KALAKSHETRA BANI
VOLUME 2

Bharatanatyam
Adavus, Alarippu, Jathiswaram, Shabdam

This DVD, the second in the series, presents an authentic documentation of the ‘Kalakshetra Bani’- a distinctive Bharatanatyam style revived, refined and contemporized by Smt. Rukmini Devi Arundale, the founder of Kalakshetra.

Filmed in the Kalakshetra premises, it treats the student to the delights of a host of next level adavus and topics like alarippu, jathiswaram and shabdam interspersed with clear and comprehensive explanations by the Kalakshetra faculty.

The DVD provides a wealth of information to aspiring dancers as to how they can train their body and mind, and perceive the immense possibilities within to perfect their style.

A treasure trove for those who want to capture the essence of the Kalakshetra school of Bharatanatyam.

Adavus
Thath thai thaam (2nd)
Dhith thaium tha thaa thai
Thath thai thaam
Thaankita thakka dhina
Tha hatha jam
Kitathaka tharikita thom

Alarippu

Jathiswaram
Raga Vasantha • Tala Roopakam Composition of the Tanjore Quartet Choreographed by Rukmini Devi Arundale

Shabdam: Thillai Ambalam
Ragamalika • Tala Misra Chapu
Composition of Adyar K Lakshmanan
Choreographed by Nagamani Srinivasa Rao
Language Tamil