Tag Archives: Bharata Natyam dance

shiva cosmic dance: archery or love

Posted on April 6, 2014 by Dave

The eternal dance of India was born thousands of years ago, with the story of Shiva and the Creation, but its sryle is still fresh, as though it had been discovered only yesterday… The beauty of the best Chola dance … Continue reading →

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kathak style

Posted on February 10, 2014 by Dave

Those renown for their virtuosity in the Kathak style, a hybrid of Muslem and Hindu influences, put a premium on the footwork, which alone controls the dozens of ankle bells, whose sound may range from a loud jangle to the … Continue reading →

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temple dance: shiva the eternal

Posted on January 17, 2014 by Dave

The eternal dances of India. It was born thousands of years ago, with the story of Shiva and the Creation, but its style still retains a freshness, as though the art had been discovered only yesterday… But the extinction of … Continue reading →

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cosmic dancing: shiva like frenzies

Posted on December 7, 2013 by Dave

In the beginning of all things, say the Indian myths, the Lord Shiva in his Cosmic Dance created the world and the universe out of chaos. The whole order of existence is expressed in a single legend of godly dance. … Continue reading →

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