About the Book: Indian Classical Dance: The Renaissance and Beyond
INDIAN CLASSICAL DANCE: The Renaissance and Beyond traces the journey of the
evolution of Indian classical dance since the years of Independence. Covering
the eight classical dance forms of India Bharatanatyam, Kathak, Kuchipudi,
Kathakali, Manipuri, Mohiniattam, Odissi and Sattriya Leela Venkataraman
seamlessly weaves together a historical perspective with the contemporary
scenario. Stripped of their association with the temple and the court, classical
dance traditions in India went through a period of unprecedented change in the
period marking the last few years of British rule and thereafter. From becoming
part of the nationalist struggle when India was trying to