Veera Natyam also known as Veerabhadra Nrityam is one of the ancient dance forms of Andhra Pradesh. Some of the famous folk dances of Andhra Pradesh include: Mostly these dances are performed on special social or religious festivals to keep the culture alive. These are the most ethnic and local dance forms performed by the local people of the specific region which reflects their own culture. Pridhvi (Earth), Jal (water), Agni fire), Vayu (air) and Akash (space / ether).įolk dances of Andhra Pradesh have contributed much in enriching the cultural heritage of the state. Besides worship to Lord Shiva, the dance also involves the worship of Pancha Bhoota or the five elements viz. The dance form was re-introduced by Padmasri Acharya Dr.Nataraja Ramakrishna. It was patronized during the Kakatiya Dynasty in Warangal (in the state of Telangana after bifurcation of combined Andhra Pradesh). The dance is performed by male dancers only. This makes the audience spell-bound and enthralled. The performers dance vibrantly to the rhythmic beats of drums, sounds of bells and conch reverberating the entire surroundings with a war-like situation. The dance is performed in the worship of Lord Shiva before entering into the war field hence the dance begins with a Gargara and concludes with Shiva Panchamukha Sabdha Nartana. This is a semi-classical dance form which Warrior-like Dance to invoke the Veera (valour) and Raudra (wilderness / anger) rasas of Lord Shiva. It gives a real entertainment to the audience by captivating them. Perini Siva Tandavam is one of the excellent dance forms of Andhra Pradesh (Presently Telangana state) which is performed vibrantly by the performers. Semi-classical dance forms of Andhra Pradeshīesides the classical dances, there are few semi-classical dance forms of Andhra Pradesh. Musical instruments like Mridangam, Saraswati Veena, Violin, Flute, Manjira, Sruti Pette and Kanjira are used in accompaniment with the dance. Nataraja Ramakrishna, helped in bringing back the past glory and fame of this dance form. After its re-introduction, the hard efforts of Acharya Kalakrishna who is a leading exponent of Andhra Natyam and a foremost disciple of Padmasri Acharya Dr. It is considered as a blend of these two dance forms. Andhra Natyam has a striking resemblance with Bharatanatyam and Kuchipudi. Around 50 years ago, the dance form was re-introduced and re-named by the most profound contributor Padmasri Acharya Dr. Due to various reasons the dance form was banned and was at the verge of disappearing. Occasionally Ghatam (percussion musical instrument made of earthen pot), Kanjira and Tambura(Tanpura) and Sruti pette (Surpeti) are also used as an accompaniment.Īndhra Natyam is also one of the ancient traditional dance forms of Andhra Pradesh which originated as a temple dance. Mridangam, Saraswati Veena, Violin, Flute, Manjira (small hand cymbals) are the main musical instruments required for the dance. Kuchipudi is generally themed on mythology but in the recent times even social themes are taken into consideration. The dance was revived by a gifted teacher name Siddhendra Yogi who formulated the classical dance form. The dance derived its name after a small village named Kuchipudi in Krishna district. Kuchipudi is the most popular classical dance form of Andhra Pradesh. Kuchipudi is the classical dance of Andhra Pradesh. There are eight different classical dance forms in India, each belonging to an Indian state. But unfortunately, due to various reasons some of these dance forms are fading away and it is time for the Telugu people to understand the same and revive those dance forms to bring back the past glory of the rich art and culture of the state. In addition to Kuchipudi which is the classical dance of Andhra Pradesh, the state in rich in other dance forms like the semi-classical dances, folk dances and tribal dances. Since ancient times, various dance forms of Andhra Pradesh have enriched the cultural heritage of the state.
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