Alarippu

The Alarippu (meaning flowering bud) is traditionally the first dance piece that Bharatanatyam dancers learn and perform in this type of classical dance recital.[1][2] The Alarippu was created in five different talas by the four brothers historical

(verbal percussionist) and a mrudangist. While dancing this piece shows basic steps. It contains no abhinaya (facial expressions). [3] The act is entirely based on rhythm and is focused on relaxing the body of the dancer, thereby relaxing their mind and symbolizes their awakening.[4]

References

Faubion Bowers (1953). "The dance in India". Columbia University Press: 48–50. {{cite journal}}: Cite journal requires |journal= (help)
Roy, Sujoya (15 June 2005). For Ganesh, Remover of Obstacles. iUniverse, Inc. p. 219. ISBN 0-595-34556-5.
Ragini Devi (1 July 2002). Dance Dialects of India (3 ed.). Motilal Banarsidass Pub. pp. 56. ISBN 81-208-0674-3.
Vatsayan, Kapila (15 June 2003). The Square and the Circle of the Indian Arts. Abhinav Publications. p. 81. ISBN 81-7017-362-0.

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[1] Faubion Bowers (1953). "The dance in India". Columbia University Press: 48–50. {{cite journal}}: Cite journal requires |journal= (help)

[2] Roy, Sujoya (15 June 2005). For Ganesh, Remover of Obstacles. iUniverse, Inc. p. 219. ISBN 0-595-34556-5.

[3] Ragini Devi (1 July 2002). Dance Dialects of India (3 ed.). Motilal Banarsidass Pub. pp. 56. ISBN 81-208-0674-3.

[4] Vatsayan, Kapila (15 June 2003). The Square and the Circle of the Indian Arts. Abhinav Publications. p. 81. ISBN 81-7017-362-0.