The dance involves the swaying of broad hips and the gentle movements of erect posture from side to side. In this dance there are approximately 40 basic movements, known as atavukal. The lyrics are in Manipraval
Mohiniyattam is a dance form said to have originated in Kerala. It is closely related to Bharathanatyam of Tamil Nadu, which was originally called 'Dasiyattam'. Originated as the temple dance performed by Devadasis, it portrays feminine love in its myriad forms - carnal, devotional and matern...
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The classical dance form of Kathakali is distinguished by its colourful makeup, grand costumes, and face masks that male dancers wear. It is accompanied by Attakatha, which means enacted story which is written in Sanskritized Malayalam. This Indian dance form follows a particular sequence in whic...
Odissi, one of the principal classical dance styles of India; others include bharata natyam, kuchipudi, kathak, kathakali, and manipuri. It is indigenous to Orissa, eastern India, and follows the principles of the Natya-shastra. Its close replication of