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  1.        Mysore Bani : Features : Abhinaya presents the lyrical beauty of the saint composures and poets. Its certain multitudinous and has special effects. Even in the Adavus the lyrical beauty can be seen. Hence lots of stress was given on how the sollus were narrated and how the songs were sung.   Flowery hand gestures are very impressive. Dancerspreffer using more of allapadmaincomparison to Pataka, Tripataka and Katakhamukham.   One of the things that is distinctive about mysore Bani is that they started using Ashtapadi much before other Banis started using them. Mysore court sponsored the musicianas and the dancers.Chinnaiya lived at the court for some years and contributed a lot to this style. Most of the items that were performed were of the Tanjore Quartet   Famous Dancers/Gurus   :Nagamani, C. Radhakrishnan, Kesha Murthy, PadmabhusanaDr. K Venkateshlakshman. PadminiShreedhara, PulakeshiKasturi, Veena Sridhar, D. ...

  1.        VazhivurBani :Vazhuvoor Ramaiah Pillai can be taken as the father of this Bani. Features :This style of Bharatnatyam believes in using lots of Lasya, hence the movements are extremely gracefull. The Jatis are elaborate and many a time has 3 speeds. Sollus are given special importance and are structured in such a way that it creates an energetic and robust effect. Abhinaya prt of the dance includes tons of story telling. Famous Dancers/ Gurus : SwamimaliRajaratnam Pillai , K.J. Sarasa, Kamala Lakshman, Radha , Chitra Vishweswaran, RamyaRamnarayan, PriyadarshaniGovind, Vidhya Subramaniyum, Sandhyashree, Muthukumaran Pillai... Note : Drop your queries or suggestions at sangeetkalakendra1@gmail.com Visit our Facebook page : https://www.facebook.com/Sangeet-Kala-Kendra-1461430557205352/ Youtube :  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UcOJ0uLi4y4 Quick Links  :   Important Links ,          Home Pa...

1.        Coorg Bani :Kodava or Coorgi are extremely disciplined and sporty people. Most of the families still have atleast one member in the army or sports.   Hence the artform that developed here is extremely stamina driven. Highly influenced by Ummathat, Bolkat, the Bharatnatyam abhinayas are extremely dramatic and follows a strict story line. This style is undergoing some major changes in the recent years and Bharatnatyam solo recitals are gaining popularity among the locals. . Note : Drop your queries or suggestions at sangeetkalakendra1@gmail.com Visit our Facebook page : https://www.facebook.com/Sangeet-Kala-Kendra-1461430557205352/ Youtube :  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UcOJ0uLi4y4 Important Links ,          Home Page ,        My Lineage     Natyashastra Series     Abhinayadarpana Series   Shivatatvaratnakara Series   SangeetDamodara Series   Sri...

  1.        Kanchipuram Bani : Much less known than its counterparts, Kanchipuram Bani abides to the   line of “AsyenaalambayethGeetham “, As mentioned in Natyakarnam, both the vocalists and the performers reciets the lyrics of the song while performing the abhinaya. Though this practice is hardly seen now a days. Blend of intricate rythemic patterns with the graceful abhinaya, showing the grace of the dancer’s body as well as portraying the sculptures of Ekambareshwara temple, this Bani is very interesting. Sri EllapaMudaliyar is well know for his rythmn synchronization and musical fluidity along with analysis of raga structure and swarastanams. Ellappa was kandappa‟s cousin. Ellappa had been Kandappa‟s assistant for Several years. His home in Mambalam attracted the likes of Ram Gopal, the internationally famous dancer, and a host of French girls who made Madras their dance-home. He was a skilful teacher and a great singer. Ellappa accompanied B...