The different Indian classical dance forms are deeply rooted in the customs and culture of each part of the Indian state they originate from. The dance consisting of two dancers, one male and one female explored the different emotions that a dancer goes through from joy to fear until they find their groove and become one with their inner guru or teacher that guides them in their journey.Ĭredits: YouTube ( Subhajit Khush Das) Mere Dholna- Purnima Garg Conceptualised and choreographed by Shreema Upadhyaya and Aditya Sharma, this dance piece was a confluence of Bharathanatyam and Kathak both being well-known for their storytelling aspect. The reason it stresses so much on the importance of discipline is because it tries to unite your different personalities into one by removing all distractions and letting you explore and harness each and all of your personas as and when required.īeautifully highlighted in the dance video, “The Guru Within”. One might assume the rules would be comparatively more relaxed for kids than adults, but sadly the rules of Indian classical dance forms apply to all, regardless of gender or age. The Guru Within- Shreema Upadhyaya and Aditya Sharmaīeing a trained Odissi dancer of five years I can completely vouch for the tediously long hours of practice that go into perfecting each mudra (hand gesture) and bhangi (pose/ stance). And there is nothing more beautiful than seeing today’s dancers keeping the tradition alive but reinterpreting it in their own unique ways. Hand gestures and facial expressions have always been given more importance in the classical dance forms of the Indian subcontinent than in their western counterpart. In any Indian classical dance form, be it Odissi, Kuchipudi, Kathak, or any of the other eight major Indian classical dance forms, the main focus has always been towards pleasing deities and becoming one with them or telling the tale of significant historical figures of the culture.

Considered one of the toughest forms of dance, it can be very well distinguished from its western counterpart by focusing on the attire and intricate make-up alone. Indian classical dance forms have been around for centuries and are well known for their beauty, grace and strong affinity for details. A song requires some part of your body to come to life but dance requires your entire body and dedication to truly thrive. Dance, the most lively art form in the world that requires you to imagine and experience it with your eyes wide open.

Kathak dance video