Kuchipudi Dance
Kuchipudi
is the Classical Indian dance of South India state of Andhra Pradesh,
this word Kuchipudi is derived from a small village name Kuchelapuram
about 65 kms from Vijaywada. It is known for its graceful movements and
its strong narrative dramatic character, composition of both song and
dancecalled as daru which is typically Carnatic music and abhinaya,
which is world famous as a classical dance. With resident Brahmins
practicing this traditional dance form and in their programs were
offerings to the deities and they never allowed women in their groups.
In the 15th century saint Siddhendra Yogi championed the cause of
redefining this dance form aiming at eliminating exploitation of women. .
It has unique indiviudal traditionally dancing form, movements of its
dance are quicksilver and scintillating, rounded and fleet-footed and
must dance upon a brass plate, placing the feet upon the raised edges
with balance. Abhinaya Darpana and Bharatarnava of Nandikeshwara, which
is sub-divided into Nattuva Mala and Natya Mala. Nattuva Mala is of two
types — the Puja dance performed on the Balipitha in the temple and the
Kalika dance performed in a Kalyana Mandapam.Natya Mala is of three
kinds — ritual dance for gods, Kalika dance for intellectuals and
Bhagavatam for common place.
The Kuchipudi dance begins with worship rituals, then the dancer moves about sprinkling holy water, and then incense is burned. Women sing and dance with worship lamps, followed by the worship of Ganesha, the elephant god, who is traditionally petitioned for success before all enterprises. The songs are goddesses Saraswati (Learning), Lakshmi (Wealth), and Parashakti (Parent Energy), in between chanting drum syllables. The charm of Kuchipudi lies in its fast and intricate footwork, sinuous grace, and the use of the eyes to express moods and feelings followed by 'Natya Shastra .The Kuchipudi dancers are experts in Sattwika Abhinaya, Bhava Abhinaya.
Nilimma Devi,Anila Kumari,Dr. Vempati Chinna Satyam,Guru P. V. Bharani Shenkar,Chinta Ravi Bala Krishna,Guru Bhagavathula Yagna Narayana Sarma,
Guru Jayarama Rao, Vanashree Rao,Srinivasa Rao Ravi,Vedantam Lakshminarayana,Dr. Uma Rama Rao,Tadepalli Perayya,Chinta Krishna Murthy,Vedantam Sathya Narayana Sarma,Dr. Korada Narasimha Rao,Guru Bala Kondala Rao are the well known person in this tradition dance.
Mridangam, Manjira ,Saraswati Vina (South Indian Vina), Violin,Kanjira, Tanpura,Venu, Surpeti are the Musical Instruments used in this dance form .
Kuchipudi
is the Classical Indian dance of South India state of Andhra Pradesh,
this word Kuchipudi is derived from a small village name Kuchelapuram
about 65 kms from Vijaywada. It is known for its graceful movements and
its strong narrative dramatic character, composition of both song and
dancecalled as daru which is typically Carnatic music and abhinaya,
which is world famous as a classical dance. With resident Brahmins
practicing this traditional dance form and in their programs were
offerings to the deities and they never allowed women in their groups.
In the 15th century saint Siddhendra Yogi championed the cause of
redefining this dance form aiming at eliminating exploitation of women. .
It has unique indiviudal traditionally dancing form, movements of its
dance are quicksilver and scintillating, rounded and fleet-footed and
must dance upon a brass plate, placing the feet upon the raised edges
with balance. Abhinaya Darpana and Bharatarnava of Nandikeshwara, which
is sub-divided into Nattuva Mala and Natya Mala. Nattuva Mala is of two
types — the Puja dance performed on the Balipitha in the temple and the
Kalika dance performed in a Kalyana Mandapam.Natya Mala is of three
kinds — ritual dance for gods, Kalika dance for intellectuals and
Bhagavatam for common place.The Kuchipudi dance begins with worship rituals, then the dancer moves about sprinkling holy water, and then incense is burned. Women sing and dance with worship lamps, followed by the worship of Ganesha, the elephant god, who is traditionally petitioned for success before all enterprises. The songs are goddesses Saraswati (Learning), Lakshmi (Wealth), and Parashakti (Parent Energy), in between chanting drum syllables. The charm of Kuchipudi lies in its fast and intricate footwork, sinuous grace, and the use of the eyes to express moods and feelings followed by 'Natya Shastra .The Kuchipudi dancers are experts in Sattwika Abhinaya, Bhava Abhinaya.
Nilimma Devi,Anila Kumari,Dr. Vempati Chinna Satyam,Guru P. V. Bharani Shenkar,Chinta Ravi Bala Krishna,Guru Bhagavathula Yagna Narayana Sarma,
Guru Jayarama Rao, Vanashree Rao,Srinivasa Rao Ravi,Vedantam Lakshminarayana,Dr. Uma Rama Rao,Tadepalli Perayya,Chinta Krishna Murthy,Vedantam Sathya Narayana Sarma,Dr. Korada Narasimha Rao,Guru Bala Kondala Rao are the well known person in this tradition dance.
Mridangam, Manjira ,Saraswati Vina (South Indian Vina), Violin,Kanjira, Tanpura,Venu, Surpeti are the Musical Instruments used in this dance form .
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