Vajira Chitrasena
| Vijira Chitrasena | |
|---|---|
| Occupation | dancer, dance teacher |
| Organization | Chitrasena-Vajira Dance Foundation |
| Known for | first Sri Lankan female Kandyan dancer |
| Spouse(s) | Chitrasena (m. 1951 – 2004) |
What is Sabaragamuwa dance?
The Sabaragamuwa dance style is performed to worship the God of Saman. Typically, this dance is exclusively performed in Ratnapura. What’s more, this dance style is a combination of both Kandyan Dance and Low country Dance. Both male and female dancers are allowed to perform this dance.
What is Low Country dance?
Dances in low country are highly ritualistic. This form of dance is performed to appease evil spirits which cause sickness and is thus called ‘Devil Dance’. The dancers wear masks depicting many characters varied in forms of bird, demons, reptiles, etc. It has two contents of Devil dance and Deity Dance.
Who has done PHD in Kathak?
Dr. Vibha Dadheech has received the Life-time Achievement Award 2015 at the 25th Gopi Krishna Mahotsav, Mumbai for serving Kathak for over 50 years….Vibha Dadheech.
| Dr Vibha Dadheech | |
|---|---|
| Years active | since 1963 |
| Dances | Kathak |
Who created Kandyan dance?
Kandyan dancing is popularly known as Udarata Natum derived its name from the traditional dance forms peculiar to the central region of Sri Lanka. The origin of Kandyan dancing can be traced back to the time of the Nayakkar rulers who ascended the throne of the Kandyan Kingdom 300 years ago.
What is famous dance in Bhutan?
Cham Dance is the traditional dance of Bhutan. It involves a series of masked dances, which are usually performed by monks and laymen, wearing colourful costumes. These dances are vibrant and lively and are performed during Tshechus, the annual Bhutanese festival.
What is Sri Lanka dance?
There are three main styles of Sri Lankan classical dance: The Kandyan dances of the Hill Country, known as Uda Rata Natum; The low country dances of the southern plains, known as Pahatha Rata Natum; Sabaragamuwa dances, or Sabaragamuwa Natum.
What is Pahatharata dance?
Dances in low country are highly ritualistic. This form of dance is performed to appease evil spirits which causes sickness and is thus called ‘Devil Dance’. The dancers wear masks depicting many characters varied in forms of bird, demons, reptiles, etc.
