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Classical Dances: Element of Sky Element of Air

The document discusses several classical dances from different regions of India, including Sattariya from Assam, Kathakali from Kerala, Mohiniattam from Kerala, Bharatnatyam from Tamil Nadu, Kathak from Uttar Pradesh, Manipuri from Manipur, Kuchipudi from Andhra Pradesh, and Odissi. Key details about the origins and characteristics of each dance are provided.

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Classical Dances: Element of Sky Element of Air

The document discusses several classical dances from different regions of India, including Sattariya from Assam, Kathakali from Kerala, Mohiniattam from Kerala, Bharatnatyam from Tamil Nadu, Kathak from Uttar Pradesh, Manipuri from Manipur, Kuchipudi from Andhra Pradesh, and Odissi. Key details about the origins and characteristics of each dance are provided.

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CLASSICAL DANCES OF INDIA MADE BY AFTAB ALAM

Name derived from Vaishnava monasteries known as 'Sattras. Elaborate facial make up along with a head gear is used
Sattariya[Assam]
Kathakali[Kerala] Kathakali symbolises the element of sky

Mohiniattam symbolised the element of Air


Rukmini Devi Arundale gave the dance global recognition Odest among all classical dances.Derives its
Solo dance performance by women
Mohiniattam[Kerala] Bharatnatyam[TamilNadu] Theme- Religious and Devotional name from Bharat Muni
'Mohini' was incarnation of Lord Vishnu and 'attam' means dance
CLASSICAL DANCES
Name derived from Katha(story) and Kathakar(storyteller)
Lai Haraoba is the earliest form of dance
Kathak[Uttar Pradesh] Theme- Radha Krishna
Dancers do not wear ankel bells in this dance form Manipuri[Manipur]

Performed in groups and also as solo items


The dance form symbolises the element of water
Kuchipudi[Andhra Pradesh] Name derived from Andhra village- Kusselavapuri or Kuchelapuram
Derived from "Odra nritya" mentioned in Natya Sastra Odissi

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