Prominent Institutions Academies And Artistes

(A) Rohini Bhate, (B) Prerna Srimali, and (D) Uma Sharma are Kathak dancers; (C) Jagannath Mohanta is associated with Odissi.

Sequence from east to west:

1. Visva Bharati University (B) - West Bengal.
2. Banaras Hindu University (D) - Uttar Pradesh.
3. Gwalior University (A) - Madhya Pradesh.
4. The M.S. University of Baroda (C) - Gujarat.

1. Uday Shankar (C) - A pioneering dancer and choreographer.
2. Yamini Krishnamurthy (B) - A renowned Bharatanatyam dancer.
3. Saswati Sen (A) - Leading Kathak exponent.
4. Sharmila Biswas (D) - Prominent Odissi dancer.

The full form of S.N.A. is Sangeet Natak Akademi, which is an official body dedicated to the promotion and preservation of the performing arts in India.

The Uday Shankar Dance Festival, named after the legendary dancer and choreographer Uday Shankar, is celebrated annually in Kolkata, paying tribute to his contributions to the Indian classical dance forms.

Madhavi Mudgal is a prominent exponent of Odissi, one of the classical dance forms of India, known for its graceful movements and devotional themes.

Rukmini Devi Arundale is the founder of Kalakshetra, a renowned institution for the study and performance of classical dance, particularly Bharatanatyam.

• Kalakshetra is renowned for Bharatanatyam.
• Kerala Kalamandalam is famous for Kathakali.
• Padatik is associated with Kathak.
• Srijan is known for Odissi.

• Manipuri is associated with Preeti Patel.
• Kathak is associated with Rajendra Gangani.
• Mohiniattam is associated with Gopika Verma.
• Kuchipudi is associated with Vaijayanti Kashi.