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10 Jul 2012 10:32 #92091
by ketchim
These are hand movements that act as a form of sign language
to help to tell a story or demonstrate themes such as weather, animals or places.
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10 Jul 2012 10:33 #92093
by ketchim
The side-to-side neck movement and the forward-and-back slide -
known as the pigeon head - :

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is predominantly an aesthetic part of the dance :
but it also adds a sense of fluidity.............
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10 Jul 2012 10:35 #92094
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When a dancer uses a flat, flexed foot, this is a nod to a very classic element of dance,
rooted in folk style :
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10 Jul 2012 10:37 #92096
by ketchim
Bells around the ankles - called the Ghunghroo -
emphasise skilled foot work
and the dancer's timing with music :
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10 Jul 2012 10:39 #92098
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A Nataraj is a depiction of god Shiva as the lord of the dance :
Many of the poses in Indian dance are inspired by this image,
with its up-turned hand and elegant fingers, bent knee and raised left leg :
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10 Jul 2012 11:36 #92115
by ketchim
Shakti Mohan in a modern take on costume is in the black and white Pic above :
Nargis and Hema knows that move
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10 Jul 2012 14:55 #92272
by ketchim
Okay Girls , make up time !!
The eyes should follow the hands,"
"That means they can move a lot.
There are a few main facial expressions to show, such as anger, sadness,
happiness and love.
It should be mainly in the eyes and the eyebrows."
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11 Jul 2012 09:26 #92321
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So with Bollywood dance and Afghan poetry ........ when can we expect you to hit the stage? ::rofl::
In the meanwhile Krishna 'wusserer' than MGL for digging up old threads :
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As an aside ... what time does the game start tonight your time?
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