Monday, 9 June 2014

How To Wear The Proper Bharatanatyam Costume

By Sally Delacruz


Classical dances are basically necessary for every place. If you are in Tamil, Nadu, India, you will get to know more about bharatanatyam los angeles . The said classical dance is a basic form of a dance that follows the rules of the Natya Shastra. Natya Shastra is the ancient Indian treatise for performing arts that encompasses theater, dance, and music.

The dance is basically a pure manifestation of a human body's metaphysical element of fire. It is also the kind of dance that you can only learn from one teacher. Before you can appear and perform in public in Los Angeles, CA, you will need to spend years and years learning and practicing the said dance.

The dancers have costumes to wear during the dance. The women can choose between two styles. The first is the saree style and the other is the pyjama style. When wearing the costumes, they will usually pair it with silk sarees with golden zari embroidery designs. When the pleats open, it does so beautifully especially when the dancers execute a particular posture.

If you think that the pyjama style is the best option for you, then you just need to find a place where you can obtain this costume. The costume can only be obtained either by renting or buying them. Of course, it is possible to make one on your own but it might be a bit difficult. Renting or buying online is a possible option for you too.

If you plan to use the pyjama style, you have to get four parts for your costume. The upper part is a blouse while the lower part is the pyjama. You also need to have a small fan that you will wrap around your waist. In addition to that, there is the pallu that is meant to be draped over your bosom.

There are different jewelry you will have to wear when you are involved in a performance. You need to get a jumka which is an earring with upward extensions. The nathni is a common accessory when dancing an Indian classical dance too. The Oddiyanam, vaanki, surya, chandra, mattal, ghungroo, mala, and chudiya should be purchased too.

The name of the said jewelries are definitely rare. However, these are not jewelries that are difficult to find. Just like the dresses, you have the option of renting them or buying them. If you have troubles with looking for them in the nearby store, then you just have to find them over on the Internet.

Accessorizing your hair should be a given too. When styling the hair, it is a must for you to use a Kunjalam. That will help you with your braids. You will also need to have a flower string or gajra. It does not matter if it is real or fake. Some handy items to have for styling the hair are hair extensions, rubber bands, and black string.

Use proper make up. You have to wear eye shadows that match the dress, put on face powder, blush, red lip color, mascara, liquid foundation, and eyeliner too. A scarlet nail polish should be used as well. You have to obtain a Kohl or Alta for this.




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