Dance is a creative expression of movements, patterns, and stories they perform. The lighting design contributes to a complete theatrical experience for the audience by highlighting and framing every movement in each dance piece at the right moment. In solos and duets, lighting can emphasize this intimacy by using different spotlights in a particular area and it can make the rest of the stage...
Prana choreographed in 1990 was a work that brought to the fore the inherent potency of breath and movement through a synergy of adavus and asanas. It was Chandralekha’s second major work that worked on extending the body language closely connecting the
seams between various physical forms like Bharatanatyam, Kalarippayattu and yoga. This study has interpreted Prana’s body dynamics by positioning...
The term "gharana" pertains to a specific art form that is passed from one generation to the next. Simply put, a gharana refers to a "house" wherein each member follows the artistic traditions of their ancestors. In the field of music, there are several gharanas which emerged, each representing a distinct artistic structure or style of its own. When we look back at the history of music, gharana...
Indian classical music is one of the most accomplished ancient art forms of the world. This music tradition represents music of different genres which has been merged with ritualistic, folk, and cultural expression of the landmass. The history of Indian music can be broadly divided into three major periods as- Ancient, Medieval and Modern. Indian music has a highly coloured and fascinating history...
Nata Sankirtana is a form of worship, considered as a Purvaranga. It is the cultural soul of Manipuri society from birth to death which is performed using five different areas such as rituals, pung consisting of taalas or rhythm, songs, dance, and story in worshipping the lord. These different aspects utilized are of a complex nature. At present, these are not found in any part of India except in...
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