Classical Dances
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Bharatanatyam is classical dance of Tamil Nadu
Kathak is classical dance of Uttar Pradesh (North India)
Kathakali is classical dance-drama of Kerala
Odissi is classical dance of Odisha
Kuchipudi is classical dance of Andhra Pradesh
Manipuri is classical dance of Manipur
Mohiniyattam is classical dance of Kerala performed by women
Sattriya is classical dance of Assam, recognized in 2000
India has 8 recognized classical dance forms
Bharatanatyam originated from Natya Shastra by Bharata Muni
Rukmini Devi Arundale revived Bharatanatyam in modern era
Birju Maharaj was legendary Kathak dancer of Lucknow gharana
Kelucharan Mohapatra was legendary Odissi dance maestro
Sonal Mansingh is renowned Bharatanatyam and Odissi dancer
Kathakali uses elaborate makeup and costumes depicting mythology
Abhinaya Darpana by Nandikeshvara is treatise on dance
Tandava is vigorous dance of Lord Shiva
Lasya is graceful dance form associated with Goddess Parvati
Padma Subrahmanyam is famous Bharatanatyam exponent
Guru Bipin Singh popularized Manipuri dance across India
Alarippu is the opening piece in Bharatanatyam recital
Vallathol Narayana Menon revived Kathakali through Kerala Kalamandalam