Kuchipudi

<p style="color:#dbdbdb ;padding:20px; border-left:5px solid #ffaa00;">One of the recent articles read, ‘the culture of India is so diverse that every state appears as a country and is yet united’. However, it was the early dynasties that influenced the culture of the state. The state of Andhra Pradesh, for example, is rich in its religious worships, literature, dance, music, arts and architecture and spicy cuisine. Its notable cultural aspects include the paintings of Bapu, Annamayya’s songs, the harvest festival of Sankranti and the famous Kuchipudi dance of the state. Out of all these features, the Kuchipudi dance has spread widely across the globe. Known for its elegant footwork, Kuchipudi is a classical dance form originated in the south–east Indian state of Andhra Pradesh. Kuchipudi is performed to instruct divine trance that appeal a cherishing bliss, bringing an individual nearer to the path of redemption. One of the distinctive aspects of Kuchipudi is that it is executed on a brass plate with the feet to the tune of the accompanying music. Besides balance and wildness, the dance requires grace, potency, advancement and sensuality. With the purpose of interpretation of the Slokas, Kuchipudi employs Lasya, Tandava and Abhinaya. Let us discuss this dance in detail.</p>
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Kolo Dance

<p style="color:#dbdbdb ;padding:20px; border-left:5px solid #cecece;">Folk dancing had been an old tradition and a strong element of the Serbian culture. These traditional dances bring the communities and families together on various important days of weddings and Easter. At any celebration, the Serbs start a circle dance. People hold each other’s hands making a chain or a union, following the same rhythm. Considering this, it has been said that a circle dance is the Serbian national dance. One such circle dance is the Kolo dance. Kolo is an unusually widespread dance and can be called a general human phenomenon because of its simplicity. Hence, Kolo is a collective folk dance shared by various South Slavic regions namely Bosnia, Bulgaria, Croatia, Macedonia, Montenegro, Serbia, Slovenia, and the Balkans. It is opined by the people that these circle dances reflect the Christian community spirit, where everything is an unbreakable whole and the community is of the supreme value.</p>
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Kathak

<p style="color:#dbdbdb ;padding:20px; border-left:5px solid #6666aa;">Most of the Indian forms of art portray religious possession. They are either spiritual or devotional. According to the Hindu mythology, Brahma, the creator of Universe, is considered to have given birth to art forms and taught other Gods and Goddesses. Also, music and dance is said to have been brought to earth by Bharata Muni who taught the immortals various art forms including drama, music and dance. One such prominent dance form Kathak has found its place in the old Hindu mythology. It is a classical dance form which originated from Northern India and is known for its sparkling footwork, subtle abhinaya or mimetic dance and fast whirling movements. One of the important characteristics of Kathak is the intricate footwork and precise rhythmic patterns. The dancer controls about 100 ankle bells and articulates the dance. Let us find out more about Kathak.</p>
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