementary and middle-grade readers, this unique and beautiful book promises to engage and inspire the minds and hearts of all who delight in the sights and sounds of this Indian dance.

Author : V. P. Dhananjayan
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 136 pages
File Size : 44,7 Mb
Release : 2004
Category : Dance
ISBN : IND:30000101573859

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Dhananjayan on Indian Classical Dance by V. P. Dhananjayan Pdf

Articles on classical Indic dance forms.

Author : Shovana Narayan
Publisher : Sterling Publishers Pvt. Ltd
Page : 96 pages
File Size : 41,7 Mb
Release : 2004-12-04
Category : Dance
ISBN : 184557169X

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The Sterling Book of Indian Classical Dances by Shovana Narayan Pdf

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.