Odissi
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Gitabhinaya is also known as Sa-abhinaya nritta. These are abhinaya pieces where in the songs are generally well known compositions of poets like Jayadeva, Upendrabhajadev or Banmali Das. The dancer attempts to convey the Sthãyibhãva of the song by interpreting the meaning of the words of the song in a variety of ways. She uses the combined languge of hand gestures, facial expressions and body movements to communicate the meaning and the bhãva of the lyrics. Like the Padams in BharatNatyam, she expresses them through SanchÞribhãvas.
Ashtapadis of Gita Govinda are an essential part of an Odissi recital. Various types of NãYIKãs ( heroines) cn be found in this classic collection of poetry. And it is a true test of the dancer's competence in presenting the various shades present in the lyrics of the padas.
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