Innovative presentations:
‘Naadhalayaa Nattiya’ is the most innovative, powerful and soulful
form of typical Bharathanattiyam. Nadhaswaram and Thavil accompany the traditional
dance here. Jathis and Korvais give the extract to Naadha and Thala (Naadha & Layaa).
The presentation is twinkling from past 26 years.
Naadhalayaa Nattiyam is one of the most sophisticated and graceful
forms of classical dance.
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‘Naadha or music’ from vocal, nadhaswaram and violin
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‘Layaa or rhythm’ from nattuvangam, thavil and mrudhangam
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'Nattiya or dance’ as rhythmic movements of pure aesthetic value
and expressions
Naadhalayaa Nattiyam is almost all performed in temples as a form
of prayer as well as offering to God.
Vibrant style of Bharathanattiyam by 'Naadhalayaa Nattiya Kalai
Arasiyar', Chinnamanur sisters, A. Chitra - A. Sujatha and their students is always
a special treat for dance lovers.
Many of accompanying artists of Chinnamanur sisters are also working
as lecturers in Dept. of music, Annamalai University.
Awards and appreciations:
They had won several awards to their credit. Their performances
had been appreciated in many magazines and dailies like The Hindu, Dhinamani, Dhinamalar,
Dhinathandhi, Muthaaram, Vasandham, India Today, Times of India, etc.
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