

#Kathak music list full#
A kathakali dancer needs to have full concentration, skills, and stamina to perform this dance form. Traditionally, Kathakali is performed at night and continues until early morning. To portray female characters the men wear the women' costumes. Kathakali represents the ancient heritage of India that is preserved for centuries in the Kathakali plays. The conversation related to storytelling of Hindu mythology takes place between dancers through their facial expressions and body gestures. It is a religious classical dance form that originates from the tales of Shiva and Ramayana. This dance form represents storytelling kathakali means storyteller in the native language. Kathakali is originated in the southern part of the country in Kerala, India.

The instruments used include Mridangam (double-sided drum), Nadaswaram (double-reed wind instrument), Surpeti, Venu, Kanjira, Manjira, Nattuvangam (cymbals), etc. South India's Carnatic style of music is used. The dancer of this dance form wears charismatic makeup, attractive costume (bright coloured sari) and shining ornaments. The word Bharatanatyam is made of different words with different meanings as described below: It is performed by both male and females, although, it is mostly performed by females. It is also believed that Lord Shiva is the God of this dance form. It is originated in the ancient temples of Tamil Nadu and is known for its grace, expressions, purity, softness, and gestures. These dance forms are described below briefly including their characteristic features and other important details related to their style, costumes, instruments, and music, etc.īharatanatyam is believed to be the oldest classical dance form of India from which other dance styles are believed to be originated. Sangeet Natak Akademi has recognized eight Indian dance forms as Classical Dances of India. In every Indian state, you can find a unique classical dance form that represents the values and traditions of the people of that state. India has a rich heritage of dance and music.
