• SIVARAMAN.P

This chapter, with a general introduction, explains the title of the thesis, the chapterisation, the definition of the problem, the scope of the research, the objectives, the methodology, the original contribution. 1. The title Innovative male dancers taking the art of South Indian classical dance. 1. 2. Chapterisation Literary sources (male dancing in literature) Nataraja, the supreme deity of Indian dance art which is related with Indian mythology, is the great iconic symbol of male dance. Description of Nataraja dance is given in the books like Natyasasthra, Vishnu Dharmothara, Nritha rathnavali and Dasaroopaka etc. The Indian epics like Ramayana and Mahabharatha also describe the male dancing. Chapter -2- Gurus through their tradition. This chapter describes the contribution of Tanjore quartet and their followers, Vempathi traditions and other traditions in kuchipudi, different styles and contributions of Gurus from Pattikkamthodi Ravunnimenon to Kalamandalam Krishnan Nair in Kathakali. Chapter -3- Various dance forms exclusively for male. How Kathakali, the thandava dance became male oriented art and its vigorous elements in advances are described. The male participation of Bharathanatyam and Kuchipudi also is portrayed. Chapter -4- Role of male dancers in 19th century. The important of male dancers and their roles in developing Indian dance art and culture are described.

INNOVATIVE MALE DANCERS TAKING THE ART OF SOUTH INDIAN CLASSICAL DANCE

"INNOVATIVE MALE DANCERS TAKING THE ART OF SOUTH INDIAN CLASSICAL DANCE", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.8, Issue 4, page no.421-427, April-2021, Available :http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2104258.pdf

"INNOVATIVE MALE DANCERS TAKING THE ART OF SOUTH INDIAN CLASSICAL DANCE", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org | UGC and issn Approved), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.8, Issue 4, page no. pp421-427, April-2021, Available at : http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2104258.pdf