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Natya – The Spirit of Dance

By Apsara Asia and Maya Dance Theatre

Post-Show

Let’s recall!

• • • • • •

Round Robin

What is Natya – The Spirit of Dance about?

Did you enjoy the show? Why?

State ONE thing you learned from it.

What is a hasta?

What is thaala?

What is abhinaya?

Hastas

hasta

is… • A hand gesture that tells a story.

• It can represent an object, animal or action.

• One

hand gesture can have many meanings

depending on the situation/story • In

Bharatanatyam

, there are: 

32 single hand

gestures called as

Asamyukta hasta



23 double hand

gestures called as

Samyukta hasta

Try and recall…

•

One hasta

you saw during the show • What is it called?

• What does it represent?

• Show it to your partner. © The Esplanade Co. Ltd

1. Tripitaaka

Asamyukta Hasta

Try these out…

2. Mrigasheersha 3. Kartarimukha

It can represent…

A crown A tree An arrow Thunder A lamp A pigeon

It can represent…

A Deer’s head Women’s cheek A wheel A lute © The Esplanade Co. Ltd

It can represent…

Scissors Death Lightning Sleeping Image Source: http://onlinebharatanatyam.com/index1/

1. Anjali

samyukta Hasta

Try it out…

Putting it together…

• Both palms, joined together • no spaces between fingers

It can represent…

a greeting to the gods, elders, or teachers © The Esplanade Co. Ltd Image Source: http://onlinebharatanatyam.com/index1/

2. Samputha

samyukta Hasta

Try it out…

Putting it together…

• cup both palms together • leave a hollow in the middle of the palms

It can represent…

• a closed box • a secret © The Esplanade Co. Ltd Image Source: http://onlinebharatanatyam.com/index1/

3. Varaha

samyukta Hasta

Try it out…

Putting it together…

• TWO

mrigasheersha

put together ( Remember this from the earlier slide?) • right palm above, left below

It can represent…

• a wild pig or a boar Image Source: http://onlinebharatanatyam.com/index1/ © The Esplanade Co. Ltd

4. Pushpaputa

samyukta Hasta

Try it out…

Putting it together…

• inner palms face up • create a hollow in the middle of each palm • join both palms together where the little fingers are

It can represent…

• a plate or a bowl • offering flowers to the gods • accepting water Image Source: http://www.indianetzone.com/38/pushpaputa_mudra.htm

Abhinayas

– Facial expressions

Can you recall the NINE

navarasas

(moods) that

abhinayas

(expressions) produce?

The 9 navaRasas…

• • • • • • • • • Srinigar – Love Hasya – Humour Raudra – Anger Karuna – Compassion Veera – Heroism Beebatsam – Disgust Bhayanaka – Fear Arputha – Astonishment Shanta – Peace © The Esplanade Co. Ltd

FREEZE FRAME!

• • • • • •

Task:

Split into groups.

You will be randomly assigned a navarasa. Do not reveal this to the other groups In your group, come up with a

FREEZE FRAME

of the navarasa you have been assigned. Show the emotions clearly on your face and body postures. The rest of the class has to guess which of the navarasas your group is trying to portray.

You may incorporate mudras in your freeze frame © The Esplanade Co. Ltd

Example of a freeze frame

Bollywood and Dance

Other than Bharatanatyam, Bollywood dance routines are also influenced by other types of Indian classical dance forms.

Maar Dala from the movie, Devdas

Watch the video above to see how Kathak, another Indian classical dance form, is used in a Bollywood dance routine. Kathak features intricate footwork and body spins. Try to spot where these features appear. © The Esplanade Co. Ltd

Did you know…

Bharatanatyam is only one form of Indian classical dance.

There are

8 classical Indian dance forms

as recognised by the Sangeet Natak Academy, which is the National Academy for Music, Dance and Drama in India. Let’s find out more about the other 7.

The other seven…

Look at each of these dances to find out more… While you are watching answer these questions: 1. Describe the movements of the dancers.

2. What is your impression of the dance form? Did you enjoy it? Why or why not?

3. Is it similar or different to Bharatanatyam?

Find one similarity or difference

in each of the dance forms.

Indian classical dance

•

Kathak

‘

Kathak

’ is derived from

which means

"the art of

katha

storytelling." • The dance moved from temples to the court of rulers

Kuchipudi

• shares many common elements with

Bharatanatyam

• Kuchipudi is the name of a village in the

Divi Taluka

is near the Bay of Bengal which © The Esplanade Co. Ltd

Indian classical dance

Odissi

• Also known as

orissi

• Comes from a state called

Odisha Kathakali

• Indian dance-drama meant to relate stories • Known for its elaborate make up and costumes *click on images to open video © The Esplanade Co. Ltd

Indian classical dance

Mohini Attam

• ‘

Mohini attam

’ comes from the words "

Mohini

" meaning a woman who enchants onlookers • "

attam

" means graceful movements

Manipuri

Indian classical dance

Sattriya

• from Assam • In Assam, the monasteries were known as

sattras

• Traditionally performed by male monks as part of their daily rituals and prayers • Now, both men and women perform

Sattriya

Folk Dance of India

• • • • Besides classical dance, Bollywood also borrows from folk dance forms found in India.

India is made up of many different communities with a long history.

Folk dance are often associated with rituals and celebrations.

Some folk dance forms that Bollywood borrows from include Bhangra, Dandiya Raas and Kummi among many others.

• • • •

Folk Dance of India

Watch this video from the movie

Goliyon Ki Raasleela Ram Leela

. It features Garba, a folk dance from Gujerat, India.

Features of Garba include dancing around and in circular patterns and clapping along to the rhythm. Identify where you can spot these features in the video.

Did you enjoy watching this dance? Why?

Nagada Sang Dhol from Ram Leela

Reflect…

• State

3 things

you enjoy about Indian dance.

• State

2 things

you learned from the lesson.

• State

1 thing

you would like to find out more about after this.

• In Singapore, what other types of traditional dance form do you know of? • Do you think it is important to know about traditional dance forms?

• Is it important for Singaporeans to find out more these dance forms, even if it is not from their culture? Why or why not?

Suggested Extension Activity 1

Group work: Find out more about ONE ethnic dance form that can be found in any of the communities within Singapore. Find out about: a) the history and origin of the dance form b) myth and/or rituals associated with the dance form c) features of the dance and basic steps d) the costumes

Present your findings in a gallery walk/exhibition in class.

Suggested Extension Activity 2

Group work: Find out more about ONE Indian folk dance or classical dance form and its basic dance steps. Create a simple dance routine to teach your classmates. Your dance steps must incorporate some of the basic dance steps of the dance form you are researching on. Use a Bollywood song. © The Esplanade Co. Ltd