About the Book: Manipuri Dances: A Panorama of Indian Culture
The Manipuri dance has its own tradition and heritage rooted in the local
environment. The Manipuri dance which is characterised by exquisite hand and
body movement had been popularised and elevated to the status of an Indian
classical dance form during the second quarter of the 20th century. The present
book gives a comprehensive account of the different forms of Manipuri dance
including those of the dominant ethnic communities of the hills. While
discussing the nuances of the different forms of Manipuri dance from the angle
of a performer and teacher the book also argues for