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NatyaSutra’s newest offering is Guru Neena Prasad teaching students the Ananda Bhairavi Swarajathi. Swarajathi is a Carnatic musical composition in Mohiniyattam that is lyrical in nature. Swarajathis are usually devotional and often speak about the courage and triumph of the deity. Ananda Bhairavi Swarajathi is simple but has complexities in its rhythm. Dr. Neena Prasaad teaches the students individual components of each part of composition and elaborates on the performance's technical aspects. The learner here is Guru Neena Prasad's disciple Thomas Vo Van Tao, who hails from France. Bringing his own masculine charm to a traditionally feminine art form, Thoma's Swarajathi performance guides the learners through the nuances of this classical composition..
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These are the myriad Indian classical dance forms that are accessible on NatyaSutraOnline. Choose an art form of your liking or explore a different strand of India’s heritage.
The dance form Kathak draws its name from the word ‘Katha’, which means a ‘story’. Kathak dancers are ancient storytellers who bring the past to life. They take our fables and dreams and represent it in a colorful way on stage. They represent the vanguard…
Bharatanatyam is India’s oldest dance form and is one of the eight officially designated ‘cultural’ dance forms in the country. Once considered a prominent temple dance, this mesmerizing spectacle has permeated into performances easily accessible anywhere in the world. These performances are a great source…
Mohiniyattam translates literally to the ‘Dance of Mohini’, a legendary enchantress who is said to be an avatar of Lord Vishnu the Protector. This classical dance form is based out of Kerala and has rich bonds with Indian folklore. The uniqueness of these performances lies…
Kathakali, or ‘story play,’ is among Kerala’s most famous contributions to the realm of performance arts. It is one of the oldest theatre forms in the world and draws heavily from legendary Indian folklore. It’s distinctive apparel, headdress and makeup are synonymous with God’s Own…
Odissi is a popular classical dance form of India, that is deeply rooted in the Eastern State of Odisha. Its boldness and rich local heritage represent a part of India that is a massive repository of culture. The dance form combines the metaphysical with the…
In the cultural bastion of Andhra Pradesh, Kuchipudi shines as one among its foremost contributions to Indian Art. The iconic dance-drama is officially recognized among eight primary traditional dance forms in the country and has added to the subcontinent's great heritage of performance arts. Kuchipudi's…
Folk dances are anthems of the common man, derived straight from the soul of the Indian subcontinent. While there are eight official classical dances in India, there are many traditional and folk dances practiced and performed throughout the year. These usually highlight festival events, public…
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