Shyamali
Performing the Thali dance: Standing on the sharp edged rim
of a large brass plate, in 1978 (right), Shyamali flipped the candle
laden smaller plates upside down in time to the dance rhythm. The plates
were righted again in time on musical beats before they could fall from
her hands. There are no gimmicks, like glue, or adhesives, employed
to keep the plates from falling. Only concentration and practice keep
the plates in place.
Acrobatic Orissi movement (center). Abhinaya expressions are used in story telling dances (below). Click photos to see more pictures. |
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