Natraj - The Indian Classical Dance Competition
From the courts of
great kings to the temples of South India and now on the Global
Stage classical dance forms remain the soul of Indian Dance.
The popular classical Indian dances in particular are Bharatanatyam
and Odissi. Bharatanatyam is the most widely practiced of Indian
classical dances worldwide, as it is the style that most faithfully
adheres to the Natya Shastra. It is also the most ancient of all
the classical dance forms in India.
According to legend the Gods, dancers themselves have been passing
the art of the heavenly dance through many other human channels,
whose aptitude, understanding, and personal idiosyncrasies
naturally varied from person to person, and created a number of
styles ranging from Odissi to Bharatanatyam. Some of the major
styles in classical Indian dance are Bharatanatyam, Sattriya,
Odissi, Kuchipudi, Manipuri, Mohiniaattam , kathakali and
Kathak.
Needless to say. without them Indian Dance would be incomplete. The
Indian Classical Dance competitions in Antaragni, celebrate this
rich heritage of classical dance in India. If you think you can
mesmerize us with your skill, grace and poise, then participate in
this competition
Rules &
Regulations:
Elimination Round
1. Participants will give a performance of about 1.5
minutes.
2. Costumes and Props would not be included in the Judging
criteria in this round.
Final Round
1. Time Limit: 4 - 7 minutes
2. Costumes and Props would be included in the Judging
Criteria in this round.
Judging Criteria: Nritta or the Rhythmic Element,
Nritya or the Expressional aspect, Natya or the Dramatic Element,
Artistic Potential, Costumes, Selection of the music piece, Overall
Impact.
Nritya? Natya? Nritta? Aren't they the same thing?
Classical Indian dance comprises three aspects, Nritta, Nritya and
Natya.
- Nritta are rhythmical and repetitive elements, i.e. it is dance proper
- Natya is the dramatic art, and is a language of gestures, poses and mime. cf. Abhinaya
- Nritya is a combination of Nritta and Natya
This competition gives
you a platform to showcase the diversity & richness of cultures
on one platform.
Indian folk dances are full of energy and vitality. The dance may
be either done by males and females separately or together, it may
be accompanied by singing by the dancers themselves or other
people. Each form of folk dance has a specific costume and rhythm.
Most of the costumes, worn for folk dances, are colorful with
extensive jewels and designs. The prominent types of folk dances
include Dandiya and Garba from the state of Gujarat, Bhangra and
Gidda from Punjab, Tamasha or Lavani from Maharashtra, Manipuri
dance from Manipur and Rajasthani dance from the colorful land of
Rajasthan.
Rules &
Regulations:
Team Size
1. Maximum number of members allowed in a team: 12
2. Minimum number of members allowed in a team: 6
Elimination
Round
1. Teams would be required to give a part of their final
performance.
2. Time Limit: 2 minutes
3. Costumes and Props would not be included in the Judging
criteria in this round.
Finals
1. Time Limit: 4 - 6 minutes
2. Costumes and Props would be included in the Judging
criteria in this round.
Judging Criteria: Choice of music, Choreography,
Authenticity (of costumes, stylistic elements, music etc.), Energy,
Stage Coverage, Synchronization & Overall Impact.
For more info about the event and other Dance events, visit
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