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Manipuri dance numbers

Title
Manipuri dance numbers [electronic resource] / dance and music composed by Guru Bipin Singh.
Publication
1972 or later.

Available Online

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Details

Additional Authors
  • Jhaveri, Ranjana
  • Jhaverī, Darśanā
  • Kalāvatī Devī
  • Patel, Priti
  • Bannerjee, Sruti
  • Devi, Latasana
  • Singh, Bipin, 1918-
  • Jhaveri Sisters.
  • Manipuri Nartanalaya.
  • DHCA.
Description
1 streaming video file (NTSC) (176 min.) : sd., col.
Subjects
Genre/Form
  • Dance.
  • Video.
Note
  • Title from original container and accompanying outline.
  • For accompanying syllabus and other materials, in English, see *MGZR Manipuri dance [Clippings].
Access (note)
  • Patrons can access streaming video file only at the Library for the Performing Arts.
Performer (note)
  • Dancers: Ranjana Jhaveri, Darshana Jhaveri, Kalavati Devi, Priti Patel, Sruti Bannerjee, and Latasana Devi of Manipuri Nartanalaya.
  • Singers: Guru Bipin Singh, Atashi Chatterjee, Ibeyaima Devi, and Kalavati Devi.
  • Drummer: Birmangal Singh.
  • Conductor: Guru Bipin Singh.
Funding (note)
  • Preservation of this video was supported by a grant from the National Historical Publications and Records Commission.
Contents
  • (ca. 58 min.). Mangalacharan / invocation to Krishna ; performed by Priti and Sruti -- Shadanga prabandha / performed by Priti and Sruti -- Abhisarika / Radha sets out through inclement weather to meet Krishna ; performed by Priti -- Shukasari dwandwa / the male and female parrots Shuka and Sari quarrel over the relative merits of Krishna and Radha ; performed by Priti and Sruti -- Anangakshep / Radha, separated from Krishna, accuses Ananga, the god of love, of mistaking her for Shiva and burning her in revenge ; performed by Darshana -- Tanum / performed by Priti and Sruti.
  • (ca. 55 min.). Krishna nartan / dance of Krishna ; performed by Sruti -- Sakshat darshan / Radha describes her lovesickness since seeing Krishna's beauty ; performed by Darshana -- Nannichuri / the young Krishna and his brother Balaram steal butter in the absence of their mother Yashoda ; performed by Priti and Sruti -- Manini Radha / dance based on five nayikabhedas (states of heroines in love) ; performed by Priti -- Gopras [announced on tape as Dandaras (?) of Goshthaleela] / cowherds' dance with sticks ; performed by Latasana and Sruti -- Mridu-uddhata Krishna nartan / virtuosic dance by Krishna in the tandava mode ; performed by Priti.
  • (ca. 50 min.). Vipralambha shringar / Radha describes her love for Krishna, then accuses the god of love of mistaking her for Shiva and burning her in revenge ; performed by Sruti -- Swaraprabandha / performed by Darshana -- Bajikarkhel / Krishna, in the guise of an aerialist, pleases Radha with his acrobatic feats ; performed by Priti and Latasana -- Anangakshep / traditional composition ; Radha, separated from Krishna, accuses Ananga, the god of love, of mistaking her for Shiva and burning her in revenge ; performed by Ranjana.
  • (12 min.). Kanduk khel / the young Krishna and his brother Balaram play ball ; performed by Priti and Sruti -- Bajikar vesh / Krishna, in the guise of an aerialist, pleases Radha with his acrobatic feats ; performed by Priti and Latasana.
Call Number
*MGZIDF 9003
OCLC
NYPY95-F654
Title
Manipuri dance numbers [electronic resource] / dance and music composed by Guru Bipin Singh.
Imprint
1972 or later.
Country of Producing Entity
India.
Performer
Dancers: Ranjana Jhaveri, Darshana Jhaveri, Kalavati Devi, Priti Patel, Sruti Bannerjee, and Latasana Devi of Manipuri Nartanalaya.
Singers: Guru Bipin Singh, Atashi Chatterjee, Ibeyaima Devi, and Kalavati Devi.
Drummer: Birmangal Singh.
Conductor: Guru Bipin Singh.
Restricted Access
Patrons can access streaming video file only at the Library for the Performing Arts.
Funding
Preservation of this video was supported by a grant from the National Historical Publications and Records Commission.
Local Note
Former call number: *MGZIC 9-4771.
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Local Subject
Manipuri dance.
Added Author
Jhaveri, Ranjana, dancer.
Jhaverī, Darśanā, dancer.
Kalāvatī Devī, dancer. Singer
Patel, Priti, dancer.
Bannerjee, Sruti, dancer.
Devi, Latasana, dancer.
Singh, Bipin, 1918- Teacher
Jhaveri Sisters.
Manipuri Nartanalaya.
DHCA.
Research Call Number
*MGZIDF 9003
*MGZIC 9-4771 (former)
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