Jugalbandi: What is Fusion Dance?

What is Jugalbandi? Indian Fusion Dance A fusion is always in trend and is an all-time favorite for a sophisticated set of audiences. Jugalbandi dance performances have always been applauded, and when it comes to a Bharatanatyam and Kathak fusion, it is sublime! Here, I am with one where I aim to blend the features of both into one single performance. Here is a perfect jugalbandhi fusion dance, encompassing the lasya bhava of Bharatanatyam and drut laya of Kathak, choreographed on the breathtaking song by Shankar Mahadevan, Breathless ! I will discuss some of the individual characteristics of both dance forms before I talk about a Jugalbandi. When it comes to Bharatanatyam, apart from all other things, I would like to stress the importance of body postures. The body movements of a dancer, along with his/her ways of carrying the body in a flow, play a remarkable role in the success of the performance. These are further complemented by their facial expressions. The whole body, from the t...