#Kathak Dancer

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desi miku !! 💃

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Dola re Dola...

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currently thinking about how even the most cruel and cold emperor Aurangzeb got so melted and mesmerized by a Hindu classical dancer mistress that he legit FAINTED on seeing her for the first time in a garden

full story here

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To dance is to be out of yourself, larger, more beautiful and more powerful.

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Pandit Shambhu Maharaj, whose actual name is Shambhunath Mishra, was born in the city of Lucknow. He was the youngest child of his father, Kalka Prasad Maharaj. He received his early dance training from his father. His uncle, Bindadin Maharaj and even his elder brothers, Achchan Maharaj and Lacchu Maharaj were tremendously helpful and supportive regarding dance. He learned Hindustani classical music from Ustad Rahimuddin Khan.

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The sound of ghungroos is music to my ears.

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Indian Dance

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i chickened lmao

dance audition today 😱

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um. um. blue tail skink oc.

bard !!! storyteller and dancer ! think interpretive dance, kathak, or even ballet !!! devoted to a deity of the sun , hearth , family and warmth ! do not ask them about their gender or pronouns theyll just stare at u until u pick something LMFAO ... definitely not Binary though !! :3

the orange on their head isnt hair btw its like . ribbon or something. thats why a lot of their clothes are loose or have long ends .. not only does it match their long tail but it makes them look very magical and flueid while story-dancing ! !!! i dont have lore for them yet i just wanted 2 make a lizard oc with jade and szare 💔💔💔💔💔💔 i may tweak their design but i do appreciate that it's just a few common colors throughout i like doing that

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Indian classical Jugalbandi of Kathak , odissi and Mohiniyattam on Charishnu

Indian maxim of seeing beauty and unity in diversity!

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THE VR46 ACADEMY AS CHARACTERS FROM HEERAMANDI.

DISCLAIMER: BEING A TAWAIF ISNT SOMETHING THAT SHOULD BE ROMANTICISED. THIS POST IS NOT ROMANTICISING TAWAIF BUT MORE THE SANJAY LEELA BHANSALI UNIVERSE AND ITS CHARACTERS.

Tawaif - A dancer, singer or entertainer trained in Hindustani classical music, ghazals, dance forms such as Kathak, literature and shayari (poetry). Also likened to a prostitute.

Luca as Waheeda

Pecco as Bibbojaan

Bezz as Fareedan

Cele as Alamzeb

Franky as Lajjo

BONUS:

Vale as Mallikajaan

Uccio as Ustaad

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The job of feet is walking, but their hobby is dancing :)

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Okay now imagine desi James Potter but he’s a Kathak or Bharatnatyam dancer.

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Dances of India

Dance is an ancient and celebrated cultural tradition in India. Folk dances abound all across the country, and huge crowds of people can be found dancing at festivals and weddings. Dance and song features heavily in Indian cinema (so-called “Bollywood” films), too. But where does Indian dance draw its roots from? Here are six of the most important classical dance forms of India.

Classical Dances of India

Odissi

Dancer performing Indian classical odissi dance.

Odissi is indigenous to Orissa in eastern India. It is predominantly a dance for women, with postures that replicate those found in temple sculptures. Based on archaeological findings, odissi is belived to be the oldest of the surviving Indian classical dances. Odissi is a very complex and expressive dance, with over fifty mudras (symbolic hand gestures) commonly used.

Kuchipudi

Kuchipudi performance.

Unlike the other styles mentioned, kuchipudi requires talent in both dancing and singing. This dance, from the state of Andhra Pradesh in southeastern India, is highly ritualized, with a formalized song-and-dance introduction, sprinkling of holy water, and burning of incense, along with invocations of goddesses. Traditionally the dance was performed by men, even the female roles, although now it is predominantly performed by women.

Manipuri

Manipuri-style performance of Indian classical dance.

Manipuri comes from Manipur in northeastern India. It has its roots in that state’s folk traditions and rituals, and often depicts scenes from the life of the god Krishna. Unlike some of the other, more rhythmic dances, Manipuri is characterized by smooth and graceful movements. Female roles are especially fluid in the arms and hands, while male roles tend to have more forceful movements. The dance may be accompanied by narrative chanting and choral singing.

Kathak

Kathak school dancer, in Mughal costume, performing Indian classical dance.

A dance of northern India, Kathak is often a dance of love. It is performed by both men and women. The movements include intricate footwork accented by bells worn around the ankles and stylized gestures adapted from normal body language. It was originated by Kathakas, professional storytellers who used a mixture of dance, song, and drama. Like other Indian dances it began as a temple dance, but soon moved into the courts of ruling houses.

Kathakali

Kathakali dance

Kathakali comes from southwestern India, around the state of Kerala. Like bharatanatyam, kathakali is a religious dance. It draws inspiration from the Ramayana and stories from Shaiva traditions. Kathakali is traditionally performed by boys and men, even for female roles. The costumes and makeup are especially elaborate, with faces made to look like painted masks and enormous headdresses.

Bharatanatyam

Bharatanatyam performance

Bharatanatyam is a dance of Tamil Nadu in southern India. It traces its origins back to the Natyashastra, an ancient treatise on theatre written by the mythic priest Bharata. Originally a temple dance for women, bharatanatyam often is used to express Hindu religious stories and devotions. It was not commonly seen on the public stage until the 20th century. The dance movements are characterized by bent legs, while feet keep rhythm. Hands may be used in a series of mudras, or symbolic hand gestures, to tell a story.

6 Classical Dances of India | Britannica