Very important GK about Indian classical dances and classical dancers

                                                                 

Indian Classical Dance is one of the most comprehensive and oldest dance forms in the world. Most of the development of Indian dance is linked to the 2nd century B.C. treatise. This treatise, Bharata’s Natyashastra, is the most important source for establishing the characteristics of Indian dance and drama. The Natyashastra lays down two aspects of dance Nritta- pure dance and Nitrya- interpretative dance. Nritta is the expression of rhythmic movement primarily through use of the hands and feet often in specific poses. Nritya uses gestures and facial expressions to show the poetic or emotional meaning while combining rhythmic gaits and posturel.

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Bharatnatyam is more popular in South Indian states of Tamil Nadu and Karnataka.

Kathak is one of the most important classical dances of India.

Kathakali is the classical dance form of Kerala.

Kuchipudi is one of the classical dance forms of the South India.

Manipuri is one of the six major classical dances of India. Manipuri dance is indigenous to Manipur, the North eastern state of India.

Mohiniattam is a classical dance form of Kerala.

Odissi is one of the famous classical Indian dances from Orissa state.

Indian Classical Dancers

Mallika Sarabhai, a multifaceted personality, is a noted Kuchipudi and Bharatnatyam dancer.

Birju Maharaj is a leading exponent and torch-bearer of the Kalka-Bindadin gharana of Lucknow.

Rukmini Devi Arundale was a reputed dancer and choreographer of Bharatnatyam, an Indian classical dance form.

Shovana Narayan is a Kathak Maestro and an outstanding dancer.

Sonal Mansingh is an eminent Indian classical dancer and a leading exponent of Bharatnatyam, Kuchipudi, and Chhau.

Uday Shankar is an eminent Indian classical dancer.

Yamini 'Poornatilaka' Krishnamurthy, better known as Yamini Krishnamurthy is a renowned Kuchipudi and Bharatnatyam dancer.

Dance form	State(s) of origin
Bharatanatyam	Tamil Nadu
Kathak	Uttar Pradesh
Kathakali	Kerala
Kuchipudi	Andhra Pradesh
Manipuri	Manipur
Mohiniyattam	Kerala
Odissi	Odisha
Sattriya	Assam