It is poetry in motion- a solo dance, originating in the temples of south India. It is based in the principles of Natya Shatra, written by the great sage, Bharata, around 4000 BC. It is highly traditional dance form performed to a repertory of carnatic music and comprises items such as the alarippu, varnam, padam, thillana, and so on. Continue reading
This dance form is believed to have been introduced to Kerala by the earliest Aryans immigrants. Its performance is restricted to the members of Chakiar caste. It is highly orthodox form of entertainment which is performed inside the temples and is witnessed by the Hindus of the higher castes only. Continue reading
Odissi as a dance form developed in Orissa during second century BC when the jain king Kharavela ruled. He was himself an expert dancer. It is based on the principles of Natya Shastra. Continue reading
