Mohiniyattam
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Mohini-Aattam
Mohini - Enchantress
Aattam - Dance
'Dance of the Enchantress'
Mohiniyattam, the dance of the Enchantress originated in Kerala (Southern India). The characteristic feature of this dance form is the swinging movements akin to the swaying of the coconut trees and lush green paddy fields of the land of its origin also known as ‘Gods own country’. The technicalities of Mohiniyattam follows the great Indian scriptures like Natyashastra, Hastalakshnadeepika and Balaramabharatham. Great importance is given to body kinetics and Abhinaya in this art form. Lots of discipline, continuous hard work and dedication is required to master this extremely graceful and sensuous artform.
At Upasana, the Mohiniyattam classes are divided into 3 Levels.
Beginner Class
Practicals
Basic dance workouts (Guidelines for practice), Basic dance stances (Aramandalam, Samamandalam, Mukalmandalam, Kalmandalam and Muzhumandalam), Basic dance units (Adavus)
Level 1
Theory
Asamyutha hasthas (single hand mudras) and Samyutha hasthas (double hand mudras)
Level 2
Practicals
Kalasakorvakal (Garland of Adavus) in five gathis and Basic dance items : Cholkettu
Theory
Asamyutha and Samyutha hasthas viniyogam (usages) with reference to Hastalakshnadeepika and Balaramabharatham
Intermediate Class
Practicals
Kalasakorvakal (Garland of Adavus) in five gathis Basic dance items : Cholkettu
Level 1
Theory
Asamyutha and Samyutha hasthas viniyogam (usages) with reference to Hastalakshnadeepika and Balaramabharatham.
Level 2
Practicals
Jathiswaram, Varnam
Theory
Padagathi (feet movements), Sherogathi (head movements), Sthayidristi (fixed eye expressions), Sancharidristi (moving eye expressions) and introduction to Abhinaya (acting)
Advanced Class
Practicals
Padam , Ashtapadi
Level 1
Theory
Use of Upangas, Aesthetics and applications of Abhinaya including the Navarasas
Level 2
Practicals
Keerthanam and Thillana
Theory
Taala (time measure) in dance with special reference to taala techniques of carnatic music, contributions of Maharaja Swathi Thirunal.
Serene learning atmosphere
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