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Indian Dances Classical Indian Dances are usually always spiritual in content. Most of classical dances have some sort of religious or mythological themes. Indian dance is divided into - Nritya - the combination  of rhythm
with expression and Natya - the dramatic element. Facial expression,
eye movement and hand postures are some of the characteristic features of
Indian classical dances. Indian mythology and religious scriptures provide
details about music and dances in ancient times. Nataraja or God Shiva is
considered as the as the original creator of rhythm in Universe. Narad Muni
(a sage) is the patron of Music and dances numerous. In Indian mythology Gandharvas (demigods) were the great promoters of music and dances. Rambha, Maineka, Urvashi were some of the famous Apsara´s (court dancers) of Lord Indra (King of demigods). The most popular classical dance styles seen in the India are:
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Classical Music Hindustani music is from North India. Dhrupad is the older style of Hindustani music, now 
rare. Carnatic music is the music of South India, different in many of its
terms and formal demands, although similar in overall outline. Both
probably have a common origin. Indian music is based on melody. The melody
is brought out through the medium of the raga. Typically, a taal is
played on the percussion instrument to accompany the performer. Although the
total number of ragas in Hindustani classical music was as big as
300, several of them have been lost over the centuries. About 100 ragas
are known and performed these days. Indian music can be learnt mainly
through listening and practice. It is very helpful to have a Guru to teach
if anyone is seriously interested in Indian classical music.
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