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A Brief History.
http://kpoursine.web.wesleyan.edu/bhhist.htm

Pictures of various dance forms from India; includes the role of dance in Indian society like dancing deities and dance offerings.
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Dances of India Table of Contents  The long and interesting history of the Indian dance form. Dance of the CelestialsYakshagana is a complete theater which includes song, dance and drama. Ballet Dancer from Bhopal, Madhya PradeshA Female Dancer from a Temple Sculpture in Belur, Hoysala PeriodGhost...
http://www.kamat.com/kalranga/dances/index.htm