New Directions in Indian Dance

Author: Sunil KothariEditor(s): Sunil KothariPublisher: Marg PublicationsYear: 2003Language: EnglishPages: 204ISBN/UPC (if available): 8185026629 DescriptionThe Indian dance tradition boasts eight classical dance forms: Bharata Natyam, Kathakali, Manipuri, Kathak, Odissi, Kuchipudi, Moh8ini Attam, and Sattriya. Many of these have become popular the world over and been seen at various international dance festivals thanks to the efforts of the Indian Council for Cultural Relations, privte agencies, and impresarios.However, people ask: Is there no Modern Dance in India? Don't Indian dancers chereograph in the contemporary idiom? Does Indian dance only depict stories of gods and the goddesses or Indian mythology? Are there no innovations taking plae in Indian dance? Do dancers not depict contemporary issues? Is there a new kinetic language of Indian dance?The answer is yes, Indian dance does find contemporary expression as well - one could term it Modern Indian Dance. Not as an imita