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usually performed by a group or in some cases by a solo dancer who maintains certain body movements for certain characters of the play which is communicated through dance-acting

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Dancer communicates a story, spiritual themes, message or feelings through expressive gestures and slower body movements harmonized with musical notes

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a technical performance where the dancer presents pure Bharata Natyam movements emphasizing on speed, form, pattern, range and rhythmic aspects without any form of enactment or interpretive aspect.

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in the temples of Southern India

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Moves are executed in the stance with knees bent and turned outward. Every part of the body is used including the eyes.

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dynamic, energetic, precise, balanced

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Started in the late 17th century with women performing, but the government thought it was too disruptive to society. So they banned women from performing. Then young boys would dress up as women to perform, but because of moral concerns that was banned also. Finally older men took over the rolls and this form of all male entertainment has lived into the present.

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KA= song
BU= dance
KI= skill

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its particular music, costumes, stage devices, and props as well as specific plays, language and acting styles

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Kabuki plays are about historical events and moral conflict in relationships of the heart.

actors speak in monotone voice and are accompanied by traditional instruments

stage is equipped w/ several gadgets like revolving stages and trapdoors

footbridge (hanamichi)- specialty; extends into audience

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This is one of the most spellbinding dances in Balinese dancing. In this dance, the dancers go into a trance state and perform amazing feats like walking on hot coals of stabbing themselves with daggers without getting hurt.

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This is a famous form of Balinese dance. It involves a story of possession by demons, mythical creatures, and the struggle between good and evil.

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This is one of the most famous Balinese dances. It involves a chorus of seated men who create the backing sounds with their mouths and move and sway their outstretched arms to accompany the drama.

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The position of the arms are typically open and lifted a little, which makes it look like the shoulders are lifted too.

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The position of the legs are often open and low, similar to the squatting position. However, in some dances the legs stay straight.

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It is used to convey expression being mimicry and eye-movements. These movements are known as nyledet in Bali.

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Most of the dances are energetic in nature and in harmony with the music that accompanies it, which comes from the gamelan, an instrument that is also full of power. All of the movements are in rhythm with the beating of the gamelan.