Tuesday, November 30, 2010

KaThaKars: Yuva Bharati Annual Concert

KaThaKars: Yuva Bharati Annual Concert: "Yuva Bharati is a non profit organisation which promotes Indian Classical dance to youth in USA. It provides stage to upcoming artist as..."

Yuva Bharati Annual Concert





Yuva Bharati is a non profit organisation which promotes Indian Classical dance to youth in USA. It provides stage to upcoming artist as well as invites  senior artist to give inspirational performances. Yuva Bharati conducts 6 events a year out of which 3  solo performances by upcoming artist, 1 showcase student choreographed performances and 2 by senior artist. They are funded by concert sponsors and and members.To find out more about the organisation and their work or to become a member you can visit www.yuvabharati.org. To find out about their future concerts visit http://www.yuvabharati.org/home/current.php.
 Yuva Bharati has a concert coming up on the 5th of Dec, 4.00pm at Albert and Janet Schultz Theater 3921 Fabian Way, Palo Alto, CA 94303. The Artists are Kamala Reddy (Pittsburgh), Aparna Ramaswamy (Minneapolis), Radica Giri and Radhika Shankar

Monday, November 29, 2010

KaThaKars: Narakasuravadham Kathakali dance drama of Kerala

KaThaKars: Narakasuravadham Kathakali dance drama of Kerala: "Kathakali is form of dance drama. It has its origins in Kerala. It is estimated to be about 400 years old. Traditionally this form is danc..."

Narakasuravadham Kathakali dance drama of Kerala


Kathakali is form of dance drama. It has its origins in Kerala. It is estimated to be about 400 years old. Traditionally this form is danced by men only. Even the female characters in the dance drama are played by men. This dance form is know for its elaborate makeup and costume. The dancers convey the story through detailed hand gestures , facial expression and eye movements. When i watched my first Kathakali performance i was so mesmerised by the way the performers truly became the characters they were playing. It often confused by people with Kathak, a classical dance form which originates from northen India. However these two dance form are distinctively different from each other.

Friday, November 19, 2010

KaThaKars: Legong Dance & Ramayana in Ubud, Bali

KaThaKars: Legong Dance & Ramayana in Ubud, Bali: "This is the traditional form of Balinese dance ballet. The stories  that are told,are from Ramayana. I have  had the fortune seeing these d..."

Legong Dance & Ramayana in Ubud, Bali

This is the traditional form of Balinese dance ballet. The stories are from Ramayana. I have had  the fortune seeing these dancers live. I noticed that their style is very closer to Manipuri, Kathakali and Bharatnatyam. The postures of the dancers is very close to Tri-bhangi , as seen in Odissi. It is fun to see a little glimpses of our classical dance and culture so far away from home. These dancer are so very graceful and beautiful to watch. It really strikes you how far the Indian culture of dance and music has its influences. That my view whats yours?

Thursday, November 18, 2010

KaThaKars: majhe maher pandhari

KaThaKars: majhe maher pandhari: "Pandit Bhimsen Gururaj Joshi , belongs to the Kirana gharan of Hindustani classical music tradition. His music has been enthralling audien..."

majhe maher pandhari



Pandit Bhimsen Gururaj Joshi , belongs to the Kirana gharan of Hindustani classical music tradition. His music has been enthralling audience all around the world. He has been conferred with the highest civilian honor by the Government Of India , "The Bharat Ratna". Over the decades Panditji has developed his own style after assimilating various elements from different musical style. In this particular Video he is singing a Marathi Abhanga to lord Panduranga. I have always been listening to this composition since childhood. It always takes me to a different level of existence. Such is the power of music and the voice of such a great legend of our times. Hope you enjoy it too.

Monday, November 15, 2010

KaThaKars: Dr. Neena Prasad Mohiniyattam Cholkettu Dance DVD ...

KaThaKars: Dr. Neena Prasad Mohiniyattam Cholkettu Dance DVD ...: "Mohiniaattam is a dance form from Kerala in southern India. The term Mohiniaattam means “Mohini” the woman who enchants th..."

Dr. Neena Prasad Mohiniyattam Cholkettu Dance DVD Invis Multimedia Thiru...



Mohiniaattam is a dance form from Kerala in southern India. The term Mohiniaattam means “Mohini” the woman who enchants the onlookers and “aattam” meaning sensuous and graceful body movements. The main theme of the dance is love and devotion. Mohiniaattam is drama in dance and verse.

Thursday, November 11, 2010

GHOOMAR




RAJASTHAN FOLK DANCE - It is the most famous of the Rajasthani Dances. Ghoomar is a traditional women's folk dance of Rajasthan, India which was developed by the Bhil tribe and was adopted by the Rajputs. It is performed by groups of women in swirling robes, and accompanied by men and women singing together. In this many women dance on the music of Dhol, thali and Manjira (Rajasthan Music Instruments)