Manipuri, Sattriya & Kathak Dances for Rajasthan PSC

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Manipuri

• It originates from Manipur state.

• Few features in its performance are:

  • Movements are subtle and aim at devotion and grace

  • Both elements nritta and natya are balanced here

  • Laasya aspect dominates

  • Focus-knee and hand movements, not on expression

  • Rounded movements without jerks and sharp lines

  • Dancers feet never strike the ground hard

• Music is provided by a singer, ‘Pung’ (drum), cymbals and flute.

• Costume includes:

• Female dress called patloi and lehngas called kumin.

• Transparent odni is worn on the head and covers the face.

• Male- usually saffron dress depicting Lord Krishna

• Dancers do not wear ankle bells in this dance form.

• The dance attempts to connect body through curves with a pose in the shape ofNagbhanga mudra

• Theme life of Vishnu,radha krishna

• Contribution of Rabindranath Tagore he promoted Manipuri dance in shantiniketan.

Sattriya

• It originated in Assam state.

• Traditionally performed by male monk’s bhokoths in monestries as part of daily rituals.

• Promoted by bhakti Saint Shankar dev.

• Performances are based on mythological stories and is performed by both men and women.

• It is recognized as one of the classical dance forms of India in .

• Devotional songs called borgeets are used.

• 1st position called ora

• Both tandav and laasya aspect involved

• Instruments used are khols (drums), taals (cymbals) and flute.

• Costumes are made of pat (type of silk).

• Ornaments are based on traditional Assamese design.

Kathak

• Name is derived from Katha (story) and Katthaka (who tells stories).

• It originates from North India.

• Used to a temple dance, later royal patronage court entertainment.

• Spontenity

• Freedom

• Room for innovation and improvisation.

• There are three main gharanas or schools:

• Lucknow

• Jaipur

• Benares

• Based on Bhaav, raga and Taal

• Usually dancers sing themselves

• Emphasis on footwork

• Fundamentally solo performance

• Main attraction jugalbandhi between dancer and tabla artist

• Theme radha Krishna

• Dance progresses from slow to fast pieces.

• Has Footwork & spins and includes abhinaya expression Performed on Hindusthani music provided by Tabla, Sitar, Santoor

• Costume includes-Ghungroos or bells on the ankles

• Female- lehenga choli or chudidaar kameez

• Male- bare chest and dhoti or kurta churidar

• Artists-Birju Maharaj,Lacchu Maharaj,Sitara Devi

• Some kathaks are called gat Bhaav.