Hoskere, Divya (2026) Learning the 108 Karaṇas: Toward embodied practice and pedagogical renewal in Bharatanāṭyam. Journal of Dance Education.
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| Abstract: | Learning the 108 karaṇas, codified dance units from the ancient text Nāṭyaśāstra, offers new possibilities for embodied training, creative exploration, and pedagogical renewal in Bharatanāṭyam. As a Bharatanāṭyam dancer, I engage these possibilities through a practice-as-research (PaR) lens. Structured training in karaṇas revealed significant pedagogical potential: enhancing kinesthetic alignment, enabling both expressive and abstract choreography, and fostering aesthetic integrity. Through embodied inquiry and critical analysis of the Nāṭyaśāstra, I examine how karaṇas, often excluded from mainstream curriculum in India, can complement aḍavu-based pedagogy and support a more holistic and responsive Bharatanāṭyam education. This study contributes to ongoing conversations in dance education by centering practitioner experience as a site of pedagogical innovation in Indian classical dance. |
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| Item Type: | Journal Paper |
| Subjects: | School of Humanities > Fine Arts School of Humanities > Heritage Studies |
| Divisions: | Schools > Humanities |
| Date Deposited: | 04 Sep 2026 08:57 |
| Last Modified: | 04 Sep 2026 08:58 |
| Official URL: | https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/15290... |
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| DOI: | https://doi.org/10.1080/15290824.2025.2595667 |
| URI: | http://eprints.nias.res.in/id/eprint/3447 |
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