Manipuri, Sattriya & Kathak Dances for Rajasthan PSC Exam
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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 of Nagbhanga 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.