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Avijit Das at the Battery Dance Festival

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Kuchipudi: Dance drama tradition of Andhra

3rd September 20217th September 2021 Guru Vijay Shanker Andhra Pradesh, Indian Classical Dance, Kuchipudi

Kuchipudi lays equal emphasis to elegance and vibrant movements and is performed by both men and women.

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Odisi: Classical dance style of Orissa

2nd August 2021 Guru Vijay Shanker Indian Classical Dance, Odisi, Orissa

Odissi is one of the most elegant classical dance styles of India based on the feminine style of dancing known as Lasya, hailing from Orissa.

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Kathak: Most popular dance style of North India

25th June 202125th June 2021 Guru Vijay Shanker Indian Classical Dance, kathak, North India

Kathak is undoubtedly the most popular classical dance style of North India. The speciality of this dance is the spins and circular movements that create a rare spectacle.

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Yakshagana: The traditional theatre form of Karnataka

10th May 202110th May 2021 Guru Vijay Shanker Indian Classical Dance, Karnataka, theatre

Yakshagana is the traditional theatre art form of Karnataka, particularly prevalent in south and north Karnataka, Udupi, Shimoga and western parts of Chikmagalur district.