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3D study roadmap

Twenty-three 3D studies awaiting review.

This roadmap accompanies The Science of Chhau Dance. The viewer is ready; the cultural models are not. Each study waits for a named source, clear rights, full credit, regional accuracy, and review by the right practitioner, musician, or maker.

09first comparisons

10movement, making, and space

04held for stronger references

Release one: 9 studies

Start with clear comparisons

These studies introduce the three traditions, Mayurbhanj movement, masked expression, instruments, and one paired story.

  1. 01

    Three-style line-up

    Compare neutral figures from Mayurbhanj, Seraikella, and Purulia. Practitioners still need to review every regional label and form.

    chhau-three-styles-lineup.glb
  2. 02

    Mayurbhanj foundations

    Study chauk, dharan, and chali on one proposed rig. A named Mayurbhanj practitioner still needs to review it.

    mayurbhanj-core.glb
  3. 03

    Mayurbhanj topkas

    Place named topkas on the same rig. Practitioners have not confirmed the selection, spelling, or motion.

    mayurbhanj-topkas.glb
  4. 04

    Seraikella mask and body

    Read one fixed mask through changes in the body. A Seraikella practitioner and mask maker still need to approve the references.

    seraikella-expression.glb
  5. 05

    Purulia masked figure

    Study one proposed character. Headgear, costume, cloth motion, maker credit, and permissions remain unconfirmed.

    purulia-masked-core.glb
  6. 06

    Durga

    Present a troupe-specific Durga address and phrase. The troupe still needs to select and review the reference.

    purulia-durga.glb
  7. 07

    Mahishasura

    Pair an entrance, confrontation, and controlled fall. Troupe, movement, and safety review remain pending.

    purulia-mahishasura.glb
  8. 08

    Mask comparison

    Place Seraikella and Purulia masks beside an unmasked Mayurbhanj figure. Maker permissions and regional review remain pending.

    mask-comparison.glb
  9. 09

    Instrument collection

    Show region-labelled drums, smaller percussion, and reed instruments. Musicians still need to review every label and form.

    instrument-pack.glb

Release two: 10 studies

Add movement, making, and space

These studies add regional terms, repertoire, costume construction, props, and performance spaces.

  1. 01

    Mayurbhanj uflis

    Choose Mayurbhanj examples from source-specific lists. Practitioner selection and review remain pending.

    mayurbhanj-uflis.glb
  2. 02

    Mayurbhanj chamka

    Match chest and shoulder accents to a beat marker. Practitioner and musician review remain pending.

    mayurbhanj-chamka.glb
  3. 03

    Mayurbhanj repertoire

    Choose one excerpt with a practitioner. Piece-specific movement, costume, props, and permissions remain pending.

    mayurbhanj-repertoire.glb
  4. 04

    Seraikella Ratri

    Study one passage from Ratri. Its version, movement, mask, costume, and permissions still need verification.

    seraikella-ratri.glb
  5. 05

    Purulia technique

    Study chal, pirkiti, chhok, and ulfa. A Purulia practitioner still needs to review the terms, motion, and landing.

    purulia-technique.glb
  6. 06

    Purulia Ganesha

    Study an invocation entry. The exact mask, costume, entry, maker credit, and permissions still need approval.

    purulia-ganesha.glb
  7. 07

    Purulia mask layers

    Show the stages in one named Charida maker’s process. Work starts only with the maker’s participation and permission.

    purulia-mask-layers.glb
  8. 08

    Costume comparison

    Turn three figures for comparison. Every piece-specific or troupe-specific dress detail still needs review and permission.

    costume-comparison.glb
  9. 09

    Performance props

    Use source-based props instead of generic fantasy objects. Piece-specific practitioner and maker review remain pending.

    prop-pack.glb
  10. 10

    Arena and akhara

    Map source-based performance layouts with musicians, entry paths, and spectators. Local review remains pending.

    asar-akhada-diorama.glb

Later release: 4 studies

Wait for stronger references

Aerial movement, paired costumes, and lineage-specific repertoire need stronger motion, safety, or visual review first.

  1. 01

    Mayurbhanj jumps

    Study dumka and dian only after a guru selects the examples and a qualified specialist reviews their representation.

    mayurbhanj-jumps.glb
  2. 02

    Second Seraikella exemplar

    Choose Ardhanarishvara or Mayura with a consultant. Build the study only after approval of piece-specific references.

    seraikella-second-exemplar.glb
  3. 03

    Purulia lion vahana

    Study a two-person lion costume. Troupe-specific costume, movement, and permission records remain pending.

    purulia-lion-vahana.glb
  4. 04

    Group formations

    Show schematic transitions. Their link to named repertoire remains pending practitioner review.

    group-formation-pack.glb