Temple Dances - Bharatnatyam and Odissi
Q. Of the 8 recognized classical dances by the Sangeet Natak Akademi, which of the following have their origin in temple dance?
1) Odissi
2) Bharatnatyam
3) Kathakali- Published on 08 Jul 16a. 1, 2
b. 1, 3
c. 2, 3
d. All of the above
ANSWER: 1, 2
- Of the recognised dance forms, the only two temple dance styles that have their origin in Natya Shastra are Bharata Natyam and Odissi.
- These two dances faithfully adhere to the Natya Shastra but currently do not include Vaachikaabhinaya (dialog acts), although some styles of Bharata Natyam, such as Melattur style, prescribe the lip and eye movements that characterize it.
