Does classical dance face any threat from modern dance forms?
,br>I do not think so. As a matter of fact any modern dance form has its own distinct characteristics. It is down to earth, mundane, shorn of subtle nuances and intricacies, targeting the general public, more particularly the youth. It is not meant fors the connoisseurs of classical dance. Does classical dance have any future in India? Certainly. You must understand that traditional dance forms that are more than 2000 years old cannot and must not be allowed to pass into oblivion forever. True, the majority of youth today have digressed towards modern dance forms. Hence arises the need to create awareness and genuine interest in the minds of these young people, so that they are able to enjoy classical dance performances in the real sense of the term. It would come as a surprise to you that compared to the decades gone by, when people like me had embarked on dancing careers, there is greater awareness about classical dances now. Only proper orientation is required to arouse the sensitiv
