Dance is a poetic expression of life's variegated moods, and speaks through manifold rhythmic patterns, melodic gestures and subtle facial expressions, creating a new world of ecstasy and ethereal existence. Through the ages, dances have developed into a mature classical art form. they have a high place in the Indian society with religious sanctity in-as-much as the god of gods, Shiva, is known as Nataraja, symbolizing Cosmic Dance. As a classical form of dance, drama and music Kuchipudi enjoys a unique place among the Indian classical dance idioms.
Kuchipudi derives its name from the village of Kuchelapuram, in Andhra Pradesh, where it grew largely as a product of Bhakti movement beginning in the seventh century A.D.. The tradition of classical dances in Andhra Pradesh goes back to more than a millennium and half as the wealth of sculptures in the ancient temples, the Buddhist ruins at Ajanta and Ellora caves, Amaravathi and ramappa Temple would indicate. It incorporates Samyutha and Asamyutha Hasthas, Karana, Chari, Angahara, Mandala, Nrutha Hasthas etc. All mentioned in the NatyaSasthra. Kuchipudi dance is the only dance form where all the four Abhinayas (Angika, Vachika, Aaharya and Satvica) are given equal importance. The use of Vachikabhinayam is a special feature in the Kuchipudi dance style.
There were two parallel schools of dance, Nattuva Mela and Natya Mela. Nattuva Mela developed into Bharathanatyam (performing solo items) and Natya Mela into the Kuchipudidance in dance drama style. Nattuva mela is basically solo dance performed by women and the nattuvangam is generally done by men acts with gestures as well as words. It takes atleast ten years for an ordinary dancer to master this art and be able to express Bhava through eyes and Rhythm through foot work.
The repertoire of this style of dance consists of both erotic and devotional items, Sringara and Bhakti. This is the form of dance that both the temple dancers and the court dancers used to perform, with God or king as the hero, as the case may be. The second style of dance is Natya mela which is generally performed by both men and women. Their repertoire consists of dance dramas with themes, not necessarily religious, to entertain the audience.
The living Legend Padmabushan Dr. Vempati Chinna Satyam is the only present recognized Guru and Author of Kuchipudi Dance over the world. He not only followed his Guru's footsteps but proceeded even further down through the road of revolution. He made a detailed study of the oldest available treatise on dance.
Kuchipudi derives its name from the village of Kuchelapuram, in Andhra Pradesh, where it grew largely as a product of Bhakti movement beginning in the seventh century A.D.. The tradition of classical dances in Andhra Pradesh goes back to more than a millennium and half as the wealth of sculptures in the ancient temples, the Buddhist ruins at Ajanta and Ellora caves, Amaravathi and ramappa Temple would indicate. It incorporates Samyutha and Asamyutha Hasthas, Karana, Chari, Angahara, Mandala, Nrutha Hasthas etc. All mentioned in the NatyaSasthra. Kuchipudi dance is the only dance form where all the four Abhinayas (Angika, Vachika, Aaharya and Satvica) are given equal importance. The use of Vachikabhinayam is a special feature in the Kuchipudi dance style.
There were two parallel schools of dance, Nattuva Mela and Natya Mela. Nattuva Mela developed into Bharathanatyam (performing solo items) and Natya Mela into the Kuchipudidance in dance drama style. Nattuva mela is basically solo dance performed by women and the nattuvangam is generally done by men acts with gestures as well as words. It takes atleast ten years for an ordinary dancer to master this art and be able to express Bhava through eyes and Rhythm through foot work.
The repertoire of this style of dance consists of both erotic and devotional items, Sringara and Bhakti. This is the form of dance that both the temple dancers and the court dancers used to perform, with God or king as the hero, as the case may be. The second style of dance is Natya mela which is generally performed by both men and women. Their repertoire consists of dance dramas with themes, not necessarily religious, to entertain the audience.
The living Legend Padmabushan Dr. Vempati Chinna Satyam is the only present recognized Guru and Author of Kuchipudi Dance over the world. He not only followed his Guru's footsteps but proceeded even further down through the road of revolution. He made a detailed study of the oldest available treatise on dance.
Over 2,800 Kuchipudi dancers, including 200-plus natyagurus created a Guinness World Records on December 26, 2010 performingHindolam Thillana at the GMC Balayogi Stadium in Hyderabad.The spectacular show performed by dancers from 15 countries and every state was staged in praise of Kuchipudi choreographer Siddhendhra Yogi.
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