3) Classical Dance in India :-

                As we know India is rich in culture, full of diversity in the same way. And this characteristic makes India unique in the world. India is that kind of country that preserve its own heritage and culture. 

                               Our country is divided into distinct regions--North , West , South , East , and Northeast. 

                               In India , as there is variety in food and clothing , there is also variety in dance. We can divided dance into two parts---  a) Indian classical , b) Indian folk. 

                              Let's come to know what is classical , what is the definition of classical dance.           

                                

A) Indian classical dance :-  Indian classical dance or " shastriya Devesh" is the extraordinary dance forms which is back to various performance arts rooted in religious Hindu musical theatre style, whose theory and practice can be found in sanskrit text "Natya Shastra". There are eight kind of classical dance according to "Sangeet Natak Academy". 

1) Bharatnatyam 

2) Kathak

3) Kathakali

4) Kuchipudi

5) Manipuri

6) Mohiniattam

7) Odissi

8) Sattriya  

 But some scholars such as Drid Williams add "Chhau" to the list. Besides our Indian ministry of culture includes "Chhau" in its classical list.