Not only mudras, but their movements are also notated in detail in the dance notation system. Indian classical dance is very much different from the western…
Author: Nirmala Paniker
Patakam mudra is used to describe the Sun, Elephant, King, Earth, Calmness and much more and is notated differently in each of these contexts. In the…
Dance notation explains the usages and meanings of mudras using appropriate use of symbols.
How G Venu created Mudra notations for three of Kerala’s dance forms Kathakali, Mohiniyattam and Kudiyattam.
No matter how much can be said about mudras, it is not enough. This article will give you a rough idea of the significance of mudras.…
To perfect an art form like Mohiniyattam, a dancer needs rigorous and continuous practicing. But it has to be done with caution. No learning is complete…
To perfect the Mohiniyattam adavus a dancer should undergo many years of training rigorous training under a guru.
Aruti adavus or kalashachuvadukal are usually performed at the end of an adavu or an abhinaya sequence. We discussed aruti adavus in the last two parts.…
Why are the Aruti adavus important? Adavus, the primary dance units are the sub-divisions of the pure dance (nritta) of Mohiniyattam which are produced by a harmonious combination…
While performing the adavus there are many do’s and don’ts that a dancer should imbibe over many years of training. Till now we discussed different classes…