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	Culture - Indian Dance Forms
		Indian dance is a blend of nritta - the rhythmic elements, nritya - the combination of rhythm with expression and natya - the dramatic element.
		The fascination for Indian dance all over the world is indicative of the deep-felt need to use the human body to express and celebrate the great universal truths.
		In India, dance and music pervade all aspects of life and bring colour, joy and gaiety to a number of festivals and ceremonies.
	members.tripod.com /sympweb/IndianDance.htm (690 words)

	Indian Heartbeat Dance
		Dance as a form of worship, was then performed in temples and found great patronage from kings.
		Indian dance is unique in that it embodies both the vigorous and masculine Tandavam and the tender and graceful Lasya, which represent the Purusha-Prakriti - the Principle of Indian cosmology.
		These solo dances, according to Mr V. Patanjali, a dance critic, came to be generally recognized as schools of Indian dance exposing the characteristic historico-cultural features of certain regions in India.
	www.indianheartbeat.20m.com /PgDance.html (1699 words)

	Classical Dance Of India. (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-06)
		The draw to the dance lies in the exactness of the interpretation of instruments through the mastery of the footwork and coordination with that of the hand and body.
		The actor in ancient Indian theatre had to be well versed in the form of dance, therefore it is quite natural that he must have a mastery over the gesture language.
		Dance was one of the mediums of worship.
	www.danceart.com /dancerswrite/indiandance.htm (1806 words)

	Indian Dance
		This dance is a metaphor for the belief that life is essentially a dynamic balancing of good and bad, where opposites are interdependent.
		Indian dance is a blend of nritta (the rhythmic elements), nritya (the combination of rhythm with expression) and natya (the dramatic element).
		Also, since indian dance is physical and visual, it illuminates India's culture in a direct manner, playing on the sensibilities of the onlooker.
	www.dollsofindia.com /read/indian_dance.htm (2341 words)

	Indian Dance...Explained on CuisineCuisine.com
		All forms of Indian dance essentially involve the graceful movement of hands and feet according to a particular rhythm, known as taal when music is played.
		Indian dance is divided into Nritta - pure dance Nritya - the rhythmic elements of the hand and feet along with the expressions of the face and Natya - the dramatic element.
		Thus, Indian dance is both a form of worship and an expression of man's most profound emotions.
	www.cuisinecuisine.com /CultureDance.htm (538 words)

	Dances of India
		This north Indian dance form is inextricably bound with classical Hindustani music, and the rhythmic nimbleness of the feet is accompanied by the table or pakhawaj.
		The movements are virile and reminds one of the hunting dances of the Nagas on the eastern borders of India.
		The most interesting group of dances are the dances of the agricultural community which revolve round the annual seasons and which have a ritualistic and a functional dimension.
	www.angelfire.com /ma2/bharatanatyam/bn.html (2530 words)

	Dance
		Indian classical dance was born and bred in the temples and then a few centuries later, reached the royal courts.
		These dances have indeed come a very long way from ancient temples and shrines and this is why all Indian classical dances have their roots deep in the religious aspects and thematically depend almost completely on the rich mythological tales of the Hindus.
		He is shown performing his dance in the cremation ground which symbolises the heart of a devotee, cleansed of ego and illusion by means of fire of knowledge, enlightenment and severe austerities.
	www.fortunecity.com /victorian/parkwood/388/dance.html (1362 words)

	Dance: The Living Spirit of Indian Arts
		The anatomy of the dancer wherein dance manifested was not the anatomy of dance.
		He played on it and danced and in the beats of his drum and moves of his feet re-cast unruly skies and violent waters, and all their cries and commotion.
		Though dance was an aspect of worship with devotees and attendants represented as dancing - both in the self-denying Jainism and the middle-path-pursuing Buddhism, dance was not allowed to infuse into the iconography of either the Buddha or the Jain 'Tirthankaras'.
	www.exoticindiaart.com /article/dance (1957 words)

	Bharatanatyam
		The social status and image of classical Indian dance was restored by Rukminidevi Arundale, the founder of Kalakshetra, who started teaching a simplified, Kalakshetra style invented by her after having learnt some of the Pandanallur style of classical Indian dance of Bharatanatyam in a record 3 years' time.
		In demonstrating the art of classical Indian dance abroad, I have made a special point of showing audiences how delicately linked is the realisation of movement to raga expression in abhinaya, including the subtle expression of gamaka's, intonation of sruti, and the unfolding of improvisation in niraval.
		A classical Indian dance of Bharatanatyam recital resembles the structure of a Hindu temple: first, one passes through the gopuram (outer gate) of alarippu, then one crosses the ardhamandapam (midway hall) of jatiswaram, next the mandapam (great hall of worship) of sabdam and enter the heart of the temple in the varnam.
	in.geocities.com /medhahari/classical_Indian_dance/classical_Indian_dance.html (3813 words)

	Dance Festivals of India, Indian Dance Festival, Dance Festival in India, Festivals of Dance in India, Indian Festivals ...
		Dance Festivals of India, Indian Dance Festival, Dance Festival in India, Festivals of Dance in India, Indian Festivals of Dance.
		Their view was that a dance festival in the premises of the temple would bring dance and temple close to each other again.
		The Khajuraho Dance Festival held some 20 years ago in the backdrop of the temples of passion was one of the exclusive festival of the modern times.
	dances.iloveindia.com /dance-festivals/index.html (254 words)

	Dances of India - History of Indian Dance
		A dancing girl figurine was found in the ruins of Mohenjodaro and is dated approximately 2nd Century B.C. Many group dancing sequences are depicted in exquisite rock paintings of Bhimbetaka caves of Madhya Pradesh.
		Nataraja, the dancing Lord Shiva, is the supreme manifestation of Indian dance.
		The major Indian classical dances are: Bharata Natyam, Kathakali, Kathak and Manipuri, Kuchipudi, Odissi and Mohini Attam.
	www.kamat.com /kalranga/dances/dances.htm (578 words)

	NBC documentary explores 'The World of American Indian Dance' : ICT [2003/04/03]
		Amber White, Crow, dances in the Traditional Crow Style in "The World of American Indian Dance," an hour-long documentary produced by Four Directions Entertainment and airing on NBC April 19 at 3 p.m.
		The many types of dance, their meanings and origins are explored, depicting how dance has fortified and sustained a race of people.
		Dance, by and large, was extinguished, or more accurately, went underground although traditional dances were practiced in secret.
	www.indiancountry.com /content.cfm?id=1049406006 (994 words)

	Rajika Puri - Indian Dance & Theatre
		In most forms of Indian classical dance - such as Bharata Natyam, Odissi, and Kuchipudi - the performer is actor and musician, as well as dancer.
		Today, as dance and theatre forms develop on the modern stage, and two or more dancers perform what was intended as a solo form, danced movements are usually set before-hand.
		Odissi is the dance of the maharis - women dedicated to singing and dancing for Lord Jagannath (a local form of the deity Krishna) in his great temple at Puri, in Orissa.
	www.rajikapuri.com /indian_dance.html (649 words)

	Indian Dance (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-06)
		Indian dance forms are in fact, beautiful expression of the moods, celebration and gaiety of the people.
		There are many types of dances in India, from the classical indian dance forms, which are deeply religious in content to the lively and mirthful folk dances of india, which are danced on more trivial happy occasions.
		The various dance forms have also developed a particular form of make-up for the performance, which is a skill by itself.
	www.mc.maricopa.edu /~reema/IndianCulture/dance/dance.htm (318 words)

	Indian dance Informations at ShalinCraft
		Dance, a physical expression of art, dedication and devotion, is believed to have originated from Lord Shiva's dance of creation Tandava.
		Known as Nataraja, the king of dances, lord Shiva performed the dance of fury, from the heat of which the universe was created.
		To counter the heat of his dance, Shiva's consort Parvati, performed a dance that was in contrast with Tandava.
	www.shalincraft-india.com /music/dance.html (436 words)

	Indian Dance in the Diaspora by Rathna Kumar
		But it was Uday Shankar and Ram Gopal, two innovative exponents of Indian dance, who took the western world by storm with their combination of good looks and artistic talents, and gave Indian dance a permanent place in the western hemisphere.
		Besides dancers of Indian origin teaching and propagating the art, many non-Indians have dedicated years of their life studying various styles of Indian classical dance and have made a name for themselves in the field.
		Today, Indian dance is not only a part of the entertainment at every Indian event, but it has also entered mainstream entertainment, and is here to stay.
	www.boloji.com /dances/00114.htm (821 words)

	Winter Solstice / Indian Bear Dance #! (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-06)
		This means that while the living Indians are dancing they can actually see the ghosts of their ancestors dancing with them.
		The dance is started with a song or chant that gives praise and thanks to their god, “The Great Creator,” asking for longer sunlight and warmer days to return quickly.
		(Winter was the time of year that the Indians experienced the greatest number of deaths in their tribes from the freezing cold weather and difficulty obtaining enough food.) The dance ended with the fading of the fire.
	www.calicoghostwalk.com /BearDance1.html (745 words)

	Indian dance
		They are partly derived from the Indian temple tradition but shall be considered with caution as their technique and context owe also a lot to Middle Eastern culture.
		Most dances today are performed OUT OF CONTEXT : they are not taking place in the temple (the place where they came from), they are more often serving an academic purpose than a ritual one, the audience is westernized even though it may contain only Indians.
		Indian dance is best defined not by such and such dance or such and such region, but by specific characteristics, mainly esthetic.
	alek.zipzap.ch /gamelan/inda_eng.htm (1172 words)

	Indian dance news - Editor's Note
		We would also like to be a forum for Indian dance scholars to communicate with each other and with the world at large.
		Nritya-shilpa: A gallery of dance sculpture, depicted on the walls of famous temples such as the ones at Cidambaram, Belur, etc. This is a special research interest of mine - there is a lot we can learn about ancient Indian dance by observing carefully its depiction in sculpture.
		A comprehensive calendar of Indian dance events around the world; we rely on our visitors to help make this as accurate and complete as possible, so please spread the word to dancers and organizers you know to use our site for some free publicity.
	www.kanakasabha.com /dancenews/editor.htm (840 words)

	Allegro Dance Studio - Indian Dancing, The Art Of Indian Classical Dance in Atlanta (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-06)
		Her ardent devotion to dance from early childhood led her to make it her passion and after years of disciplined training under eminent gurus of the purest traditional styles, she emerged as a classical dancer of repute.
		When Adrita is not pursuing her passion of Indian Classical Dance, she can be found gardening and spreading the rich cultural heritage of India.
		Indian Classical Dance is a marvelous companion class to Allegro Dance Studio's Bellydancing Classes.
	www.allegrodancestudio.com /indiandancing.htm (528 words)

	Classical Indian dance - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Indian classical dance is a misnomer, and actually refers to Natya, the sacred Hindu musical theatre styles.
		The Kathak dance derives its name from the community of Kathaks, who are custodians of the art.
		Kathak dancing performed by a dancer who stands and moves about and lasya (the aspect) in which the dancer kneels or remains immobile the whole time except for the (gat) a descriptive passage, performed in a gentle rhythm and tells stories with his expressive powers only, with his face and hands.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Indian_classical_dance (688 words)

	Annapurna Dance - Home Page
		The company aims to introduce the rich artistic and cultural heritage of India through performances of graceful and rhythmic Indian dances and storytelling and is committed to working in the community with people of all ages and abilities.
		The company’s main dance form is drawn from an ancient classical style called Bharata Natyam which is famous for its crisp rhythmic footwork and telling stories using stylised facial expressions and beautifully intricate hand gestures.
		Annapurna Indian Dance gratefully acknowledges the support of the Arts Council of England in provding funds for organisational development, and to West Yorkshire Grants for their support of our latest education project - The Mangalam Project - new for primary schools in September 2006....
	www.annapurnadance.com (208 words)

	Dances Of India - Indian Dances - Indian Dance Forms - Indian Traditional Dances
		This short section on dances of India is an attempt to highlight Indian dances, Indian dance forms and Indian traditional dances.
		Though the folk dances of India are also spiritual and religious in content but the main force behind the folk dances of India is the celebratory mood.
		Dances are a form of coherent expression of human feelings.
	www.culturalindia.net /indian-dance/index.html (292 words)

	Indian Dance - Search Results - ninemsn Encarta (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-06)
		Indian Dance, entire range of performance forms of the Indian subcontinent, which has one of the richest such traditions in the world.
		In India, classical dance forms that almost disappeared have been revived using the knowledge of teachers, old manuscript descriptions, and the dance...
		The language spoken in Kerala is Malayalam, a Dravidian language deriving from Tamil but incorporating a considerable number of Sanskrit words.
	au.encarta.msn.com /Indian_Dance.html (97 words)

	Images of Classical Indian Dance
		In the form of the Lord of Dance, Shiva is known as Nataraj and is worshipped by all Classical Indian dancers.
		With the invasion of the Mughals (Muslim ruler) in the 1400s and onwards, the dance was brought into the courts of the rulers.
		Mohini (the form of a beautiful dancer that was taken by Lord Vishnu) danced so beautifully in "The Churning of the Ocean" that she distracted the asuras (demons) and thus ensured that the devas (Gods) got the Amrit.
	www.angelfire.com /ma2/bharatanatyam/dancepix.html (442 words)

	Indian Classical Dance, Music Schools and Academies for NRI, Indians and others from GaramChai.com
		Classical Indian dance and music of different genera -- South Indian, North Indian, classical, Hindustani, Carnatic-- are taught in schools and academies across the US.
		Indian Dance and Music Schools in Mid-West of the US Indian Dance and Music Schools in North-West of North America
		Indian Dance and Music Schools in South-West of the US Indian Dance and Music Academies in Canada
	www.garamchai.com /danceschools.htm (435 words)

	Indian Dance Ballet
		Shyama-The Mystical Indian Woman- was indeed mystical within the art of Bharatha Natyam itself.
		The Dance Drama-Shyama was an excellent portrayal of women's struggle in India and it was depicted with humor and elegance that the audience could understand and appreciate.
		With the increasing number of people of Indian origin making America their home, some people like the team of members of AIA - South Florida chapter headed by Mrs.
	www.aiaflorida.org /indian_dance_ballet.htm (1361 words)

	Honoring American Indian veterans : ICT [2006/11/20]
		All the acts performed were a type of Plains Indian dance routinely shown throughout North America.
		In Indian country, veterans are recognized often at many of their gatherings.
		On their return to America, the dance group gave praise and respect to the soldiers who gave the ultimate sacrifice for their country.
	www.indiancountry.com /content.cfm?id=1096414042 (842 words)

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