Manipur is a nation of dancers and it naturally follows that the Lai Haraoba should be a community, group affair. Manipuris put it this way: “Every girl who weaves can dance.” ...

Staged to commemorate the founding of Manipuri Dance Visions, a Pasadena training academy, the performance featured Sohini Ray and Sucharita Sharma, women who appeared in contrasting male and ...

"Manipuri classical dance has not received the fame and recognition it requires and deserves. Sadly, I observe a lack of leadership in the art form as compared to other national classical dances.

Award-winning dancer Sanjib Bhattacharya is presenting a Manipuri dance recital in a show titled Samarpan. He will perform two dance forms including devotional and recreational movements of the ...

According to Manipur dance history, the gracefully choreographed dance form of Raas Leela typically associated with Manipuri performance art was first introduced decades ago, sometime in 1779 by ...

Hailing from Cachar, an adjacent district of Manipur, Guru Bipin Singh was trained in the art of Manipuri dance by various Gurus. His accomplishments in Manipuri dance are unparalleled. Since 1954 ...

Ratan Thiyam, celebrated Indian theatre pioneer from Manipur and former NSD director, died at 77 after battling prolonged illness. His legacy reshaped modern Indian theatre.