Category: Feature
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Why ‘abhinaya’ is importance in Kathak?
Abhinaya is an aspect of Kathak which is marginalised in the high-powered glitz of the proscenium, but, ironically, abhinaya in Kathak has gained ground in the virtual world of cinema and other mediums. Abhinaya, the integral aspect of mimetic art of communicating emotion in Indian performing arts has been much…
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Gopi Krishna’s Murli Manohar Krishna voted No. 1 at New York’s Kathak Festival
Jhanak Jhanak Payal Baaje (transl. The anklets go jhanak jhanak) is a 1955 Indian Hindi-language dance film directed by V. Shantaram. It stars Shantaram’s wife Sandhya and dancer Gopi Krishna in lead roles. One of the earlier Technicolor films made in India, the film won the All India Certificate of…
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13 Male Dancers who have affirmed that Gender Is No Barrier in the World of Kathak!
Originating from the Vedic Sanskrit word Katha which means “story”, and Kathaka which means “he who tells a story,” these Kathakars communicated stories from epics and mythology through dance, songs, and music. The dance form gained precedence and fame during the Bhakti movement. There are three Gharanas (schools) or genres of Kathak including the…
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Dancercise | Class Information
Dancercise, launched by the Nateshwar Dance Academy, blends both dance & exercise to craft a diverse and dynamic fitness programme. We believe that through dance one can strengthen and tone one’s body while simultaneously releasing stress and allowing one’s self – expression, through rhythm and beat. Whether you endeavour to get…
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Nritya Aangan – Festival of Indian Dance
Nritya Aangan is proudly presented by the South African Indian Dance Alliance supported by The Playhouse Company and Consulate General of India, Durban. The Nritya Aangan – Festival of Indian Dance aims to bring Indian dance to the forefront of the performing arts in SA, creating an awareness and appreciation…
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Krishna Legends: The earliest form of Kathak
Kathak is a form of Indian classical dance. The dance style in its formative phase was inseparably linked with Krishna legend. The word Kathak comes from the word katha which means story or tale – Kathak has always been closely associated with Krishna’s legends. The earliest mention of Kathak as an…
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Rangmanch Pravesh 2016
Five senior students of the Nateshwar Dance Academy, Usha Govind, Riyaska Singh, Sarsha Lavania Pillay, Anneline Lisa Beharilall and Varuna Karishma Singh who are disciples of Smt. Smeetha Singh-Maharaj will perform their Kathak debut recital titled: “Rangmanch Pravesh” on 28 August 2016 at the Durban Playhouse Opera Theatre. Kindly note that…
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10 instances Bollywood fans fell in love with the Art of Classical Dance
Indian cinema has, for decades celebrated the Arts of Classical Dance & Music – as dancers it gives us immense pleasure to witness our Art still making its presence felt on celluloid. We have gathered 10 instances Bollywood fans fell in love with Classical Dance forms. These were frequently presented…
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NDA Feature: Andhra Pradesh’s art of Kuchipudi
Kuchipudi is a South Indian classical dance form. the term Kuchipudi derives its name from the Kuchipudi village of Andhra Pradesh. In the seventeenth century the Kuchipudi village was presented to the Brahmins, who were experts in staging dance and drama. Kuchipudi exhibits scenes from the Hindu Epics, legends and…
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Kathak: Exploring the concepts of Nritta (Pure Dance) & Nritya (Expressive Dance)
Nritta (Pure Dance) The structure of a conventional kathak performance tends to follow a progression in tempo from slow to fast, ending with a dramatic climax. A short dance composition is known as a tukra, a longer one as a toda. There are also compositions consisting solely of footwork known…
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