Famous Indian dancersThese dancers have made significant contributions to the art form and are widely recognized for their skill and artistry. Questions related to their life, work, and achievements may be asked in competitive exams to test the examinee’s knowledge of classical dance and its practitioners. Here are the names of some famous classical dancers of India who are often asked about in competitive exams:
Pandit Birju Maharaj (Kathak)
Padma Subrahmanyam (Bharatanatyam)
Shovana Narayan (Kathak)
Alarmel Valli (Bharatanatyam)
Kelucharan Mohapatra (Odissi)
Sonal Mansingh (Bharatanatyam, Odissi)
Uma Sharma (Kathak)
Mallika Sarabhai (Bharatanatyam)
Swapnasundari (Kuchipudi)
Raja and Radha Reddy (Kuchipudi)