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Chhau Dance of Mayurbhanj: Technique
Title: | Chhau Dance of Mayurbhanj: Technique | Author: | Pani, Jivan | Publication: | Marg | Enumeration: | Vol. 22 Issue no. 1; December 1968, p. 35-39 | Abstract: | The article describes the technique and presentation of Chhau in Mayurbhanj (Orissa). Chhau has three types of bhava (the ruling aesthetic mood of the dance) -- Hatiardhara, Kalibhang, and Kalikata -- and three distinct aspects of nritta, nritya, and natya. Nritta is contained in the basic steps and gaits termed as uflis and topkas. Chhau also has a number of set bhangis (movements). Source of Abstract: Provided by Publisher | Tools: |
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