Folk Dance Kolattam :-
Kolattam
or "the stick dance", is one of the most popular dance narratives in
Andhra Pradesh. The name Kolattam has been derived from Kol (a small stick) and
Attam (play), describing its very nature. It is also called as Kolannalu
or Kolkolannalu. In Sanskrit, it is referred to as Hallisaka
and Dandarasaka. In ancient days females dancers played Kolattam in temple halls
as an offering to the Lord Ganesha.But now its also played by male dancers.
The
Kolattam group comprises dancers ranging from 8 to 40 where they are grouped in
pairs. . Kolattam begins with the
formation of a big circle consisting of all the members of the troupe, which
later splits into two, one within the other.
Musical Instrument Used In Kolattam:-
The musical instruments which they use to create music are
mridangam, harmonium, cymbal players and few times clarinet. Each performer holds up two sticks one in
each hand that are decorated with coloured strings or bells at its end. The
sticks provide the main rhythm.
Different verses and beats are used in the songs including prayers, duets, or
tales expressing Bhakti, Sringara, Karuna and Virarasa.
Costumes of Kolattam Dance:-
The dancers of the Kolattam Dance are known as Hallisaka. They look
gorgeous in their brightly colored costumes and jewelry as they speak out the
words of their talas and keep in step with each other. Their skirts flow around
the stage and make the ambience all the more beautiful. The men wear the anklet
bells, dhoti, handkerchief over the neck and white color shirt.
Picture of Kolattam Dance:-
Video's of Kolattam Dance :-
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