Yakshagana
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The 8 Classical
dances of India
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1 Bharata Natyam
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It is a classical dance form originating in
Tamil Nadu.
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In ancient times
it was performed by Devdasis.
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Bharatanatyam is
popularly called poetry in Motion.
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2 Kathak
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It is a North Indian Classical dance form.
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The work of the
Maharaj Family of dancers (Acchan Maharaj,Shambu Maharaj,Lachhu Maharaj and
Birju Maharaj) helped in spreading the popularity of Kathak.
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3 Kathakali
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This dance form is from Kerala.
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Kathakali, the
story is enacted purely by the movements of the hands and by facial
expressions and bodily movements.
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4 Kuchipudi
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It is the
classical form of Andhra Pradesh.
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The dance is
accompanied by song which is typically carnatic music.
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The technique of
Kuchipudi makes use of fast rhythmic footwork and sculpuresque body
movements.
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5 Manipuri
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dance is a
classical dance from Manipur.
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The dancers feet
never strike the ground hard.
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Movements of the
body and feet and facial expressions in Manipuri dance are suitable and aim
at devotion and grace.
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6 Mohiniyattam
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is a dance form
from Kerala.
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It is considered
a very graceful dance meant to be performed as solo recital by women.
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7 Odissi
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Classical dance
form of Odisha (Orissa).
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Odissi is the
oldest classical dance rooted in rituals and tradition.
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It is
particularly distinguished from other classical Indian dance forms by the importance
it places upon the independent movement of head, chest and pelvis.
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8 Sattriya
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is a classical
dance form from Assam.
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It was recognized
as a classical dance by Sangeet Natak Academi on November 15, 2000.
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Sattriya Nritya
was usually performed in the Sattras (Assam monasteries) in a highly
ritialistic manner by male dancers Dance
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Classical
Dance/Exponents -
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Bharata Natyam
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Rujkmini Devi
Arundale ,Mrinalini Sarabhai, Vaijayantimala Bali, Leela Samson.
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Kuchipudi
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Raja Reddy, Radha
Reddy
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Kathakali
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Mukunda Raja (of
Kalmandalam fame)
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Manipuri
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Jhaveri Sisters
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Kathak
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Birju Maharaj ,
Sitara Devi, Sambhu Maharaj , Shovna Narayan
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MARTIAL DANCES -
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Gatka
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Punjabi
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Paika
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Orissa
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Thag Ta
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Manipur
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Kalaripayattu
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Kerala
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Choliya
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Uttaranchal
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Pang Lhabosol
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Sikkim
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FOLK DANCES OF INDIA
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Bihu
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The Bihu dance is
a folk dance from the Indian State of Assam related to the festival of Bihu.
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Bhangra
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is a folk dance
conducted by Punjab Sikh farmers to celebrate the coming of the harvest
season.
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Garba
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is a dance form
that originated in the Gujarat region.Traditionally it is performed during
the nine-day Hindu festival Navaratri.
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Jhoomar
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is a folk dance
performed during the harvest season in Punjab.
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Gidha
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is a popular folk
dance of women in Punjab. Normally, no musical instruments are accompanied
with gidha, except sometimes a dholak.
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Ghoomar
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is a traditional
women’s folk dance of Rajasthan. It is performed by groups of women in
swirling robes.
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Kummi
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is the folk dance
popular in Tamil Nadu. This is performed by women.
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Changu
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dance is a
popular dance form from Orissa. It derives its name from a kind of drum
called Changu, which invariably accompanies the dance. The dance is performed
only by women.
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Therukoothu
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is a widely
popular folk dance of Tamil Nadu.
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Raas or Dandiya
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Raas is the
traditional dance form of Gujarat, India where it is performed depicting
scenes of Holi and lila of Krishna and Radha.It is performed during Navaratri
evenings.
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Chhau dance
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is popular in
Orissa, Jharkhand and West Bengal.
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Yakshagana
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is a musical
dance drama popular in Karnataka.
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A performance usually
depicts a story from the Indian epics and puranas.
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Bamboo dance
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is tribal dance
of Nagaland. This dance form is exclusively performed by girls.
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