DANCE

Indian Dances

 
Classical
Other Dances
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Indian classical dance is a misnomer, and actually refers to Natya, the sacred Hindu musical theatre styles. Its theory can be traced back to the Natya Shastra of Bharata Muni (400 BC).

  1. ‣Dances performed inside the sanctum of the temple according to the rituals were called Agama Nartanam. This was a spiritual dance form.

  2. ‣Dances performed in royal courts to the accompaniment of classical music were called Carnatakam. This was an intellectual art form.

  3. ‣Darbari Aatam form of dance appealed more to the commoners and it educated them about their religion, culture and social life. These dances were performed outside the temple precincts in the courtyards.


The main eight "dance" forms:

1.Bharatanatyam

2.Kathak

3.Kathakali

4.Kuchipudi

5.Manipuri

6.Mohiniaattam

7.Odissi

8.Sattriya

  1. ‣Kathak

  2. ‣Bharatnatyam

  3. ‣Odissi

  1. ‣Folk Dances

  2. ‣Modern Dances

...Subtle expressions that reflect emotions, movements full of energy that tell you stories from the heart...

Anandita Basu is a professional dancer and She has been performing different Indian dances around the world.


She has created an indian dance group called Kalakendra, with colombian dancers, and she has performed her dances in important theaters in different countries.