Abhinaya (Action):
The
dance which is performed in its gestures singing songs
with its expression of meaning and emotions is called
Abhinaya. In this dance, the dancer can make the audience
laugh or cry. The performance of Abhinaya in Odissi
dance has occupied a special seat among the Abhinayas'
of other classical dance forms. In this, feelings
are expressed according to the meaning of each word
through Mudra (posture) which is not used in other
classical dances in so much quantities of Mudra. So,
the process of Abhinaya in Odissi dance is exclusive
compared to other dances. Different "Mudras"
(postures) are to be seen in this Dance.
