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Classical Foundations & Contemporary Interpretations

Author(s) Ms. Sruti Swyamsiddha
Country India
Abstract Classical foundations in dance have provided a codified structure of movement, rhythm and aesthetics, serving as a repository of history, spirituality and the structure of dance style. In India, traditions like Bharata Natyam, Mohiniattam, Kathak, Kuchipudi and Odissi draw upon the NatyaShastra to articulate rasa, bhava and tala. Likewise, the contemporary era has witnessed profound interventions in dance, reshaping its role in society. The dialogue between classical foundations and contemporary interventions reveals an understanding of this intersection that not only highlights the resilience of classical heritage but also illuminates how classical dance evolves as a dynamic medium of expression in the 21st century. Odissi Dance, based on the ‘Jagannath Dharma’ follows a repertoire of Mangalacharan, Batu, Pallavi, Abhinaya and Moksha. As time evolves, we see meaningful and innovative contemporary changes, with neo-classical/contemporary compositions.

Having the same set of traditional themes no matter how grounded, leads to the sameness of ideas and approach, in a sense taking away the freshness which would set apart a new work and this is where the contemporary interventions are helping the Indian and Foreign masses to connect with classical dances with visually appealing aesthetics and deeper level of connection to spirituality.

Parallel shifts like digital classes are generating new knowledge ecosystems alongside the Guru-Sishya Parampara. The neoclassical and contemporary explorations are not an exit from tradition but a return to its foundational spirit of inquiry. The task ahead is to sustain rigour while welcoming experiment, so that tomorrow’s artists inherit both repertoire and tools for invention
Keywords Odissi Dance, Neoclassical, contemporary interpretations, digital platforms
Field Arts
Published In Volume 7, Issue 6, November-December 2025
Published On 2025-12-21
DOI https://doi.org/10.36948/ijfmr.2025.v07i06.63960
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