Eduardo Laino - adviser and organiser of intercultural programs and events, also choreographer, stage presenter and teacher for dance
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Hindu mythology explains the origin of dance not in terms of cultural evolution, as a result of human endeavour, but as a divine manifestation of the Vedas (the holy scripts of the Hindu).
 
ODISSI, Christine Kreh-Laino and Eduardo Laino Bharathi Avireddy-Bunke
 
According to Indian mythology, dance was created in connection with drama for the entertainment of all Gods by Brahma, the creator. Shiva, the king of dance, developed the dynamic male part whereas his consort, Parvati, created the subtle female aspect. The first drama was such a great success that the saint Bharata Muni wrote down the holy script of dance, Natya Shastra, on behalf of the Gods, to pass it on to mankind for the purpose of edification. Ever since, the Indian dance serves the purpose to communicate Hindu ethics to mankind in order to enhance spiritual development.
 
Bharata Natyam Krishna & Radha
 
Today, there are seven classical Indian dance styles attributed to different regions, which can be distinguished by music, costume and technique:
 
Bharata Natyam, Mohini Attam, Kuchipudi, Odissi, Kathakali, Kathak and Manipuri.
 
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