Bharatnatyam and Odissi do not include Vaachikaabhinaya
Q. Which of the following Classical Dances are not related to or do not include Vaachikaabhinaya?
1) Mohiniyattam
2) Bharatnatyam
3) Odissi- Published on 08 Jul 16a. 1, 2
b. 1, 3
c. 2, 3
d. All of the above
ANSWER: 2, 3
- Of the recognised dance forms, the only two temple dance styles that have their origin in Natya Shastra and are prescribed by the Agamas are Bharata Natyam and Odissi.
- These two dances faithfully adhere to the Natya Shastra but currently do not include Vaachikaabhinaya (dialog acts), although some styles of Bharata Natyam, such as Melattur style, prescribe the lip and eye movements that characterize it.
- Kuchipudi, which also prescribes the lip movements of Vaachikaabhinaya and Mohiniyattam are relatively recent Darbari Aatam forms as is Kathakali.
- Additionally two eastern Indian styles, Manipuri and Sattriya, are very similar to Vaachikaabhinaya.
