Contemporary Indian Dance

Contemporary Indian Dance, Now Available In Paperback, Delineates A Language Of Dance - Multi-layered And Multi-vocal - In India And The Diaspora. This Language Unfolds At The Intersection Of Classical Indian Dance Forms With Yoga, Pan-asian Dance And Martial Arts Traditions As Well As Modern And Postmodern Dance, And Theatrical Tools That Result In Hybrid Dance Creations. Cutting-edge Themes - Ethnicity, Gender And Sexuality - Are Inspired By Artists' Geographical Locations In The Global North Or South.this Study Is Grounded Historically (the Revival Of Indian Dance In Early 20th Century), And Examines Todays Phenomena Of Globalization And Diaspora That Impact Artists In India And Worldwide.