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Q69 (IAS/2008) History & Culture › Heritage & Misc Culture › Indian dance traditions Answer Verified

Bimbavati Devi is a well-known dancer of which type of dance?

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Bimbavati Devi is a recognized exponent of the Manipuri classical dance tradition. Event descriptions and program notes identify her specifically as a Manipuri dance performer and choreographer, and she has presented lectures and demonstrations on classical Manipuri technique and repertoire [1]. Biographical and interview material state she is the daughter and disciple of Manipuri maestros Guru Bipin Singh and Kalavati Devi, trained from childhood in Manipuri dance, pung (drum) and related traditions, and has performed nationally and internationally as a Manipuri artiste. Multiple performance profiles and festival listings explicitly label her as a Manipuri dancer, confirming her association with that dance form [2].

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  1. [1] https://southernasia.uchicago.edu/calendar_event/beyond-boundaries-and-within-an-exploration-of-manipuri-classical-dance-with-bimbavati-devi/
  2. [2] https://www.thehindu.com/arts/Of-culture-and-creativity/article16882669.ece
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