MADHUMITA RAUT ‘s BOOK ON ODISSI DANCE

Odissi : What , Why and How…Evolution , Revival and Technique  Written By Madhumita Raut.

Odissi : What , Why and How… Evolution , Revival and Technique Written By Madhumita Raut. Delhi , B.R. Rhythms, 2007 , viii , 124 P., Photos , $70. ISBN 81-8882710 – X.

Contents :- Foreword . Preface .Apprecation . 1. What the scriptures say . 2. Shiva –the Lord of dance . 3. Dancing sculptures …the temples . 4. The glorious age of the Gangas.5.The Gajapatis. 6. Oriya poets. 7. The renaissance years of Odissi . 8. Odissi dance – the technique. 9.Odissi …more technique. 10. Saatvika Abhinaya . 11. Nayikabheda and Nayakabheda . 12. The repertoire . 13. Aharya Abhinaya . 14. Vaachika Abhinaya .15. From me to you .. Being a guru’s daughter. Photo credits Bibliography . Annexures.

“Odissi did exist as a distinctive style of dance avout 2,000 years ago when Natyashastra, one of the ancient Indian treatises on dance and dramaturgy , was written. Aesthetic sensuousness, flowing movements and rare lyrical grace within a classical framework have won for Odissi dance an ever increasing clientele during last three decades.

Odissi – What , Why and How …traces the origin and decelopment of Odissi dance with a special emphasis on the renaissance years of odissi , the period which saw the efflorescence of odissi as it came to be recognized as a prominent classical dance of India.The book also throws light on the technical aspects of odissi , based on Natyashastra Abhinaya Darpana and Abhinaya Chandrika . Detailed chapters have been devoted to Navarasas, various moods of nayika , feet positions and more . A special section is dedicated to Aharya (adornments) and vachika (Musical accompaniment of Odissi).

The book aims to a source of joy for Odissi dancers and connoisseurs alike. “(jacket).

“ Outstanding research work in describing the origin and post – origin development of Odissi as a classical dance. Madhumita’s book will be an effective reference material in seeking the fact – finding mission of Odissi will be an insipiration to all young scholars and dancers of the 21^st century”.

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