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    Tamil Nadu’s

    25 Dance Forms
    By- Rhythm Goyal
    Class- 7A
    Bamber Dance

     This dance is performed inside a temple, around a lamp.


     The purpose is to worship Lord Krishna, and celebrate his frolics with
    the gopikas.
     This is performed during Ramanavami and Gokulashtami.
    Bharatanatyam

     Oldest classical dance tradition of India.


     Express religious themes (ex: Shaivism, Vaishnavism, Shaktism).
     Interpretive narration of mythical legends and spiritual ideas from the Hindu
    texts.
     Includes nrita (pure dance), nritya (solo expressive dance) and natya (group
    dramatic dance).
     A sophisticated vocabulary of sign language based on gestures of hands, eyes
    and face muscles.
    Chakkai Attam

     Eight to ten dancers stand in a circle or parallel lines.


     They hold teak wooden pieces (7 × ¾ inch in size) between their fingers,
    which produce the sound.
     ‘Aattam’ means any kind of dance. When the word ‘Chakkai’ is added to it, a
    special kind of dance is understood.
     The songs sung during the dance are about gods and goddesses.
    Devarattam

     Devarattam is a combination of ancient 'muntherkuruvai' and 'pintherkuruvai'


    of the ancient Tamil kings.
     Performed once a year near the temple.
     Only danced to the beat of Urumi Melam, Thappu Melam and sometimes, a
    long flute.
     Performed in front of and at the chariot on the victorious return of the King
    and his army from battle field.
     The dancers hold a kerchief in each hand and swing them as they dance.
    Kamandi or Kaman Pandigai

     This is celebrated to commemorate the puranic event when Manmada the God
    of Love was burnt to ashes by Shiva in anger.
     The villagers separate themselves into two parties as Erintha katchi and
    Eriyatha katchi and a heated debate ensues.
     Kaman and Rathi, his consorts, are main characters.
    Kai Silambu Attam

     This dance is performed in temples during Amman festivals or Navaratri


    festival.
     The dancers wear ankle-bells and hold anklets or silambu in their hands,
    which make noise when shaken.
     The dance is in praise of all female deities, the most preferred being the
    powerful angry goddess - Kali or Durga.
    Kazhi Attam or Kolattam

     Kazhi means stick and games.


     Sticks one foot length are held in each hand and beaten to make a sharp,
    rasping sound as the dance proceeds with unique steps, twisting and turning.
     It is danced by both men and women, during festivals, auspicious days and
    weddings.
     Earlier, the 'kols' were brightly painted and decorated with brass rings, bells
    etc.
     The dancers used to wear ankle-bells.
    Karagattam

     Karagattam is a Tamil folk dance involving the balancing of clay or


    metal pots or other objects on the dancers head.
     This dance is usually associated with the worship of Amman.
    Kavadi
     When people went on pilgrimage, carried the offerings to the gods.
     In order to lessen the boredom of the long travel they used to
    sing and dance about the gods.
     Kavadi Aattam has its origin in this practice. Special songs were
    created to be sung while carrying the Kavadi Sidhu.
     This dance is done by balancing a pole with pots fixed on either end,
    filled with milk or coconut water.
     On top, bamboo strips are bent like a half-moon, covered with saffron
    cloth and further decorated on the sides with peacock feathers.
     This is mainly a religious dance, performed in worship of Lord Murugan, the
    second son of Siva. The dance is accompanied by Pambai and Naiyandi Melam.
    Kazhai Kothu

     Kazhai Kothu is a performance of gymnastic specialized by travelers.


     This is very similar to modern day circus.
     They travel in a group from place to place, entertaining the local people and
    thus earning a living.
    Kolattam

     Performed with two sticks held in each hand, beaten to make a rhythmic
    sound.
     Pinnal Kolattam is danced with ropes which the performers hold in their
    hands, the other of which are tied to a tall pole.
     As coloured ropes are used, the lace looks extremely attractive.
     This dance performed for ten days, starting with the new moon night
    after Deepavali.
     The significance of the Pinnal Kolattam is the mysteries of life that can be
    unraveled by the sense of unity, understanding and systematic design.
    Poi Kal Attam

     A dance performed with false legs i.e. by tying wooden sticks to the legs.
     Wooden sticks are covered up so that the performer will appear to look taller
    than usual, for viewers.
    Kummi

     It originated when there were no musical instruments, with the participants


    clapping their hands to keep time.
     Many varieties of Kummi, such as, Poonthatti Kummi, Deepa Kummi, Kulavai
    Kummi, Kadir Kummi, Mulaipari Kummi, Kothagiri Kummi etc. are known.
     The performers stand in a circle and dance clapping their hands rhythmically
    to lifting songs.
     The first line of the song is sung by the leading lady, which the others repeat.
     It is practiced during various religious ceremonies.
    Mayil Attam

     Performers are dressed as peacocks, resplendent with


    peacock feathers and a glittering head-dress complete with a beak.
     This beak can be opened and closed with the help of a thread tied
    to it, and manipulated from within the dress.
     Other similar dances are, Kaalai Attam (dressed as a bull),
    Karadi Attam (dressed as a bear) and Aali Aattam (dressed as a demon),
    which are performed in the villages during village get-togethers.
     Vedala Aattam is performed wearing a mask depicting demons.
     These dance also shows the respect of the peacocks to Lord Muruga.
    Ottan Koothu

     Ottas, a small group of tribals, perform this form of ritual dance on festive
    occasions to depict episodes from epics and other ancient stories.
     The urumi is a folk instrument played.
     Most often performed in two types of ensembles: - Urumi Melam ,Naiyandi
    Melam
     Naiyanti melam is most common ensemble associated with ritual and dance.
     It is composed of two double-reed nadaswaram, one or two thavil (barrel
    drums), a tamukku (kettle drum played with leather straps), a pambai, and
    an urumi.
    Oyilattam

     Oyil means beauty. This dance is hence the dance of beauty.


     First a few people will stand in a row and start dancing with rhythmic steps
    with musical accompaniment. Intricate steps are used in martial arts, such as
    Silambattam.
     Then gradually the row will become longer as the newcomers and guests all
    join and dance along as they like.
     The dancers wear ankle-bells. It is performed with the accomplishment of
    musical instruments and songs.
     It is performed near the temples or public places in the morning and evening
    hours, at times even till midnight.
    Oyil Kummi

     No other musical instruments are used in this dance except the ankle-bells.
     It is performed during temple festivals. Stories and episodes centering on
    Murugan and Valli are depicted in the songs.
     As one of the rare folk art forms of ancient Tamil nadu, this is being practiced
    now by the Telugu speaking people of the northern districts.
    Paampu Attam

     Paampu attam is the Snake dance and it is a specialty of the southern region.
     It arises from the popularity of the snake as a protective divinity,
    safeguarding the health and happiness of the rural folk.
     Usually danced by performers in a tight-fitting costume designed like the
    snake-skin.
     The dancer simulates the movements of the snake, writhing and creeping, at
    times making quick biting movements with head and hands.
     The raised hands held together look like the hood of a snake.
    Poikkaal Kuthirai Aattam

     Poikkaal Kuthirai Aattam (False foot Horse Dance) is a folk dance form where
    the dancer bears the dummy figure of a horse's body on his/her hips.
     This is made of light-weighted materials and the cloth at the sides swings to
    and fro covering the legs of the dancer.
     The dancer dons wooden legs which sound like the hooves of the horse. The
    dancer brandishes either a sword or a whip.
     This dance is accompanied by Naiyandi melam or Band music or Folk music.
     This folk dance is performed to the worship of Amman Temple Festivals,
    Ayyanar, Abinesh prevails Thanjavur.
    Puliyattam or Puli Aattam(Tiger Dance)

     A highly exuberant and cultural festival, this dance form usually comprises a
    troupe of 6 performers aping the movements of the majestic, predatory
    tigers.
     Their bodies are painted by the local artists in vibrant yellow and black to
    resemble an exact replica of a tiger.
     The paintings include the ferocious looking fangs and convincing headgear
    replete with ears paws with claws and long tail that conjures an accurate
    picture of the savage beast’s graceful movements.
    Shattam dance

     This form of art is devoted to 'Perumal' (Maha Vishnu).


     In this dance the performers forming a group, with one of them acting the
    buffoon, dance to the music of percussion instrument like 'urumi'.
     The classical songs and the measured steps with graceful movements are the
    special features of Sevai Attam.
     In Sangam works this had been known as 'Pinther Kuruvai'. In those days this
    was performed at the rear of a chariot procession either of a king or a deity.
    Parai Attam

     Parai Attam is a traditional dance that involves the parai, a rhythmic beat
    instrument.
     The subtle form of dance accompanied by captivating music, is an ancient
    rural folk art.
     Earlier it was used in wars as well.
    Theru Koothu

     It means "street party". These shows resemble musical plays in open air
    theaters/makeshift stages.
     conducted during village festivals, during the Tamil months of Panguni and Aadi.
     A wooden bench is set up to seat the singers and the music troupe. Traditionally, only men
    take part; female roles are also played by them. The performance consists of story-
    telling, dialogue-rendering, singing and dancing.
     The stories are taken from Puranas (ancient texts), epics such
    as Ramayana and Mahabharata, and also local folklore.
     The Koothu can be categorised as
     Nattu Koothu, including Vali Koothu, Kuravai Koothu etc.
     Samaya Koothu dealing with religious topics,
     Pei Koothu including Thunangai Koothu and
     Porkala Koothu dealing with martial events.
    Urumi Attam

     The whirring sound of 'urumi' providing the melody and the beat of the thappu
    providing the rhythm, accompany the dance sequence in this kind of temple
    art form.
     This is performed especially in Amman temples during the month of Adi.
     Nowadays, this art form is found only in selected villages in a few districts.
    Villu Paatu

     In Villu Paatu, the main singer is accompanied by a chorus, musical


    instruments and a main instrument, the Villu or Bow, fixed with bells.
     The villu is struck rhythmically when the bells jingle in tune.
     The main singer relates a tale, interspersed with lively songs.
     This musical tradition is exclusive to southern Tamil Nadu (Nellai to
    Kanyakumari) and southern Kerala.

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