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Dances of India - Kuchipudi Ranga
Pravesam Dances & Songs.
$49.95
Presented by the Beautiful Padma Chebrolu.
1 DVD, CD and Booklet Set.
Time: 60 Minutes.
Special
Promotional Price:
$35.00
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This box set includes:
1. Dances DVD with subtitles of lyrics and meaning of the songs.
2. Audio CD which has all the songs.
3. Booklet with the lyrics and meaning. |
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Discription:
Dances of India -
Kuchipudi Ranga Pravesam [entering the stage
or debutante] DVD featuring dancer, Padma
Chebrolu brings you the traditional
Kuchipudi dances and music used during the
formal performances. After intense training
for many years, during Ranga Pravesam the
guru presents his or her disciple to the
public. |
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Kuchipudi was originated by Guru Siddendra Yogi [12th Century AD]
in the Kuchipudi village of Andhra Pradesh [a state in India].
This splendid dance form is profoundly aesthetic and the
experience of watching it is most exhilarating. Strictly
adhering to the rules laid down in Bharata's Natya Shastra [Science of Dancing] and Nandikeshwra's Abhinaya Darpana
[Mirror
of Expression], Kuchipudi has all the salient features of a
classical dance. All its compositions are set to the Carnatic
music [classical music from South India] and songs are written
in Telugu language.
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Kuchipudi is a perfect balance between three aspects - Nritta,
Nritya and Natya, each being equivalent in nature. |
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The graceful movements, intricate footwork, complicated rhythmic
patterns, beautiful facial expressions, and the rapid tempo of
the Kuchipudi dance distinguish it from other dance forms.
Dances included are; 1. Ranga Puja, 2. Jathiswaram, 3. Bhama
Kalapam, 4. Om Kara Pada Varnam, 5. Krishna Sabdam, 6. Padam, 7.
Bala Gopala Tarangam, and 8. Krishna Mangalam. |
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Orchestra:
Nattuvangam - Padma Chebrolu.
Vocal - Padmaja Sonti.
Mridangam - Sujan Balachandran.
Violin - Anitha Rajagopalan.
Flute - Partha Sreenivasan. |
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The graceful movements, intricate footwork, complicated rhythmic
patterns, beautiful facial expressions, and the rapid tempo of
the Kuchipudi dance distinguish it from other dance forms.
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Dances and Songs from this Boxed Set: |
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Dance & Song. |
Ragam-Melody. |
Talam-Rhythm. |
Description. |
Time. |
| 1. |
Ranga Puja. |
Kaambhoji. |
Adi. |
Prayer to
Saraswati |
3:48 |
| 2. |
Jatiswaram. |
Atana. |
Adi. |
Pure rhythmic
sequence. |
6:30 |
| 3. |
Bhama Kalapam. |
Reethigowla. |
Chapu. |
Portrayal of
Krishna's wife, Satya Bhama. |
8:26 |
| 4. |
Varnam. |
Shanmukha Priya. |
Adi. |
Praise of
Krishna. |
16:19 |
| 5. |
Krishna Sabdam. |
Mohana. |
Adi. |
Asking romantic
Krishna to come. |
5:08 |
| 6. |
Padam. |
Atana. |
Adi. |
Poem on
Venkateswara's bride, Alamelu Manga. |
5:54 |
| 7. |
Tarangam. |
Mohana. |
Adi. |
Prayer to Krishna
& Dancing with brass plate & pot. |
6:17 |
| 8. |
Mangalam. |
Madyamavati. |
Adi. |
Salutation to
Krishna. |
2:21 |
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An Introduction to .....
Guru Padma Chebrolu. |
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Guru Padma Chebrolu began learning dance at the age of three in
India. She received training in Bharata Natyam, Kuchipudi,
Andhra Natyam, Mohini Attam, and other classical dance styles.
Some of Padma's gurus include: Dr. Uma Rama Rao, Lakshman Rao
and K. V. Chalam. Padma is the founder and director of Cultural
Centre of India, an organization which brings awareness about
India's culture heritage and works on preservation of the arts.
Padma created the "Dances of India" series which includes DVDs
and CDs. The goal of these DVDs and CDs is to bring awareness
about the elegant and ancient dance forms of India.
Along with operating a dance studio, Padma conducts master
classes and performances at universities, museums, and
corporations. Padma has been nominated for Ohio Arts Council for
Individual Artist award for achievements in the field of dance
and dance education. She is on the board of Ohio Dance. Padma's
background in education includes an MBA [Xavier U] and M.Ed [U.
of Cincinnati]. In addition, she also has a degree in Bharata
Natyam from India. Padma works at a major corporation as a
software engineer.
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