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"The India Story" Seminar
  
Programme - DANCE

DAY THIRTEEN:  

 

SESSION I - An introduction to Indian dance.

  • Mythological Origins of Indian classical traditions.

  • Historical perspectives. Temples. Patronage. Politics.

  • Different classical forms

    • Bharatanatyam.

    • Kathak.

    • Kathakali.

    • Odissi.

    • Manipuri.

    • Mohiniattam.

    • Kuchipudi.

  • Folk, tribal and ritual dances of India.

  • The “ Greats” of Indian Dance History.

  • Modern and Contemporary trends.

This is a Workshop cum input session.


SESSION II – Free Time

 

SESSION III - Live Performance


Demonstration cum talk on the 3 important ingredients that make up Indian Classical Dance.

  • Nritta (technique)

  • Nritya ( acting)

  • Natya (drama)

  • Performances.


Days: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21