Rukmini Devi Arundale
Bharatnatyam dancer and educator
Born
1904
121 years ago
Died
February 24th, 1986
39 years ago — 82 years old
Category
Artists & Creatives
Country
India
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Pioneered the revival of Bharatnatyam, an ancient Indian classical dance form. Established the Kalakshetra Foundation in 1936, promoting traditional art and culture. Contributed to the development of a distinct grammar for Bharatnatyam and its formal presentation. Advocated for the inclusion of Indian arts in educational curricula.
Revival of Bharatnatyam dance
Established Kalakshetra Foundation
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