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Bharati Shivaji is an Indian classical dancer of Mohiniyattom, [1] choreographer and author, known for her contributions to the art form by way of performance, research and propagation. [2] She is the founder of Center for Mohiniyattam, a dance academy promoting Mohiniyattom [3] and the co-author of two books, Art of Mohiniyattom [4] and ...
She was spotted by guru Kalamandalam Shankaranarayanan, who felt that her abhinaya suits Mohiniyattam and initiated her into Mohiniyattam dance form. [2] In 1992, she moved to Thrissur and did her post-graduation at Kerala Kalamandiram under Bharati Shivaji and Kalamandalam Sugandhi.
Vedantam Satyanarayana Sarma (1935–2012), popularly known as Satyam, was an Indian classical dancer and choreographer, considered by many as one of the leading exponents of the classical dance form of Kuchipudi. [1] [2] He was known for his portrayal of female characters such as Usha (Usha Parinayam), Satyabhama (Bhama Kalapam), Deva Devi ...
Based on analyses of forms and movements of Seungmu, some researchers have suggested that it may have derived from other Buddhist ritual dances or ethnic or folk dances. [2] Some said that Seungmu came from bubgo dance, a Buddhist ritual dance. But it is known that the dance is a form of art that strayed away from Buddhist halls to secular ...
Swagatam (transl. Welcome) is a 2008 Telugu-language romantic drama film directed by Dasarath. The film stars Jagapathi Babu, Anushka, and Bhumika, with Arjun in a special role. The music was composed by R. P. Patnaik. The film was shot in New York City, Rajahmundry, and Hampi. [1] It was later dubbed into Tamil as America to Aminjaikarai in ...
Performance of Gaudiya Nritya by Mahua Mukherjee. Gaudiya Nritya (Bengali: Gaur̤īẏa Nṛtya or Gour̤īyo Nrityo) is a classical dance tradition. [2] [3] [4] This dance expressed religious stories [5] through songs written [6] and composed to the ragas & talas [7] of Gaudiya music by ancient poets, especially Vaishnavism. [8]
Kummiattam is a folk dance similar to Kolattam, with the difference being that hands are used to make sounds while dancing in kummiattam instead of sticks used in the later. [2] The dancers form a rhythm by clapping the hands in different postures. [11] A similar dance form practiced in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana is known as Kolannalu. [12]
Theeyaattam also known as Theeyaattu (Tīyāttu) is a traditional temple dance form of Kerala. There are two types of Theeyaattam – Bhadrakali Theeyaattu and Ayyappan Theeyaattu. Bhadrakali Theeyattu is performed by Theeyaattunnis (a Brahmin community in Kerala) whereas Ayyappan Theeyaattu is performed by Thiyyadi Nambiars.