Introduction to Bharatnatyam

Bharatnatyam

Bharatanatyam is an attempt to embody the divine beauty, rhythms and symbols that exist in the universe. It is a means of spiritual elevation both for the dancer and the audience.
Bharatnatyam is an oldest form of Indian classical dance, origin of Tamil Nadu state, traditionally it was performed by the devdasis in Hindu temple. The literal meaning of Bharatnatyam is, Bha= bhava, Ra= raag, Ta= taal, Natyam = nritya.
The Bharatnatyam dance comprises bhava, raag and taal in a dance. The composition of the Bharatnatyam are mostly in Carnatic music.

Shortnote on abhinaya.
Shortnote on tandava and laasya.
Description of anaga, upanaga and pratyanaga.
Shortnote on devdassi tradition.
Knowledge of the stories and myths relating to ganesha, Krishna, shva, devi, rama.
The difference between Carnatic and Hindustani music.
The difference between folk, classical and Bollywood dance.
Concept of ashatanayika based on the avastha bheda.
Definition and explanation of ten pranas of taal.
Information about abhianaya darpana and natyashastra.
Short notes on naatyadharmi and lokadharami.
Shortnotes on vrittis.
Dashavatara hasta.
Concept of bhava,vibhava and anubhava.

Concept of navadha bhakti and madhura bhakati.
Rules of chitra sutra.
Taal shadanaga.
Shortnote on natya gruh/ natya shala.
Shortnote onranga mach( stage), sound , décor and light arrangement as per the natya shahtra.
Shortnote on margama, significance of margama, compositioin of margama.
Knowledge of dance drama style.
Bhagvat mela natakam.
Kudiyyattam.
Yakshagana.
Knowledge of mythological character.
Shiva.
Krishna.
Rama.
Devi.
Jatayumoksha.
Symbolism of Nataraja swarupa.
Leelas of Krishna like putana vadha, kaaliya mardana, govardhana leela, makhan chori, kansa vadha, raasa leela.
Ravan mardan.
Draupadi vastra haran.
Rama vanavasa.
Dashavtra.
Mahisasuramardan.
Bhasmasura vadha.