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'''Vazhuvur''' (or '''Vizhuvur''') is one style of [[Bharatanatyam]], an Indian classical dance.<ref>{{cite web |author=Rupa Srikanth |date=2016-07-25 |title=Snapshots in succession |url=https://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-features/tp-editorialfeatures/snapshots-in-succession/article2797168.ece |publisher=[[The Hindu]] |access-date=2025-04-13}}</ref><br />
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Distinctive features include:<br />
*rich ''sringar''{{Definition needed|date=November 2021}} elements<br />
*wide range of dancing pace<br />
*softer facial ''[[abhinaya]]''<br />
*extremely elaborate movements<br />
*deep sitting positions<br />
*variety of positions on the floor<br />
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In the older, [[Pandanallur style]] ''pani''{{Definition needed|date=November 2021}}, ''[[abhinaya]]'' is more ritualistic (i.e. in conformity with the rules as set by the ancient texts) than realistic, so the spectators are supposed know the rules to appreciate it. The Vazhuvur ''pani'' evolved later than the Pandanallur, and while this did not deviate from the rules of the performing arts treatise ''[[Natya Shastra]]'', it adopted the ''abhinayas'' that were relatively more realistic. However, some contemporary Bharatanatyam dancers, such as seen in the external link below, have created several transitional sub-styles. This style of Bharatanatyam was made famous and was introduced by [[Vazhuvoor Ramaiah Pillai]] and his ancestors.<br />
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More distinct characteristics include:<br />
*performance begins with a ''[[Thodaya mangalam]]''{{Definition needed|date=November 2021}} in praise of [[Lord Gnana Sabesar]] of Vazhuvoor<br />
*the dancer starts the performance while entering the stage from the wings<br />
*static postures are performed, most often in the ''[[tillana]]'', to break the monotony and to add the variety of rhythms <br />
*the ''jatis,'' or distinct segments of choreography'','' have more ''[[korvais]]'' (intervals), which creates a suspense effect<br />
*the dancer's torso from the waist up is slightly bent forward<br />
*the ''[[adavu]]s'' flow smoothly, with rare abrupt movements <br />
*beautiful leaps are introduced into every ''jati''<br />
*''abhinaya'' is subtle with more ''[[natyadharmi]]'' (spontaneous expressions), so the presentation is not "overdone"<br />
*''[[lasya]]'' dominates ''[[tandava]]''<br />
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==References==<br />
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