Tanjore Balasaraswati was a dancer of which of the following dance forms?
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Correct answer: B
Explanation
The correct answer is option 1 i.e. Bharatanatyam.
Tanjore Balasaraswati was a legendary dancer of the Bharatanatyam dance form, one of the oldest and most revered classical dances of India. Born in 1918 into a family of musicians and dancers in Tamil Nadu, she played a crucial role in popularizing Bharatanatyam on global stages. Her expressive abhinaya (facial expressions) and mastery of rhythm earned her international acclaim. She was also the first performer to present Bharatanatyam as a solo recital outside temple settings, helping revive and modernize the art form.