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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

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 the thumb is extended in the hand, it is Ar