Bharatanatyam is one among
the most popular Indian classical dance forms. It demands unconditional and
complete dedication from the performing artist. Bharatanatyam is dance form
which makes use of the combination of bhava, raga, tala, and natya. It has been
not solely made for the purpose of
seeking pleasure, but in fact, the fabulous dance form had an embodiment of
several cosmic relationships and expressions (bhava) emanating from all the
worlds. The dynamic and earthy style of this dance makes it one of the most
chosen forms of Indian classical art forms. Bharatanatyam is performed by women.
Men are also known to engage in it. Men have bare chest and wear a dhoti-like
outfit in the lower part of the body, while the women wear a typical sari in
the dance performance. Bharatanatyam evolved during the late 18th or early 19th
century. In the ancient India, the devadasis performed in various parts of
Tamil Nadu.
Basic Features of Bharatanatyam
Movement, costume, and
music are the three evident aspects of Bharatanatyam. In other words, what the
dancer is doing, how the dancer looks, and what are the accompanying sounds.
We’ll describe these aspects of the dance, and later on, attempt to explain
their combined effect, which is the intention of the dance.
Movements in Bharatanatyam
Expressive movements
convey meaning and show emotion, through a vocabulary of hand gestures,
postures, and facial expressions. Their purpose is to portray a theme or
feeling, and to transmit an experience of it to the audience.The movements that
are done to show rhythm, to provide decoration, and to create beauty is the
abstract movement.
Costume in Bharatanatyam
Bharatanatyam costumes
for women resemble Indian saris. They’re not single pieces of cloth. It’s a combination
of number of specially stitched pieces. Such a customization makes it easier to
wear, and easier to dance in than a sari. Bharathanatyam costumes are bright
and colorful. They inherit from the sari tradition the use of contrasting
border colors, and the borders of the various pieces of the costumes form
patterns that decorate the dancer’s form. Pair of anklets or ankle bells are
the most essential item among Bharatanatyam costume. They make the rhythmic
footwork of the dance audible. Dancers treat their salangai like musicians
treat their instruments.The salangai are blessed by the dancer’s guru; they are
worshipped on special occasions, and are never worn casually. Costume’s for
bharathanatyam involve a significant amount of jewelry, including bangles,
rings, earrings, nose rings, and special ornaments for the arms and head.
Music of Bharatanatyam Dance
Bharatanatyam is
accompanied by music of the Carnatic style,that has been specialized for dance.
The music is specialized in a few ways. In a music concert, the musician’s
talent is displayed. In a dance performance, the musicians must focus on
accompaniment and support the dancer. Excessive ornamentation and improvisation
in the music distracts from the dance. Improvisation is left to the dancer, in
particular phases of items. The musicians must be able to take cues from the
dancer to make impromptu adjustments. The range of tempos in the music is
limited to what a dancer can physically handle. The percussionists must also
play so that they emphasize the beats that are important to the dancer, and
avoid virtuoso demonstrations that don’t support the dancer.
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