Rukmini Devi Arundale was a dancer of which of the following classical Indian dance forms?
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Correct answer: B
Explanation
The correct answer is option 2 i.e. Bharatanatyam.
- Rukmini Devi Arundale was a dancer of the Bharatanatyam classical Indian dance style.
- She is credited with reviving and popularising Bharatanatyam in the 20th century, especially at a time when the dance was facing social stigma.
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Rukmini Devi Arundale played a pivotal role in reviving and elevating Bharatanatyam through her work at the Kalakshetra Foundation in Chennai (then Madras). She refined its technique, adapted it for the proscenium stage, and helped transform public perception—making the classical dance form both respectable and widely accessible.
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Bharatanatyam is one of India’s oldest and most esteemed classical dance forms, with roots dating back over 2,000 years. Originating in the temples of Tamil Nadu, it was traditionally performed by devadasis—female temple dancers—as a sacred offering and a form of devotional expression to the divine.