Dance is an art that cannot be learnt by everyone.
Classical Indian Dance has a rich legacy and heritage. This legacy is
alive till today due to the efforts of famous dancers of India. These
Classical dancers have attained mastery over the art of dance with their
constant efforts, determination and passion. Dancers of India are giving
a poetic expression to different attributes of life. They captivate the
people with their charisma and aesthetic appeal. Classical dancers have
brought various recognitions from different countries all over the
World. Indian Dancers have occupied a major part of the Indian culture
in the panorama of the Globe.
Alarmel Valli
Alarmel Valli holds the distinction of being the leading proponent of
the Pandanallur tradition in Bharatanatyam. People have applauded her
for bringing depth, passion and spontaneity into her work. One of the
most creative artists of today, Alarmel Valli became the youngest dancer
to be conferred with Padma Shri award.
Anita Ratnam
Anita Ratnam is one of the most talented dancers of the Indian
subcontinent. She has been trained as a Bharatanatyam, Mohiniattam as
well as a Kathakali dancer and is counted amongst the best
choreographers of the South. Anita is also handling the responsibility
of being a cultural commentator, writer and speaker on the performing
arts.
Chitra Vishweswaran
Chitra Visweswaran is a very popular Bharatanatyam dancer of India.
Along with being an amazing dancer, she is also an excellent teacher and
a brilliant choreographer. Chitra founded her own dance institution
'Chidambaram Academy of Performing Arts' at Chennai, to promote the
classical dances of India
Mallika Sarabhai
Versatility could very well be Mallika Sarabhai's middle name. She is
not just a fabulous dancer of Bharatanatyam and Kuchipudi but also a
film maker, editor, TV anchor, social activist and a famous alumnus of
IIM Ahmedabad. She is the daughter of the famous scientist Vikram
Sarabhai and reputed dancer Mrinalini Sarabhai. Intelligence and talent
is in her genes
Padma Subramanyam
A rare combination of a flawless dancer, choreographer, music composer,
singer, research scholar, teacher and author, Dr. Padma Subramanyam is
one of the most respected and reputed Bharatanatyam dancers of India.
She was born on 4th February, 1943 in Chennai.
Pandit Birju Maharaj
One of the leading exponents of Kathak, Pandit Birju Maharaj is a
renowned classical dancer of India. He was born on 4th February, 1938 as
Brijmohan Nath Mishra. He hails from the legendary Maharaj family of
Kathak dancers of Lucknow and is the son of Acchan Maharaj
Sonal Mansingh
Sonal Mansingh is one of the finest classical dancers of the country,
who has made her mark in the field of Dance. Born on 1st May 1943 in
Mumbai, Sonal Mansingh is a multifarious personality. Sonal is best
known for her Odissi dance; nevertheless she is a social reformer,
philosopher, examiner, speaker, choreographer and trainer too.
Yamini Krishnamurthy
Yamini Krishnamurthy is an eminent classical dancer of India. She has
attained her mastery over the dances of Bharatnatyam and Kuchipudi.
Yamini was born in 1940 at Chidambaram in Tamil Nadu. She took birth in
a Telugu family, on a full moon night.
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