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A stage performance of a group dance by young women on a red-carpeted stage in front of red curtains and a gold-painted pillar. A woman in the centre wears an orange sari with a striped grey-and-tan shawl and raises one arm high while touching her ear with the other hand. To her right, a woman in a cream-and-gold blouse and teal-green skirt with a long side braid, and other dancers in green and cream outfits, move in line beneath a draped cloth canopy. A dancer on the left wears a cream top and purple trousers with gold trim and gestures with open hands. The dancers are barefoot, and a cloth-covered table sits at the left edge.

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December 23 20162016-12-23A stage performance on a red-carpeted platform before dark red curtains. Four women in traditional dress perform beneath a large lavender cloth with a woven pattern, forming an arch overhead. The woman at the front wears an orange sari with a grey-green shawl bordered in orange and cream, a rudraksha-style mala, and raises one arm with a hand gesture. Behind her, two women wear green and teal skirts and cream blouses, and another in a brown sari reaches forward. At the right, a woman in a gold-bordered cream blouse, blue pleated skirt and layered necklaces stands with palms pressed together in namaskar. A decorative orange-fringed banner with a floral emblem and bird motif stands at the left edge. No visible a person candidate is present.2016-12-23A stage performance of Indian classical dance in a theatre with deep red curtains. A dancer in an orange saree with a grey-and-cream shawl raises one arm and gestures with the other hand, while a woman in a white blouse and blue-purple trousers stands behind her. To the right, five female dancers in gold and cream sarees with green lower garments move in a line beside a gilded pillar, a red-and-gold parasol with a bird motif, and a draped lavender canopy. The stage floor is red and dancers are barefoot.2016-12-23A stage performance of traditional dance by five young women on a red-carpeted stage with maroon curtains and gold carved pillars. The woman on the left wears an orange saree with a grey shawl striped in red and gold, raising one arm with hand gestures. Four dancers in the centre and right wear cream blouses and green pleated skirts with long braids, gold jewellery and bangles, smiling and moving in a line. A decorative silver stand and a white draped cloth sit at the edges. No a person candidate is visible.2016-12-23December 23 20162016-12-23A stage performance with a woman in an orange saree and grey-green shawl with striped border, a rudraksha mala at her neck, raising one arm in a dance pose. Five women in gold-and-cream sarees with green skirts stand behind her in a line, moving in unison. Red curtains, a gilded carved pillar and a draped covered seat or stool stand at the left, with a lavender fabric canopy at the right. The setting is a stage with a red floor, and a dance performance is taking place.2016-12-23Two women perform a dance on a red-carpeted stage before crimson drapes. The woman on the left wears an orange sari with a grey and multicoloured striped shawl draped over her shoulders and is raising one hand to her ear in a dance gesture. The woman on the right wears a cream-and-gold sari over a teal green skirt, with gold jewellery and bangles, and is turning with her arms extended. Behind them a lilac cloth canopy with gold motifs hangs overhead, and a gilded carved wooden pillar stands at left beside a decorative fringed panel with a bird motif.2016-12-23A stage performance photograph of a dance drama on a red-carpeted stage in front of red curtains. A woman in an orange sari-style costume with a striped grey-and-orange shawl raises one fist and gestures with her other hand, beside a tall gilded pillar carved with figures and an orange pennant bearing a red and blue emblem. Behind her, two women in peach, yellow and teal costumes, one with a long braid, move beneath a large draped lavender cloth canopy. The setting is a theatrical dance production.2016-12-23Two young women perform a classical Indian dance on a stage with a pink floor and dark red curtains. The dancer in front wears an orange sleeveless blouse over a white top, orange draped skirt with gold trim, a gold waist belt and ankle bells, and holds one arm raised with a hand gesture. The dancer behind wears a white blouse with gold trim, royal blue trousers with gold borders and ankle bells, and raises her hand to her forehead. A lavender draped fabric arch with brocade patterns and a golden carved pillar stand behind them, along with a decorative banner. No a person candidate is visible on stage.2016-12-23December 23 20162016-12-23A photograph of a stage performance in a tent-like venue with red and white draped curtains and a colourful scalloped canopy overhead. Five female dancers in Bharatanatyam-style costume perform on a green stage floor. The dancer at the centre wears a white and gold saree with a red blouse and raises both arms in an arch, one foot lifted. Dancers on either side wear orange and red patterned costumes with bells at the ankles and flowers in their hair, striking poses with raised arms and bent knees. One dancer kneels at the far left, arm extended. No a person candidate is visible on stage.2013-03-10A stage performance of a dance group on a green stage with red and white draped curtains behind. Five women perform in coordinated poses in orange, red and gold costumes with ornate jewellery and hair flowers. The woman second from left in a white and green sari with red blouse extends her arms towards the central dancer, who wears an orange turban and yellow shawl with hands joined in namaste. The woman on the right in a white shawl and red-and-gold trousers strikes an outstretched pose. Ankle bells are visible on several dancers. A microphone stand stands at the right edge.2013-03-10