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India, a country known for Art, Culture, and Classical Dance. This land has seen many legends. Indian Classical dances and the costumes that were worn in them represent the state to which that dance form belongs. Every state of India has a beautiful dance of its own and this generation must know about it. With the growth of western dance forms, the craze and knowledge of Indian classical dance forms are getting on the sideline. But when top Indian classical dancers dressed in traditional attire step on a stage and perform the classical dance they can overpower all the other dances.
India has a lot of top Indian classical dancers who have their own way and grace of performing. They have taken Indian classical dance on a whole new level and are considered the SAMRATS of their field. Even the international audience is fans of these amazing artists. So, mentioned below are some of the top Indian classical dancers your kids should know about. These dancers portray the rich culture and heritage of our nation. They show the vibrancy and culture of our nation in the form of performing a
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Fine arts, classical and folk music, and dances have been practised in India for thousands of years. Bharatnatyam, Kathak, Kathakali, Kuchipudi, Manipuri, Mohiniattam, and Odissi are some of the world-famous dance genres that originated and evolved in India. Discover the Indian female classical dancers who have made important contributions to their area in this article. Mrinalini Sarabhai, Rukmini Devi Arundale, Kalamandalam Kalyanikutty Amma, and Yamini Krishnamurthy are among the many renowned Indian female classical dancers on this list.
Rukmini Devi
Rukmini Devi is regarded as one of Bharatanatyam's most illustrious artists. Her role as an artist was more than just expounding on the subject. But she was a key figure in transforming the dance form into the one we know today. Sadhir was the name given to Bharatanatyam, a vulgar dance form that was actually an extension of Devadasi dance. By removing the erotic elements and introducing instruments, Rukmini Devi revolutionised the dance. Bringing in creative costumes and accessories inspired by temple de
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Uday Shankar
Indian dancer, choreographer, actor
This article is about the dancer. For other people, see Uday Shankar (disambiguation).
Uday Shankar (born Uday Shankar Choudhary; 8 December 1900 – 26 September 1977) was an Indian dancer and choreographer, best known for creating a fusion style of dance, adapting European theatrical techniques to Indian classical dance, imbued with elements of Indian classical, folk, and tribal dance, which he later popularised in India, Europe, and the United States in the 1920s and 1930s.[1][2][3][4][5] He was a pioneer of modern dance in India.
In 1962, he was awarded by Sangeet Natak Akademi, India's The National Academy for Music, Dance and Drama, with its highest award, the Sangeet Natak Akademi Fellowship for lifetime achievement, and in 1971, the Govt. of India, awarded him its second highest civilian award the Padma Vibhushan.
Early life and education
Uday Shankar Chowdhury was born in Udaipur, Rajasthan, the eldest son of an Brahmin family with origins in Narail (pres
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