Dance Day 2024: List of Famous Dancers and Dance Types in India You Need to Know

Dance Day 2024: Let’s celebrate and appreciate the diversity and vibrancy of Indian dance forms that permeate every corner of India. Read this article to applaud and appreciate the famous dancers of India. 

Apr 29, 2024, 09:04 IST
World Dance Day 2024
World Dance Day 2024

Dance Day 2024: Every year, April 29 is celebrated as International Dance Day. It was founded by the International Dance Council (CID) in 1982. The day serves as a global celebration of the universal language of movement. From the classical elegance of Bharatanatyam to the energetic beats of Bhangra, Indian dance is a reflection of the country's cultural heritage and traditions. In this article, we'll delve into the world of Indian dance and explore some of the most famous dancers and dance types that have captivated audiences both nationally and internationally. 

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List Of Famous Classical Dances and Dancers

Indian classical dance, or Shastriya Nritya, is an umbrella term for different regionally-specific Indian classical dance traditions rooted in predominantly Hindu musical theatre performance, the theory and practice of which can be traced to the Sanskrit text Natya Shastra. It is a mode of performance art used for both education and performance

List of Classical dances in India 

State of Origin

Famous Dancers

Bharatnatyam

Tamil Nadu

  • Rukmini Devi
  • Padma Subrahmanyam
  • Alarmel Valli
  • Yamini Krishnamurthy
  • Mallika Sarabhai.

Kathak

Uttar Pradesh

  • Birju Maharaj
  • Lachhu Maharaj
  • Gopi Krishna
  • Sitara Devi
  • Damyanti Joshi

Kuchipudi

Andhra Pradesh

  • Ragini Devi
  • Yamini Krishnamurti
  • Raja and Radha Reddy

Odissi

Odisha

  • Padmashree Dr. Aruna Mohanty.
  • Sujata Mohapatra.
  • Ratikant Mohapatra.
  • Meera Das.
  • Kelucharan Mohapatra

Kathakali

Kerala

K.P. Namboothiri, Kalamandalam M. Gopalakrishnan, and K.S. Rajeevan.

Sattriya

Assam

  • Guru Jatin Goswami, Guru Ghanakanta Bora
  • Sharodi Saikia
  • Indira PP Bora

Manipuri

Manipur

  • Nirmala Mehta
  • Guru Bipin Sinha
  • Yumlembam Gambhini Devi

Mohiniyattam

Kerala

  • Sunanda Nair.
  • Kalamandalam Kalyanikutty Amma.
  • Jayaprabha Menon.
  • Pallavi Krishnan
  • Gopika Varma.

From the grace of Kathak to the joy of Garba, each dance form carries a unique story and cultural significance. As we continue to celebrate and preserve these traditions, let us also embrace the evolution and innovation that keep Indian dance dynamic and relevant in the modern world. Whether you're inspired to take up a new dance style or simply appreciate the performances of renowned dancers, let the spirit of Dance Day inspire you to immerse yourself in the beauty and joy of Indian dance.

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