Greeva Bheda (Neck Movements) in Bharatanatyam Introduction of Greeva Bheda Neck movements are important parts of most Indian classical forms. When it is performed in complete and graceful manner it increases the quality of both (Nritya) & (Abhinaya). Greeva means ‘neck’ and Bheda means ‘movements. In Indian classical dance, every movement whether it is related to eyes (Drishti), head (Shiro) or neck (Greeva) Bheda has an important role in performing arts(shastra). The neck is the backbone of the entire body. Without the movement of the neck, a dancer can’t explain the meaning of bhava(expression). So, neck movement (Greeva Bheda) has an important part of Abhinaya(acting). The people who are familiar to the art of expressions, according to them there are 4 different types of neck movements in Bharatanatyam with shloka given below: Sundari cha Tiraschina Tathaiva Parivartita Parakambita cha Bhavajnaih Greeva Chaturvidha Sundari Greeva Shloka Tiryak Chachlita Greeva Sundare...
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