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| '''Dappaankuthu''' is a type of ] performed on the streets of ], ]. It is commonly performed to relieve ] or in celebration of an event. It is therefore equally likely in both ] processions and ] processions. It is traditionally performed to the infectious beats of '']'' music. | |||
| During funerals, the dance is perceived to pacify a departed soul when the funeral procession is taking place. In this context it is sometimes referred to as the ''savoo koothu'', or literally 'death dance'.{{Fact|date=February 2007}} | |||
| Unlike other classical Indian dances such as the ] or ], dappaankuthu is informal: it has no structured, repeated steps and dancers do not learn through formal dance classes. With its popularisation in films, daapaankuthu has become fashionable form of casual street dance amongst the urban class in the southern parts of India. | |||
| ==Etymology and Origin== | |||
| Dappaankuthu is derived from the ] words, '' 'thappu' '' (or '' 'adi' '') and '' 'koothu' '', which respectively mean 'beat' or the instrument which creates sound while beating (which is used as a percussion instrument during the performance), and 'dance' in classical Tamil. | |||
| This dance originated from an ancient nomadic group called ''Narikuravars'' who used metal containers (usually tin-cans) as percussion instruments while singing.{{Fact|date=February 2007}} Because of its simplicity and the absence of laid-down rules or patterns, it became popular initially with the economically downtrodden people in Tamil Nadu. | |||
| ==Musical Instruments== | |||
| A percussion instrument called ''tharai thappattai'', resembling a ] without the jingles, is used for dappaankuthu. Unlike normal tambourines, this requires a wooden apparatus (or a stick) to play. A customised trumpet is also sometimes employed. The ''thappu'' is made up of calf's skin. Before playing this instrument, people normally will make that warm. The reason behind playing this instrument in death houses is to reduce or to suppress the sound of crying or to inform others about the death in the villages of Tamil Nadu. | |||
| ==Outfit and embellishments== | |||
| Even though any attire can be worn when one dances the dappaankuthu, a '']'' (colourful cloth wrapped around the waist) is commonly worn and most preferable, with the bottom raised and folded upwards over the knees in the middle. Ideally, it should be worn over a ''pattapatti'' (lined trousers). The shirt worn would have only two or three buttons in place, while the chest portion is left wide open and at the lower part of the shirt is knotted (using the two portions of the shirt). It is also common to tie a ] or ] around one's forehead and/or wrist. | |||
| It is considered polite or a gesture of admiration to mark time by ] and ] loudly when someone else is dancing the dappaankuthu. Spectators are also known to set off ] on the ground during the performance. | |||
| Facial expressions are employed for effect by the dancers. For example, the ], folded over and held in position with the front teeth, is brought out at regular intervals. | |||
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