There are eight classical dances of India as per Sangeet Natak Academy. These are:
- Bharatnatyam( Tamil Nadu)
- Kathakali ( Kerala)
- Miniyattam(Kerala)
- Kuchipudi( Andhra Pradesh)
- Odissi( Odisha]-Tribhaga
- Kathak( North India)
- Sattriya( Assam)
- Manipuri( Manipur)
Two important Books:
- Natyasashtra: Written by Bharat Muni
- Abhinay Darpan: Acharya Nandikeshwar
Three components of Dances:
- Natya: Dramatic components
- Nritta: Movement
- Nritya: Expression
Color coding of Kathakali dance:
- The green color indicates virtue and dignity.
- The red color indicated Sin.
- The black color indicates Tamasika
- The yellow color indicates Satvika and Rajasic
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