Description: This book is a definitive directory of India’s eight recognized classical dance forms as sanctioned by the Sangeet Natak Akademi. It traces the roots of Indian dance back to the Natya Shastra by Bharat Muni and the Abhinaya Darpan by Nandikesvarama.
Key Highlights:
Dance Classification: Covers all major forms: Bharatnatyam (Tamil Nadu), Kathak (Uttar Pradesh), Kuchipudi (Andhra Pradesh), Kathakali and Mohiniyattam (Kerala), Manipuri (Manipur), Sattriya (Assam), and Odissi (Odisha).
Celebrated Artists: Lists world-renowned exponents such as Rukmini Devi Arundale (Bharatnatyam), Birju Maharaj (Kathak), and the Jhaveri Sisters (Manipuri).
Philosophical Foundations: Explains the dual nature of dance—Lasya (Feminine/Parvati) and Tandava (Masculine/Shiva).
Contemporary Recognition: Identifies modern-day icons like Narthaki Nataraj and Sonal Mansingh.
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