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Classical Indian dance - Definition and Overview |
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Classical Indian dance is any dance form that is based on Natya Shastra, and currently comprises
Bharata Natyam
Odissi
Mohiniattam
Kuchipudi
Note that Manipuri is clearly distinct from the above four.
Some also include
- classical dances of Assam:
- Sattriya,
- Savaguwa and Rang-guwa Ojapali dance
- Dewgharar Dev-Natir Nritya
- the North Indian dance forms of Persian origin, such as Kathak
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Example Usage of Classical |
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robbiegriggs: is an utter Philistine when it comes to Classical music. So, I've created a few Pandora stations as a sort of self-study. Now, Arvo Part. |
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marziehg: Punk rocks eh? @god striked me as being more into Classical... or shofars or didgeridoos or something... |
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kevinjamieson: http://twitpic.com/p4ysp - Just booked tickets for this years 'Classical Spectacular', always wanted to go to sing my head off. LOL. |
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