one of the most splendid contribution of the south to theatre the most enduring dance and...
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A Bharatanatyam Presentation of Navarasa
Presented By: Angelica Malcom
Bharata Natyam
One of the most splendid contribution of the South to theatre
The most enduring Dance and dance-drama The marriage of drama, dance, mime,
gesture and music
Bharata Natyam
Today Bharata Natyam is one of the most popular and widely performed dance styles and is practiced by male and female dancers all over India.
“Natya”
Dramatic representation was conceived of in three forms: Natya, Nritya and Nritta
Natya= gesture with language, that is drama
In the Nataka, the story is drawn from mythology or historical record, the subject is celebrated
What is Navarasa?
Rasa is about the human state of mind; focusing on what the mind feels and the expression of the feeling thereafter
Rasa is the emotion experienced by the audience created by the facial expression
What is Navarasa Cont’d
The dance is divided into nine distinct parts each one depicting a significant emotion:› SHRINGARA – Happiness› VEERA – Valour › KARUNYA – Pity› ADBHUTA – Wonder and Surprise › HASYA – Laughter/Mirth › HAYANKA – Fear› BHIBATSA – Disgust › ROUDRA – Anger › SHANTAM – Peace
Interesting Facts
Rukminidevi Arundale in South India in the thirties pioneered in the use of the traditional solo dance form Bharata Natyam for dance-drama and ballet
Navarasa Video
http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=1uIan6u3UrQ
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ogzuw-5BlTw
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QaFlw7yDo7c&feature=related
MY ATTEMPT AT NAVARASA
NAME THAT EMOTION
Sources
Benegal, Som. A Panorama of Theatre in India
Gaudiya Nritya “Presentation through Navarasa”
Varadpande, M.L. Indian Theatre