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6 Classical Dances of India: Media

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odissi dance
Dancer performing Indian classical odissi dance.
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Bharatanatyam dancer
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Dancer giving a performance of India's traditional kathakali dance.
© V. ZHURAVLEV/Fotolia
Kathak school dancer
Kathak school dancer, in Mughal costume, performing Indian classical dance.
Mohan Khokar
Manipuri-style dance
Manipuri is an Indian classical dance that involves decorative hand movements....
Mohan Khokar
Kuchipudi
A dancer performing a traditional kuchipudi piece.
Vasanthakumarep