In Kathak dance, this is known as a "Paran-Amad"

"Paran" is a highly energetic composition usually set to a pakhwaj. "Amad" is very soft, delicate movements. It is a combination of tandava (vigorous masculine) and lasya (gentle feminine) movements.

The story I heard is that when Kathak was brought into the courts for entertainment, Paran Judi Amad was created to “wow” the spectators with its huge contrasts of force mixed with gentleness.


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