Dance Forms

Kathak

The dance form Kathak draws its name from the word ‘Katha’, which means a ‘story’. Kathak dancers are ancient storytellers…

Bharatanatyam

Bharatanatyam is India’s oldest dance form and is one of the eight officially designated ‘cultural’ dance forms in the country.…

Mohiniyattam

Mohiniyattam translates literally to the ‘Dance of Mohini’, a legendary enchantress who is said to be an avatar of Lord…

Kathakali

Kathakali, or ‘story play,’ is among Kerala’s most famous contributions to the realm of performance arts. It is one of…

Odissi

Odissi is a popular classical dance form of India, that is deeply rooted in the Eastern State of Odisha. Its…

Kuchipudi

In the cultural bastion of Andhra Pradesh, Kuchipudi shines as one among its foremost contributions to Indian Art. The iconic…

Folk

Folk dances are anthems of the common man, derived straight from the soul of the Indian subcontinent. While there are…

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