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Rabindra-Dance combination of high dance

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 Rabindra-Dance combination of high dance Generally the dance forms prescribed by the grammar of scriptures are known as Ukanga or classical dances. Today, the recognized elite dances in India are mainly Bharatanatyam of Tamil Nadu, Kathakali and Mohiniattam of Kerala, Kuchipuri of Andhra Pradesh, Manipuri of Manipur, Odisha of Orissa and Kathak of North India.A characteristic of Santiniketan dance introduced by Rabindranath is that it does not follow any particular style. The main aim of Rabindra-dance composition should be to express the message of the music or the feeling of the dance drama appropriately. Any loud dance moves are acceptable as long as they don't disrupt the mood of the song. Description- Rabindra dance can be said to be a new chapter added to the cultural life of Bengalis. Many folk dances of this Bengal can be found. But there is no trace of classical dance form which has gained recognition in all India. The folk dance practice of Bengal was also sadly lost du...
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Ten Asanjukta Mudra and Their Uses&Head circulation dance

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Ten Asanjukta Mudra and Their Uses&Head circulation dance The application of 10 unconnected mudras out of a total of 28 unconnected mudras in Natya Shastra is discussed below. 1) Pataka - If the fingers are spread evenly over each other and the thumb is folded, it is the flag mudra.     Usage:- In the sense of prostration, blessing, year, month, glory, wind, pride etc. 2) Tripataka - When the ring finger is folded on the flag hand it is tripataka.     Uses:- In the sense of holding a crown, tree, thunderbolt, lamp, entering, saying goodbye, bowing etc. 3) Ardhapataka - Tripataka is Ardhapataka if the lower fold is folded in the hand.      Usage:- In the sense of arrow, blade, saw, knife etc. 4)Kartrimukha - If Ardhapataka is held with the little and ring fingers and the middle and index fingers are separated, Kartrimukha is formed.     Usage:- In the sense of separation, guidance, cow, buffalo, electricity etc. 5) Ardha Chandra- Pataka If...
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Usage of terminology and types of Mudras in Rabindra Dance, its categories and their references

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Usage of terminology and types of Mudras in Rabindra Dance, its categories and their references Rabindra has a special place in dance due to the use of terminology in Rabindra dance . Here are the terms:Tal, Tali, empty, somo, rotation, dimension. Tal :–In music, rhythm is the amount of time defined within certain dimensions. The beauty of music is the creation of variations and variations within regular rhythms. Established by song, music and dance rhythms. Not just music, this universe revolves in certain rhythms. A slight deviation of the rhythm will lead to a great flood. According to many Shastrakars, Shankara in 'T' and Shakti in 'L' - i.e. Purusha and Prakriti - created the rhythm of the union of the two. Names of some rhythms are - Dadra, Kaharba, Teora, Jhaptal etc.  Tali :-The sound produced by striking with the palms of both hands is called Tali. Eg – 1) Tali is shown in first dimension of 6 dimensions of Dadra Tal . 2) Among the four divisions of the 16 dime...
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The History of Rabindra Dance

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The History of Rabindra Dance  Rabindranath Tagore was born on 7th May 1861 (25th Baisakh, 1268). He was a Bengali who excelled in almost all kinds of learning. For example:- poet, dramatist, novelist, composer,painter, essayist,Short storyteller, singer and philosopher. R abindranath Tagore is considered to be the creator and vehicle of the art of education and dance. He first recreated dance practice at Visva Bharati in Santiniketan, which is said to be the beginning of modern dance.    In earlier days our country used to consider identity judgment through tradition. Rabindranath Tagore perceived a shadow of helplessness, he saw the imperialists looking down upon our country. The development of various creativity can be seen under his initiative. Rabindranath Tagore said for this purpose –                "The new creation, whatever its faults, is salvation at that fork in the road. The blocked road is the rose petals Although wrap...
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