Dance as Yoga: The Spirit and Technique of Odissi (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9789385285844)

- Describes Odissi's mechanism for creating, dispersing and expressing energy

- Explores the principles of yoga in Indian dance and building a tangible artistic practice based on this understanding

- Meant for performers, dance enthusiasts and general readers alike

Dance as Yoga addresses the background, technique and embodiment of the odissi dance form. It describes odissi's mechanism for creating, dispersing, and expressing energy, as well as some early experiments in choreography that extended its accepted parameters with reference to Choreological Studies. It is meant for both performers and audiences to better appreciate the reasons for the restraints inherent in such dance forms and, by doing so, have an informed appreciation of innovation that builds on traditional strengths.

Contents: Preface; Introduction; 1. Odissi's Temple Legacy; 2. The Guru's Path; 3. Choreological Studies; 4. Strand Body; 5. Strand Movement; 6. Sound-Movement Nexus; 7. Covert Structures; 8. Reflections on Choreography; Annexure A; Annexure B; Glossary 1; Glossary 2; Bibliography; Acknowledgements; Index.

Author: Rekha Tandon
ISBN-10: 938528584X
ISBN-13: 9789385285844
Publisher: Niyogi Books
Language: English
Published: 05/11/2018
Pages: 224
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.70lbs
Size: 9.80h x 7.20w x 0.70d