Theory
3 Seasons
The Theory section will cover content on the origin, history and context of Bharatanatyam. It will also deal with the current practice of the form and the changed nuances. This section will introduce and discuss varied subjects from the Natyashastra, such as, Bhava, Rasa, Dharmis, Vrittis and Stagecraft amongst others. This section is comprehensive and wide and will address the needs to the Bharatanatyam dancer fully.
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10:59Episode 1Expression Series 1: Abhinaya
Episode 1
This series of lectures deals with the art of expression that is inherent in Bharatanatyam. The lectures deconstruct the theatrical element of a performance while introducing and questioning ideas of expression.
The first lecture deals with the idea of Abhinaya and how we perceive it in Bharata...
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05:53Episode 2Expression Series 2: Bhava & Rasa
Episode 2
This series of lectures deals with the art of expression that is inherent in Bharatanatyam. The lectures deconstruct the theatrical element of a performance while introducing and questioning ideas of expression.
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Expression Series 3: Abhinaya in popular media, Vyabhichari Bhava
Episode 3
This series of lectures deals with the art of expression that is inherent in Bharatanatyam. The lectures deconstruct the theatrical element of a performance while introducing and questioning ideas of expression.
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Expression Series 4: Natyadharmi and Lokadharmi
Episode 4
This series of lectures deals with the art of expression that is inherent in Bharatanatyam. The lectures deconstruct the theatrical element of a performance while introducing and questioning ideas of expression.
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08:26Episode 5Expression Series 5: Āngika Abhinaya
Episode 5
The four means or tools of expression and communication that we use on stage are , Āngika, Vāchika, Āharya and Sātvika Abhinayas. These lectures will delve into each of these and explain them in detail.
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07:40Episode 6Expression Series 6: Vāchika Abhinaya
Episode 6
The four means or tools of expression and communication that we use on stage are , Āngika, Vāchika, Āharya and Sātvika Abhinayas. These lectures will delve into each of these and explain them in detail.
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09:38Episode 7Expression Series 7: Āhārya Abhinaya
Episode 7
The four means or tools of expression and communication that we use on stage are , Āngika, Vāchika, Āharya and Sātvika Abhinayas. These lectures will delve into each of these and explain them in detail.
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07:48Episode 8Expression Series 8: Sātvika Abhinaya
Episode 8
The four means or tools of expression and communication that we use on stage are , Āngika, Vāchika, Āharya and Sātvika Abhinayas. These lectures will delve into each of these and explain them in detail.
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Expression Series 9: Vibhāva, Anubhāva, Vyabhichāri bhāva
Episode 9
This lecture explains the relationship between Vibhāva, Anubhāva and Vyabhichāri bhāva. It cites examples from life and helps the student understand how emotion is created in a performance.
