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Jatin Goswami (born 2 August 1933) is an Indian dancer and choreographer, known as one of the prominent exponents of the classical dance form of Sattriya. [2] He is the founder director of Sattriya Akademi, Guwahati, a sitting member of its Advisory Committee, [3] and a former member of the General Council of the Sangeet Natak Akademi. [1]
Nov 22, 2023 · Sattriya, a classical Indian dance form, originated in Assam and evolved from one-act plays known as Bhaona. Established by the polymath Sankardev in the 15th century, it centers around themes of Lord Krishna and other Vishnu avatars.
The style of dance developed in the satras, called Sattriya, is recognised as one of India's eight major classical dance forms by the Sangeet Natak Akademi, [18] the Government of India and other scholars of Indian culture. [19]
The Sattriya dance can be classified into two styles, ‘Paurashik Bhangi’ i.e., Tandava or Mannish style and‘Stri Bhangi’ i.e., Lashya or womanlike style. The musical instruments used in Sattriya are the Khols or the Barrels, the Taals or the Cymbals and the Flute.
Feb 6, 2024 · Sattriya Dance is a classical Indian dance form that originated in the Sattras, or Vaishnavite monasteries, of Assam, India. It is a beautiful and expressive dance form that is characterized by its graceful movements, intricate footwork, and expressive hand gestures.
The Sattriya dance form was introduced in the 15 th century A.D by the great Vaishnava saint and reformer of Assam, Mahapurusha Sankaradeva as a powerful medium for the propagation of the Vaishnava faith. This Indian dance form evolved and expanded as a distinct style of dance later on.
Some of the primary dances within the scope of Sattriya include the Sutradhari Nach, performed by the sutradhar or conductor/storyteller; Krishna or Rama Nach, depicting Lord Krishna or Ram; and Gopi Nach, showcasing the gopis or milkmaids of Vrindavan.
Sattriya (Assamese: সত্ৰীয়া), or Sattriya Nritya, is a major Indian classical dance. It was initially created as part of Bhaona which are performances of Ankiya Nat, one-act plays, originally created by Sankardev, a 15th-16th century polymath from Assam.
The Sattriya dance form was introduced in the 15th century A.D by the great Vaishnava saint and reformer of Assam, Mahapurusha Sankaradeva as a powerful medium for propagation of the Vaishnava faith. The dance form evolved and expanded as a distinctive style of dance later on.
Aug 4, 2023 · Mahapurusha Sankaradeva, an influential Vaishnava saint and reformer of Assam, invented the Sattriya Dance form as a powerful tool for spreading the Vaishnava faith. Here’s all you need to know about the Sattriya Dance of Assam.
