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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.
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.
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]
Video documentary on Theyyam Bali Theyyam at Andalurkavu. Theyyam has a long history. "There can be no doubt", say Bridget and Raymond Alchin, "that a very large part of this modern folk religion is extremely ancient and contains traits which originated during the earliest periods of Neolithic, Chalcolithic settlement and expression."
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She is the recipient of Kerala Sangeetha Nataka Akademi Award for Mohiniyattam (1998) [1] and the Kerala State Award for Mohiniyattam (2019). [2] She is the Principal Director and senior Guru at Kerala Kalalayam, a fine arts institute established by her parents at Thripunithura in 1952.
In some Indian folk dances, men and women perform separately; in others, they dance together. On most occasions, the dancers will sing accompanied by musicians. Most folk dances have intricately-designed costumes. Although a number of structured, ancient folk and tribal dances exist, many others are evolving.
The mundum neriyatum is the extant form of the ancient sari referred to as "Sattika" in Hindu, Buddhist and Jain literature. [3] The mundu is the surviving form of lower garment of the ancient clothing referred to as antariya worn in a special way (lower garment). [4]