Flash Cards: Dance Vocabulary and Techniques

Nritta consists of dance movements without emotive content or narrative.

Nritya is dance that combines movements with narration and emotive expression (rasa and bhava).

The basic steps and rhythms are fundamental to dance vocabulary.

5 beats are a combination of 2 and 3 beats.

6 beats consist of two 3 beats combined (3+3).

7 beats can be a combination of 3 and 4 beats or 4 and 3 beats.

Hand gestures (hastas) convey emotions and help narrate stories in Nritya.

Kilaka symbolizes friendship and affection.

Asamyuta Hastas are single hand gestures that convey meaning.

Jumps (utplavana) are movements where dancers lift off the ground.

Pirouettes are spins performed on one leg, enhancing the dance's visual appeal.

Wherever the hand moves, the eyes follow; where the mind goes, bhava is created.

Animal Jumps mimic the natural movements of animals, adding creativity to dance.

Not practicing rhythmic combinations can hinder skill development in dance.

Mookaabhinaya is a game where groups express situations using dance gestures.

Bols are rhythmic syllables used to articulate beats in dance.

Understanding counting and beats in dance can be aligned with math principles.

Dance forms like Kathak incorporate both jumps and pirouettes.

The first step is mastering basic techniques and combining foot movements.