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What is a classical dance? A dance which is created or choreographed and performed according to the tenets of the Natya Shastra is called a classical dance. The two broad aspects of classical dancing are the tandava and the lasya. Power and force are typical of the tandava; grace and delicacy, of the lasya. Tandava is associated with Shiva, and lasya with Parvati. Dance which is pure in movement is called nritta, and dance which is interpretative in nature is called nritya. A dancer in the classical tradition has to have years of training before he or she can begin to perform on the stage. What are the main schools of classical dancing? Bharata Natyam, Kathakali, Manipuri, Kathak. Bharata Natyam is the oldest and most popular dance-form of India. Earlier, it was known by various names. Some called it Bharatam, some Natyam, some Desi Attam, and some Sadir. The districts of Tanjore and Kanchipuram of Tamil Nadu were the focal points in the development of Bharata Natyam. It was danced as a solo performance by devadasis (temple dancers) on all auspicious occasions. Later, kings and rich people lent their patronage to it and it started shedding its purely sacred character. |
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Classical Dance and Its Traditions
Dance that is choreographed and performed according to the tenets of Natya Shastra is known as classical dance. Tandava, which stands for strength and force, and Lasya, which represents grace and delicacy, are the two main facets of classical dancing. Lasya is connected to Goddess Parvati, while Tandava is connected to Lord Shiva. Nritta (pure movement) and Nritya (interpretative dance) are two further subcategories of classical dance. It takes years of intense training to become effective in these forms. Bharata Natyam, Kathakali, Manipuri, and Kathak are the principal schools of classical dance in India. The oldest and most well-known dance style, Bharata Natyam, has its roots in Tamil Nadu, where devadasis first performed it in temples. Its development over time was aided by royal support, which increased its popularity while progressively losing its blessed nature.
