Abhinaya is what distinguishes Bharatanatyam from other dance styles throughout the world.Many times dancers use these facial expressions to portray Indian gods especially the god of dance, Shiva or Nataraja.It is typically used for communication throughout the dance. Abhinaya is the use of facial expressions and gestures.There can be more than 160 different types of adavus.Adavus are always based upon the rhythmic pattern of the musical compositions for each step.Adavus are basic steps or units taught in systematic order and combined to form a sequence of choreographed dance.The hand gesture or hasta on the right portrays a bud that will ultimately turn into a flower.Many hastas can be used in more than one way, depending on the song accompanying the dance, and what the dancer is trying to convey to the audience.Hastas refers to the variety of hand symbols that a dancer can use.A distinctive feature of Bharata natyam is the use of expressive hand gestures or hastas as a way of communication.There are three main techniques encompassing Bharatanatyam: Hastas, Adavus, and Abhinaya.It takes a lot of dancers to portray her many hands. This is the goddess of war, Durga, who is always shown with many weapons.Here is the picture of the god of dance, Nataraja and how he is portrayed in Bharatanatyam.In dance he is portrayed as playing the flute which is his main hobby. The gods, who danced themselves, passed it on to the humans on earth.
The Lord Shiva became the supreme god who improved and modified the dance.Many of the sculptures in the ancient Hindu temples are based on the Bharatanatyam dance postures.It was formed by the Natyashastra, which is similar to the bible for Indian classical dancing.In ancient times, Bharatanatyam was used by the wives of gods called devadasis who danced in the Hindu temples.It is usually accompanied with Indian music called Sangeetam which are words or syllables set to the rhythm of the dance.The word Bharata is broken down into Bha meaning expression, Ra meaning melody, and Ta meaning rhythm.Other dance styles include Odissi, Kuchipudi, and Kathak. It is one of the five major styles of dance in India.It is a classical dance form originating from Tamil Nadu, a state in Southern India.Bharatanatyam Classical Indian Dance By: Anisha Kothapa
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