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                       Qualities of a dancer   -   The word “Dasaprana” means “tenqualities ” . Nandikeshwara in his book talks about the 10 qualities of a dancer.   The standard of beauty and the quotient of desirability varies depending on the region, time frame, culture, environment. For example South east Asian countries prefer skin as white as snow, while a shade of tan is more desirable in NORTH American countries. Again, size zero figure are a fashion in European countries while Middle Eastern counties prefer round figure.Abhinaydarpana was written during. The relevance of this Dasaprana may raise a heated debate. During modern times, many find the intelligence to   be more attractive than physical beauty. We no longer use white base for make-up rather cosmetics which suit our skin tone. With the change in time requirements and necessity of a dancer have changed....

  Human body is divided into Anga Pratyanga and Upanga.   When a student of dance (any form) masters the concept of Anga, Pratyanga Upanga and there respective uses, one is said to have attained Anga Suddhi. Each and every dance form harps on following a pattern to teach these concepts to the young students. A dancer when stands on stage with or without the make-up/costume, the dance form of the performer can easily be guessed from the body language. For example Adavus in Bharatnatyam are structured in such a way that the students learn the new concepts along with practicing the old one. For Example Natta Adavu aims to teach the angular movements along with stretching of the body, while practicing the beating or stamping of feet from Tatta Adavus.   Odissi has 10 different Postures and movements in both Chowka and Tribhangi before starting with the Nritya and Abhinaya items.   Manipuri students go through a lot of practice while doing Chali before moving to the dance...