Languid Bodies, Grounded Stances - The Curving Pathway of Neoclassical Odissi Dance (Hardcover)

Widely believed to be the oldest Indian dance tradition, odissi has transformed over the centuries from a sacred temple ritual to a transnational genre performed-and consumed-throughout the world. Building on ethnographic research in multiple locations, this book charts the evolution of odissi dance and reveals the richness, rigor, and complexity of the form as it is practiced today. As author and dancer-choreographer Nandini Sikand shows, the story of odissi is ultimately a story of postcolonial India, one in which identity, nationalism, tradition, and neoliberal politics dramatically come together.

General

Imprint:	Berghahn Books
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Series:	Dance and Performance Studies
Release date:	December 2016
Authors:	Nandini Sikand
Dimensions:	229 x 152 x 19mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Hardcover
Pages:	234
ISBN-13:	978-1-78533-368-2
Categories:	Books > Arts & Architecture > Performing arts > Dance > General
LSN:	1-78533-368-2
Barcode:	9781785333682

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