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What are the costumes used in Kuchipudi?
Rakudi (head ornament), Chandra Vanki (arm band), Adda Bhasa and Kasina Sara (necklace).
What material are Kuchipudi ornaments made of?
The ornaments are made of light wood called Boorugu.
What role does Shingara rasa play in Kuchipudi?
In this dance form, Shingara rasa plays a predominant role.
What type of music is used in Kuchipudi?
It uses classical South Indian Carnatic music.
What are the musical instruments used in Kuchipudi?
Mridangam, cymbals, veena, flute, and the tambura.
What is the solo part of a Kuchipudi performance called?
The solo play or solo part of the performance is called a Shabdam.
Name some popular Kuchipudi Shabdams.
Dasavatharam Shabdam, Manduka Shabdam, Krishna Shabdam, Ramayana Shabdam, Mandodari Shabdam.
What is Tarangam in Kuchipudi?
Tarangam involves representing feet on the edges of a brass plate and balancing a pot of water on the head or a set of diyas.
What is Jala Chitra Nrityam?
Jala Chitra Nrityam involves drawing pictures on the floor with toes during dancing.
Who are some famous Kuchipudi dancers?
Guru Smt. Vijaya Prasad, Dr. Vempati Chinna Satyam, Kalpalathika, Raja and Radha Reddy, Kaushalya Reddy.
What is Mohiniyattam?
Mohiniyattam is an Indian classical dance originated in the state of Kerala.
Who is known as the ‘Mother of Mohiniyattam’?
Kalyanikutty Amma is known as the ‘Mother of Mohiniyattam’.
What style is Mohiniyattam based on?
It is lasya-style based on Natya Shastra.
What are the seven portions of Mohiniyattam?
Cholkettu, Jatisvaram, Varnam, Padam, Tillana, Shlokam, and Saptam.
What are Adavus in Mohiniyattam?
Adavus are steps classified into four: Thaganams, Jaganams, Dhaganams, and Samishrams.
What scientific text does Mohiniyattam follow?
It follows the Hastha Lakshanadipika scientific text.
What are some mudras used in Mohiniyattam?
Patahka, Katakam, Mushti, Karthari.
What type of music accompanies Mohiniyattam?
The music is based on the Carnatic style.
What is the language of the lyrics in Mohiniyattam?
The lyrics are in Manipravalam (language based on Sanskrit and Tamil/Malayalam).
What is the costume worn by women in Mohiniyattam?
Kasavu saree (white and off white in color along with gold colored brocade designs).
What is the earliest reference to Mohiniyattam?
Its earliest reference is available in ‘Vyavaharamala’ (written in 1709) on Indian jurisprudence.
Who are some famous Mohiniyattam dancers?
Sunanda Nair, Smitha Rajan, Gopika Varma, Jayaprabha Menon.
What is Manipuri dance known for?
Manipuri is known for its Hindu Vaishnavism themes and Radha-Krishna’s love-inspired dance drama Rasleela.
What types of music accompany Manipuri dance?
It is accompanied by classical Hindustani music.
