Dancing bodies of devotion: fluid gestures in Bharata natyam
<Span><span>This ethnography examines how contemporary dancers of Bharata Natyam, a traditionally Hindu storytelling dance form, embody Buddhist, Muslim, Christian and Jain narratives. These dancers choreographically adapt various religious identities and ideas in order to emphasize plur...
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| Format: | Electronic Book |
| Language: | English |
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Lanham, Maryland
Lexington Books
2014
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| In: | Year: 2014 |
| Series/Journal: | Studies in body and religion
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| Further subjects: | B
Dance
Religious aspects
B GAMES ; Travel Games B Bharata natya B Religion B Dance B Electronic books B Bharata Natyam B GAMES ; Reference B Dance ; Religious aspects B India |
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| Summary: | <Span><span>This ethnography examines how contemporary dancers of Bharata Natyam, a traditionally Hindu storytelling dance form, embody Buddhist, Muslim, Christian and Jain narratives. These dancers choreographically adapt various religious identities and ideas in order to emphasize pluralistic cultural and ethical dimensions in their work. Through the dancing body, multiple religious and secular interpretations are able to co-exist.</span></span> |
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| Item Description: | Includes bibliographical references and index. - Print version record |
| ISBN: | 0739187295 |