nadana
நடனம்The art or act of dancing, performance.
Meaning
Nadana refers to the art or act of dancing. It is a fundamental term used to describe the overall art form, encompassing its various aspects like pure dance (Nrittam), expressive dance (Nrityam), and dramatic dance (Natyam). Dancers encounter this word when discussing the different components or practitioners of the art.
In the songs
Nrittam. Ithu thooya nadanam, ithil nadana kalaignar thangal kaalgal matrum kaigalal azhagana vadivangalai uruvakkugirar.
Nritta. This is pure dance, where the dancer makes beautiful patterns with their feet and hands.
Introduction to Bharatanatyam - Chapter 2 · Unknown
Nrityam. Magizhchi, sogam, kobam allathu kaadhal pondra unarchigaludan nadana kalaignar oru kathaiyai sollum idam ithu.
Nritya. This is where the dancer tells a story with expressions like showing joy, sadness, anger, or love.
Introduction to Bharatanatyam - Chapter 2 · Unknown
Natyam. Ithu nadanathin moolam nadippathu, ithil nadana kalaignar Krishnar allathu Seethai pondra kathapathiramaga maari oru kathaiyai nadikkirar.
Natya. This is acting through dance, where the dancer becomes a character like Krishna or Sita and acts out a story.
Introduction to Bharatanatyam - Chapter 2 · Unknown
sreshta vazhangum vidai meethu, thirumathi rukmini devi avargalin nadana amaippu
Sreshta presents Vidai Meethil, a choreography of the late esteemed Srimati Rukmini Devi
Vidai Meethil Bhavani Vanthan · Papanasam Sivan