Mohini Attam by Tara Rajkumar

From 1908s Brit TV.

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[ftw2011lj]

@tharaanup What? Hun! I'm her student..and No this is not a bharatnatyam performance! it's Mohiniyattam

[xangelofmusicx0]

as she does not engage in petty bickering and is only keen on sharing the art. Artists should be peaceful, loving and encouraging. The minute we allow negativity to rule our hearts, we create obstacles for ourselves.

Thanks once again Nick.

[tripmonk0]

@xangelofmusicx0 You're most welcome. It IS quite a few years old but these kinds of performances must be seen & it's near impossible to get anything from the BBC or any TV stations.

Nick

[xangelofmusicx0]

natyam. This is clearly not Bharata Natyam. If you picture this dance in a typical Mohini Attam outfit, it looks quite different.

I don't see what the issue is in her outfit anyway. I believe innovative ideas can be welcomed as long as it doesn't turn into wearing jeans for a recital.

This is a truly beautiful piece. Tara has demonstrated the ability to appreciate various art forms with her interaction with Monash University etc. I guess this is why she is so successful as she

[xangelofmusicx0]

Thank you for posting this Nick. I have viewed all your posts and Tara is definitely a highly skilled artist.

It is evident that there seems to be a lot of jealousy amongst artists as opposed to encouragement and praise. Tara has contributed immensely to the arts internationally. Art is a universal language, which brings communities together and allows people to understand others. Art styles vary amongst different schools.. for example the valuvoor style and melatur style of dance in bharata na

[Aquamarine31]

@ashyy05

well..that does makes sense..given the history of evolution of mohiniyattam as an art form..

However I am curious..how old is this video ? I learned mohiniyattam in kerala in the 80's ..which was very different from this..

As for the dance routine you must be talking about " Saptham " - a part of Kalamandalam Kalyanikutty amma's repertoire. Also the hair style in this video ( nagalambam) belongs to kalyanikutty amma's style.

" Shabdam " is part of bharathanatyam repertoire..

[ashyy05]

Uhh well, this is Mohiniattam, considering the fact that Im learning this same dance routine..known as the Shabdam, and Tara Rajkumar is teaching it.

Keep in mind that this is a very old video, and the dance, like life, has evolved from this. It is now more feminine and the abinaya is more advanced.

[Aquamarine31]

The " adavu"s used are of Mohiniyattam. But that's where the resemblance ends !

[Aquamarine31]

Mohiniyattam is primarily a lasya style of dance ..has a lot of similarities to kathakali where hastas are concerned...but body language and abhinaya are controlled and feminine..there is no jumping around or sharp and brisk movements. Every movement must continue into the next seamlessly. I see none of the attributes of mohiniyattam here.

[tripmonk0]

Have you all checked out that Tara profile I've uploaded in 5 parts?

I did the 2 missing parts now. See what you think!

Nick