Category: Classical Dance
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Natraj Gopi Krishna: Indian Cinema’s Youngest Choreographer & King of Dance
Natraj Gopi Krishna was born into a family of Kathak dancers. His maternal grandfather Pandit Sukhdev Maharaj was a teacher of Kathak and his aunt Sitara Devi was a Kathak dancer who has performed around the world. When he was 11 years old, Gopi Krishna began training under his…
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NDA DANCE FEATURE: KATHAKALI ~ the traditional dance of Kerala
Kathakali is one of the oldest theatre forms in the world. It originated in the area of southwestern India now known as the state of Kerala. Kathakali is a group presentation, in which dancers take various roles in performances traditionally based on themes from Hindu mythology, especially the two epics,…
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NDA DANCE FEATURE : ODISSI ~ Classical Dance of India’s Eastern State
In this article we explore the history & traditions of Odissi. Odissi (Orissi) dance is an Indian classical dance from the Eastern state of Odissa. It has a long, yet broken tradition. Although dance in Odissa may be traced back more than 2000 years, it was brought to near extinction…
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