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In the Aachiyar Kuravai, Ilango Adigal describes a dance
by seven girls in a circular formation. This is a metaphor for the
seven nerambu (svaras). The seven nerambu are known as Kural (Sa),
Thutham (Ri), Kaikalai (ga), Uzhai (ma), Ili (pa), Villari (da), Tharam
(ni). This circular formation is known as a Vattapalai. Commentators
place these seven notes in a circle that has twelve places. These twelve
places are associated with the twelve zodiacs. (‘Celebrating unheard melodies’ by TM Krishna, The Hindu, Dec 25, 2010) |
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Yuko Sumida currently based in Japan worked with Michael Jackson as a dancer for over 5 years, went on tours and was featured in MJ's videos. An incredible dancer, she trained in various dance styles including Bharatanatyam. Yuko is the only Asian that Michael worked with. |
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The first aesthetician who discussed lasya in terms of desi is probably
King Bhoja. But the first ever description of desi lasyangas was
available in Sangeeta Ratnakara. Saranga Dev discusses lasyangas only in
the context of desi. Sangeeta Ratnakara mentions 10 desi lasyangas. In
Parsva Dev’s Sangeet Samaya Saar, there’s detailed description of 28
lasyangas. In his Nritta Ratnavali, Jaya Senapati enumerated 48
lasyangas. Sangeeta Chintamani mentions 28 desi lasyangas. (‘The story of lasya’ by Dr. Vibha Dadheech, Nartanam, Apr-July 2006) |
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