Eight classical dances of India

Q.  Which of the following are conferred the status of classical dances of India?

1) Mohiniyattam
2) Yakshagana
3) Sattriya
- Published on 05 Jul 16

a. 1, 2
b. 1, 3
c. 2, 3
d. All of the above

ANSWER: 1, 3
 
  • Indian classical dance is a relatively new umbrella term for various codified art forms rooted in Natya, the sacred Hindu musical theatre styles, whose theory can be traced back to the Natya Shastra of Bharata Muni (400 BC).
  • The Sangeet Natak Akademi currently confers classical status on eight Indian classical dance styles: Bharatanatyam (Tamil Nadu), Kathak (North India), Kathakali (Kerala), Kuchipudi (Andhra Pradesh), Manipuri (Manipur), Mohiniyattam (Kerala), Odissi (Odisha), and Sattriya (Assam).

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