Ballet, or the Italian dance, has a long history that dates back to the 15th century. Before evolving into a popular concert dance intended for both public performance and private recital, ballets were developed for the theatrical stage as a popular dance form. This is essentially in the form of an elaborately choreographed dance, where …
Bharatnatyam is a major branch of classical Indian dance, which originated centuries ago in Tamil Nadu, and Kerala. It has flourished in the courts and temples of south India since ancient days. There are several versions of Bharatnatyam performed today by trained dancers, musicians and singers in various cities of India. Some of them have …
Kuchipudi Dance of Andhra Pradesh is also known as Kuchipudi Kathakali. It is also called Kuchipudi Marathi. Kuchipudi is a type of Kathakali and is considered to be a part of the Kathakali genre of mass entertainment. Although it originated in AP, Kuchipudi has now spread across to other districts in India and has become …
MohiniAttam is a unique form of Indian Dance, which originated from Kerala and to some extent Sri Lanka also has been performed by thousands of women artists since ancient time. It is one of the most famous forms of dance in South India and is one of the most popular form of Indian dance performed …
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Ballet dance is known all around the world as amongst the most beautiful, elegant and sentimental forms of dance entertainment enjoyed by people of almost all ages. Ballet is considered to have originated in the Italian Renaissance courts of the 15th century. There is believed to be no exact date as to when it originated, …
For most of my students, the term ball room refers to a place on a dance floor where everyone wears ballroom dresses and it is very social. I also call it a “dancing floor” because there is music playing and everyone dances to the music. What I teach my students to do instead of dancing …
Russian ballet (also known as Russian caviar ballet) (in Russian: vernacular: vernavakh’), a style of classical ballet, is considered to be the Russian equivalent of contemporary ballets such as Russian ballerinas, ballets by the Russian intelligentsia, or ballets by European ballets. This type of ballet is characterized by its use of classical Russian music, choreographed …
As hip hop continues to reach the half-decade mark, its more than ever renowned cultural commentators, critics, and historians certainly don’t argue about whether hip hop has become a worldwide phenomenon but dispute which, what, when, and wherever is hip hop in its true vital, essential form. Still the question remains, with such a massive …
Carnatic music is actually several different styles music and in Hindustani music as well. Gwalior and Jaipur are two of the most important Hindustani Gharanas in India. They are considered to be the cultural heart and soul of India. Talented local performers from both regions sing in their popular Carnatic or Hindustani style. While the …
The term Western classical music originates from the Latin Normans, which means of first rank, or classical, artistry of a first order. It encompasses a wide variety of music genres over a long period of time. Often times, the term Art music is also used. However, it should be noted that although both terms can …