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Neena Prasad in mohiniyattam costume. Neena Prasad is an Indian dancer. [1] She is an exponent in the field of Mohiniyattam. [2] She is the founder and principal of Bharthanjali Academy of Indian Dances in Thiruvananthapuram and Sougandika Centre for Mohinyattam in Chennai. [3] [4] [5]
The word "Mohiniyattam" literally means "dance of the enchantress". [ 9 ] Bharati Shivaji was born in 1948 in the temple town of Kumbakonam , in Tanjavur district of the south Indian state of Tamil Nadu , [ 10 ] and had her early training in Bharatnatyam under Lalita Shastri [ 11 ] and Odissi under Kelucharan Mohapatra . [ 12 ]
Mohiniyattam dancers must be able to coordinate all three elements of dance. This is to create a harmonious and expressive performance. Abhinaya: Abhinaya is the art of facial expression and hand gestures in Indian classical dance. Mohiniyattam dancers use abhinaya to convey the emotions and meaning of the dance.
Another major contribution of Satyabhama is the changes she has brought to the Mohiniyattam costumes. [7] The designs she has created follows Kerala traditions in color, pattern and accessories and have become the signature of Kalamandalam style.
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To explore the depths of Mohiniyattom, she has undertaken extensive research, and re-organized the basic steps, jewellery and costumes worn by Mohiniyattom dancers of the early 1940s. [ 3 ] [ 4 ] She has executed and choreographed biblical themes including the advent of Christianity in India, and the birth of Christ.
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