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Five dancers in matching purple blouses and gold-toned satin dhoti-style lower garments perform a classical Indian dance on a green-carpeted stage in front of a carved stone temple-style backdrop. Four stand in poses with bent knees and raised hands while one dancer kneels in the front centre, with gold jewellery and hair ornaments visible. A red ornate umbrella stands at the left edge, and seated figures in saffron and white robes sit in cushioned chairs along the sides of the stage, watching the performance.

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February 11 20082008-02-11A stage performance of group dance in a temple-style hall with ornate gold carved panels behind. Dancers in colourful costumes perform on a red-draped stage: a central woman in a bright pink blouse and purple flared skirt with gold border spins mid-motion, flanked by dancers in teal and white, pink and white checked, and green outfits. Spectators in white dhotis sit at the bottom edge watching from the floor. Dancers wear jewellery and bindis, and the dancers' feet are bare with ankle bands.2017-09-26 +1 copiesPhotograph of a group of young girls performing a classical Indian dance on a stage with a red carpet and a large sepia backdrop of carved temple pillars and stone steps. Six dancers stand in a line with arms outstretched: from left, one in a green and gold costume, two in blue and purple costumes, a girl in a yellow and orange lehenga with gold necklace and nose ring, and two girls on the right in bright pink and green sarees with jewellery, hair braids and flowers. Dancers are barefoot, scattered petals lie on the stage, and a red curtain and wall air-conditioner appear at the left edge.2013-11-02November 02 20132013-11-02November 02 20132013-11-02April 14 20182018-04-14 +1 copiesFive women perform a classical Indian dance on a red stage in traditional silk costumes with gold borders and striped pleated skirts, decorated with flower headpieces, necklaces and bangles. Smoke or mist drifts behind them against a dark backdrop. Two framed portraits hang in the background, partly visible, and a red and white draped cloth stands at left. The dancers in the front row kneel and extend their arms in expressive poses, while the others stand behind them.2011-12-11A 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.2013-03-10A 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 female classical dancer in a purple silk sari with gold border and a gold waist belt performs on a raised red-draped stage, arms raised overhead with palms together, one leg extended behind her, flowers in her hair. Seated audience members in white and orange-red shawls watch from the front, some with rudraksha-style ornaments and orange-red scarves. A green curtain with white dots and carved stone pillars frame the stage; ceiling fans and fluorescent lights overhead. No clearly identifiable a person figure is visible.2016-10-09October 09 20162016-10-09Six women perform a synchronized traditional dance on a red stage in front of a large backdrop printed with a sandstone temple carving. All wear matching maroon and orange silk costumes with gold waist belts, long beaded necklaces and white flower garlands on their wrists. Their hands are held together at chest height, some holding small red flowers, and they step in a line with bare feet. Plain wooden panels stand at the right edge of the room.2013-11-02