AbhinayaAbhinaya (Sanskrit abhi- 'towards' + nii- 'leading/guide') is the art of expression in Indian aesthetics. More accurately it means "leading an audience towards" the experience (bhava) of a sentiment (rasa).
The concept, derived from Bharata Muni's Natya Shastra, is used as an integral part of all Indian classical dance styles Sāttvika Abhinaya is the mental message, emotion or image communicated with the audience through the performer's own inner emotions. The dancer or actor has to use experience, something authentic, to capture the audience and to elicit an empathetic response. The human activity in other words, is traditionally classified as belonging to the mind, voice and body. Bharatha Muni in Natyashastra mentioned that sathva is something originated in mind. *Text from Wikipedia |
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Classes
Advanced Level (Level 8-10)
"Abhinaya," as Maya says, "is both vertical and horizontal." In this unique course the dancer begins to approach abhinaya from a different angle: one that allows for exploration of one's emotions, how they are portrayed through the body, and the dancer's relationship to the external: music, lyric, and movement.
"Abhinaya," as Maya says, "is both vertical and horizontal." In this unique course the dancer begins to approach abhinaya from a different angle: one that allows for exploration of one's emotions, how they are portrayed through the body, and the dancer's relationship to the external: music, lyric, and movement.