Which is the first of India's traditional dance to be refashioned as a theatre art and to
be exhibited widely both at home and abroad?
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Correct answer: D
Explanation
The correct answer is option 4 i.e. Bharatanatyam.
- Bharatanatyam is the first of India's traditional dances to be refashioned as a theatre art and to be exhibited widely both at home and abroad.
- Bharatanatyam is the dance that encompasses music, rhythm and expression and strictly adheres to the Natyashastra.
- The theoretical foundations of Bharatanatyam are found in 'Natya Shashtra' the ancient Hindu text of performance arts