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Important Links 1. Home 2. Profile 3. Objective 4. Contact Details 5. Upcoming Projects 6. Projects Undertaken 7. Opportunities 8. Nrityashree 9. Picture Galary 10. Announcement The aim of this blog is to provide assistance to young students as well as anyone amateur who wants to know more about dance. We will keep on updating the blog based on the request received. Do feel free to contact us for any query or request. Profile  1. Esha Banerjee 2. Guru Smt. Mira Dasgupta 3. Guru Smt. Champa Banerjee 4. Guru Smt. Rajalakshmi Venkatesh   5. Padma awardee Guru Karaikal Natesa Dandayudhapani Pillai  Artist : Esha Banerjee Natya Shastra _Slokas    NatyaShastra (Part 1) --- The story of the Beginning of Dance & Drama   Natya Shastra (Part 2) - Common Mistakes & Promise Natya Shastra ( Part 3)--  Birth of Apsaras NatyaShastra(Part 4)  -- Bharata Muni NatyaShastra (Part 5) ---  The Problem & Its Solution...

Error : This page is under construction Nava Rasa literary translated into 9 emotions (or mood or sentiments) . Nava Rasa or the 9 emotions are the main expressions that is demonstrated while dancing.  Rasa actually means state of mind.  The 9 rasas are Shringara (Love) Hasya (Laughter) Karunya (Compassion) Roudra (Anger) Veera (Courage) Bhayanaka (Fear) Bhebhatsaya (Disgust ) Adbhuta ( Surprised ) Shantam (Peace) from a Practical Point of View Author's Note : No matter how much theory we read about Navarasa, the actual learning comes when we actually start practice. Only the senior students (its a general practice) perform any dance that has Nava rasa abhinaya. However, it is my personal believe that students should be taught about different aspects of  ABHINAYA  from an early age so that they get a hang of it. Different interesting stories can be told in the class explaining the techniques. It is important to remember there is noth ri...

The word "Abhinaya" means expression. Abhinaya is the ultimate purpose of any dance performance. Done properly, it invokes Rasas in the audience. Abhinaya is a huge subject that cannot be covered in a day. Regular practice under proper guidance can help the students master Abhinaya. It is very difficult to teach Abhinaya. In fact some say, Abhinaya cannot be taught. Only the techniques can be taught and the dancer has to learn himself or herself. There are 4 types of Abhinaya Angikam : As the word "Angik" literaly means physical. Angikam Abhinay involves the physical aspect. This is performed with the help of Anga, Pratyanga and Upanga. It depends on the mudras, eyes, eyebrows etc. It basically is the body language. Vachikam :  As the word "Vachik" translates to "words". This means the vocal part of the abhinaya. This includes the songs, poems, dialogues,swaras, jaatis etc set to different ragam and taalam.  This is called the lyri...

Other Links Introduction Chatur Slokam --- BharatNatyam for Kids Make Up, Ornaments & Dress (Part1) __Bharat Natyam Angalakshana Part 1 - Anga Pratyanga & Upanga Angalakshana Part 2 - Shiro Bhedam or Head Movements Angalakshana Part 3 - Dhristi Bhedam or Eye Movements and Bhrukuti Bheda or Eye Brow Movement Abhinay :  Navarasa Krishna's Stories Abhinay :  Navarasa Devi Stories   Abhinaya : Navarasa Rama's Stories Abhinaya : Techniques Abhinaya : 4 Types Abhinay  : Navarasa Practical Techniques Angalakshana Part 3 - Dhristi Bhedam or Eye Movements and Bhrukuti Bheda or Eye Brow Movement Drop your queries or suggestions at sangeetkalakendra1@gmail.com Visit us on FB : https://www.facebook.com/Sangeet-Kala-Kendra-1461430557205352/