Different styles of dances in Andhra Pradesh are based on authoritative works-Xizhu's performance mirror and Linghai. It is further divided into "Nattuva Mala" and "Drama Mala". "Nattuva Mala" includes two types-sacrificial dance, which is performed on the sacrificial platform of the temple; Galica dance, performed in the so-called "good account" Nattuva Mala can be divided into three types, namely, ritual dance of worshipping God, Galica dance of intellectuals and holy dance of ordinary people. "Drama Spicy" is a kind of dance drama, which is performed by a professional troupe. This kind of troupe has only male actors, and the female roles are also played by male actors.
The earliest original Telugu drama may be Piri Saligan's Yellow Moon. 1880, commercial troupes began to perform in andhra Pradesh together with Talwada Troupe which toured from Maharashtra. Then I came to Sangl Opera Troupe in Andhra Pradesh, Pune and Bavaliwala Palcy Opera Troupe in Mumbai. Other performing arts forms in Andhra Pradesh include:
Taurup Marata: This is a puppet shadow play, a fascinating folk art. Props are some leather puppets, coated with thick pigments, which the locals call "Lu Tao Bomaru". Most of these images are mythical figures, taken from two famous epics, Mahabharata and Ramayana. These people who can't move by themselves are controlled by bamboo poles, and behind them are gorgeous lights. The fine and complicated percussion instruments and lyrical explanations reflect the aesthetic taste of this traditional folk entertainment.
Veranadyam: This is a dance of the great god Shiva. Shiva was so angry at the humiliation of his first wife, Sadie Tippi, that she created Piropoda with the rest of her hair. Pelomoshiti people claim to be descendants of Pelopoda. They often perform this energetic dance in De La Salaman, accompanied by Tamboura, Solana, Doru, Tasha and veerman. De La Shalaman is located in the eastern Godavari region of Andhra Pradesh, which is considered to be the birthplace of Deshawatega, a native of Robortella.
Buta Bomaru: This is a mask dance, a typical folk dance. Buta Bomaru, which means "basket", is a toy-like thing made of bark, hay and cow dung. Each dancer wears different masks on his head and shoulders, which makes his body look big when he performs. They should dance with the sound rhythm without words, which makes their dance more colorful.
Depp: This is a percussion instrument. This is a drum made of sheepskin and wood. It looks like a long drum. Beat with a drum to form a rhythm. Its strong voice will only be softer when accompanied by 16 to 20 dancers wearing foot bells. Arranging a group of Dapu dances in front of the parade is one of the local customs in Telangana. Whether the parade is organized for "Jadra" or for other festivals or wedding ceremonies, this kind of performance has actually become an activity to show the power of percussion instruments in dance.
Chindu Pagawatan: As a colorful dance with gorgeous costumes, it is a dynamic art form. The performers wore heavy makeup and their costumes were bright and colorful. They danced to the music played by cymbals, drums and organs. Dance often plays fairy tales, and the audience is mostly villagers. The performance is often applauded by the whole house.
Tapetaguru: This is the dance of the rain god. This is a prayer dance. It expresses the demand for God's rain with vigor, rhythm and speed. This kind of dance is also performed in festivals. During the performance, 15 to 20 artists tied drums around their necks and performed frightening stunts with thrilling beats.
Rambaldi dance: A dance of Bangala people, usually related to daily work, such as harvesting, planting and sowing. Bangala people are semi-nomadic tribes and can be seen everywhere in Andhra Pradesh. The dancers of rumba dance wear clothes covered with glass beads and lenses, ivory bracelets, copper anklets and gorgeous jewels. They follow the natural rhythm and express their happy mood with countless colors. In many activities, the scene of rumba dancing is always the most wonderful.
This is a cupping dance. Bonalu Festival is a popular folk festival in Telangana. During the festival, female dancers in bright costumes performed a top can dance (Bonalu) to celebrate. They danced to the music and praised their village god Mohanjali. The male dancer is called Portala. They wore green neem leaves around their waist and followed the actress to the temple, waving whips all the way, adding a strong color to the already noisy speakers and deafening knocking.
Dimsa Dance: A tribal folk dance popular among tribes in mountainous areas. 10 to 15 women lined up, and some of them were playing musical instruments. They danced to the beat of instruments such as Mori, Tuduma and Dapp, praising the local gods. In Visakhapatnam County, dances are usually performed at local fairs and festivals. Women wear typical tribal costumes and decorations.