Bharatanatyam Grade 5

Theory

Ahshtanayika Bhedas?

they are different types of female heroines, based off their emotions and behaviour with their lovers

Vasakasajjita

one who waits for hey naiyakas arrival, ready with all arrangements

Virahotkanthita

one who is disappointed because her nayaka has not arrived

Swadinapatika

one who is lucky enough to have a nayaka who is always by her side and always listens to her

Vipralabdha

One who is being deceived by her Naiyaka

Kandita

One who is angry with her naiyaka for having gone to another woman

kalahantarita

one who repents for having fought with her naiyaka

prositapatika

one who is feeling lonely because her naiyaka has gone out on an errand

abhisarika

one who stealthily goes out to meet her naiyaka

what is a Bhava

Bhava is the emotional state or mood that the dancer embodies and expresses through gestures and facial expressions

What is Rasa

Its the aesthetic experience that an audience member experiences during a performance

Love

Rati

Mirth

Haasa

Sorrow

Shoka

Anger

Krodha

heroism

Utsaha

Fear

Bhaya

Disgust

Juguya

Astonishment

Vismaya

What is a Bani?

A bani is a traditional dance style. In Bharatanatyam there are 4 major Banis.

Pandanallur Bani

Came from the village of Pandanallur in Tamil Nadu

Kalakshetra Bani

Created by Rukmini Devi

Vazhuvoor Bani

Created by Ramaiah Pillai of Vazhuvoor

Mysore Bani

Can be traced back to the court of Krishna raja Wodeyar 3rd