20 May 2021 KUCHIPUDI DANCE

KUCHIPUDI DANCE

CONTEXT

Tribute to guru Kesava Prasad, the icon of Kuchipudi village

(Source: The Hindu)

Origin

1. Name from Village of Kusselavapuri in Andhra Pradesh
2. Group of Actors going village to Village
3. Revived by: Siddendra Yogi, Balasaraswati, Ragini Devi

Theme

Stories of Bhagawata Puran

Features

1. Foot Movement, predominance of Shringar Ras
2. Dhaaravu is a small composition of Dance and Song, with which every character introduces itself
3. Both Lasya and Tandava are important
4. Dancer can combine the role of Singer
5. Accompanied with Carnatic Music
6. Instruments: Violin & Mridgangam
7. The traditional Kuchipudi was performed by all males troupe. A dancer in a male role would be in Agnivastra, also known as Bagalbandi, wear a dhoti. A dancer in a female role would wear a Sari with light makeup

Solo Elements

1. Manduk Shabdam: Story of the Frog
2. Tarangam: Feet on Brass plate & balances a pot of water on head
3. Jal Chitra Nrityam: Draws picture on the floor with his/her toes while dancing

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