Shabdam

 Shabdam

"Sabdam" (also spelled as "Shabdam") is a form of traditional Indian classical dance repertoire, particularly associated with Kuchipudi, a classical dance form from South India.

In Kuchipudi, a Sabdam is a composition that typically follows the Alarippu and Jathiswaram but precedes the Varnam within the sequence of items in a traditional Kuchipudi recital.

Sabdams are unique because they combine both nritta (pure dance movements) and abhinaya (expressive storytelling). They often depict devotional or romantic themes, with the dancer portraying different characters, moods, and emotions through facial expressions, hand gestures (mudras), and body movements.

Sabdams usually have a structured format that includes rhythmic passages (nritta), expressive passages (abhinaya), and sometimes interspersed with rhythmic syllables or jathi patterns. The music for Sabdams is typically composed in a specific raga (melodic framework) and tala (rhythmic cycle).

Overall, Sabdams play a vital role in a Kuchipudi performance, offering a balance between pure dance and expressive storytelling while showcasing the dancer's versatility and proficiency in both aspects of the art form.

Sabdas: 1.Krishna Sabdam 2.Ramayana Sabdam 3.Dasavathar Sabdam 4.Thuluva Rajendar Sabdam 5.Jhenuta Sabdam 6.Mandooka Sabdam 7.Prahlada Pattabhisheka Sabdam

1.Krishna Sabdam

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YbRX_cdTap8

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wn0DR65adHY

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KgDj9l7oZBc

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KOTxy-JLpPw

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D4sR1miWUMc

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YT3RziRcptY

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L_851nayOqw

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wQbivDL_1IY

2.Ramayana Sabdam

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FVLNzsKKqY8

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G9MOEHgLCEI

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2RFN5iTXTo0

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=APYNzx9-ecQ

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lBHFNnvpoz8

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DN7nHg8kCBE

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Slr9o30wuVM

3.Dasavathar Sabdam

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R9a-thu2cKI

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4GDcyTUkevI

6.Mandooka Sabdam

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SqwEUbms2BY

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hyhzMRDidfE

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FT1BTARdUhg

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nPHE39FVnR4

https://myriadpatterns.medium.com/manduka-shabda-a-frogs-song-b32a1d6df317