Who we are
About Natyanilayam
About Naatya Nilayam
Dedicated institute to promote Indian traditional art Kuchipudi and encourage the unique talent of the students under the guidance of Guru Swarnalatha whether the student is new to the dance or already professional, Guru Swarnalatha adjusts classes to suit the age and ability of the student. She will train to develop the strength of the student through her unique style of teaching kuchipudi.
Kuchipudi dance was heavily influenced by the Natya Shastra theory of the classical theatrical arts, Kuchipudi makes full use of the abhinaya, four ways of conveying meaning and emotions to the audience. Angika represents the movement of the body, vachika is the use of speech which is expressed through song and miming words in Kuchipudi. The aharya abhinaya represents the meaning conveyed through the dancers’ costumes and make-up.
Foundation
The technique of Kuchipudi makes use of fast rhythmic footwork and sculpturesque body movements. Stylized mime, using hand gestures and subtle facial expression, is combined with more realistic acting, occasionally including dialogues spoken by the dancers. In this blend of performance techniques, Kuchipudi is unique among the other Indian dance styles.
Historically, Kuchipudi was performed as a dance drama, with several dancers taking different roles. Kuchipudi today, is performed either as a solo or a group presentation.
Kuchipudi
A multi-layered performance, Kuchipudi combines drama, dance, sign language, mime and music to create a vibrant theatrical experience for the audience. Colorful costumes, ornate headdresses, jewelry and makeup are also used to convey meaning and accentuate the rhythmic movements and intricate expressions of the artist.
Natyanilayam was established with the main objectives of:
- To give maximum exposure to the great traditional art form all over the world
- To give strict and deciplained training to the students and to attract as many students as possible irrespective of language ,sex,religion,region,and background etc
- To give detailed knowledge about Kuchipudi dance, Carnatic music and Telugu culture by giving theory classes
Dedicated institute to promote Indian traditional art Kuchipudi and encourage the unique talent of the students
