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Indian Classical Dances & Music

All 8 classical dance forms recognised by Sangeet Natak Akademi — Bharatanatyam to Sattriya — plus Hindustani & Carnatic music traditions and Natya Shastra.

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The 8 Classical Dances of India (State-wise)

1. Bharatanatyam — Tamil Nadu2. Kathak — Uttar Pradesh3. Kuchipudi — Andhra Pradesh4. Odissi — Odisha5. Manipuri — Manipur6. Mohiniyattam — Kerala7. Kathakali — Kerala8. Sattriya — Assam (newest, 2000)

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Indian Classical Dances & Music

Bharatanatyam

Kathak

Kuchipudi

Odissi

Manipuri

Mohiniyattam

Kathakali

Sattriya

Hindustani Classical Music

Carnatic Classical Music

Natya Shastra

Sangeet Natak Akademi