Discover the research and deveopment process of classical xattriya (sattriya) dance during last 4 decades by internationally reputed dance artist and pioneer of classical sattriya dance Indira P.P. Bora. It traces the process of revival of sattriya dance from the sattras (monasteries) to global platforms and includes unique information regarding female adaptation from male oriented traditional dance form. Find out how Indira develops the ritualistic dance form of Assam to a sophisticated classical dance form of India within the framework of Assamese culture and tradition. Visit www.sattriya.com. It is a truly beautiful site with excellent graphical presentation with musical accompaniment.
Also, find out about KALABHUMI Guwahati, a 20 years old pioneer dance and education centre of North-east India where hundreds of students from different parts of Assam, India and the USA learn classical dance, music and Indian culture. It is a major promoter of young talents of sattriya
dance in Assam. Find out young dancer and choreographer Menaka P.P. Bora's recent artistic works in India and UK at kalabhumiindia.com.
For a more technical site on Xattriya (sattriya) dance, please go to http://www.assam.org/xatriya/.
Jugal Kalita