Dance, Dance, Wherever You May Be

Synopsis: Explores the three basic principles of ancient Indian theatre and dance: rhythm, shape and expression. Uses demonstration group of junior school dancers and another of secondary school dancers. Highlights include a section of ‘murdas’, the exquisite hand gestures that take on the form of exotic birds, fish and flowers to accentuate facial expression. Also explains the Indian dance and mime tradition as prayer, celebration and storytelling, often inspired by classical literature.*
Language: English
Country: Great Britain
Medium: Video; Videocassette. VHS. col. 35 min.
Year of production: 1990
Availability: Sale; 2001 sale: £14.95 (inclusive)
Notes: Reviewed by Norma Cohen in TES, 3 March 1990, p.36
Uses: Dance students at A/AS level; dance teachers.
Subjects: Dance
Keywords: Indian dance

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