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Three female classical dancers perform on a red-draped stage in front of a black backdrop, in an event hall with framed portraits on the wall behind them. The dancers wear traditional Bharatanatyam-style costumes with gold and jewel-toned silks, white flower headpieces, necklaces, belts and ankle bells; the left dancer wears green and maroon, the centre dancer red and orange, and the right dancer magenta and gold. Each raises an arm in a dance pose, with petals scattered on the stage floor. Two framed photographs hang above the stage: the left shows a man with long hair holding a microphone, and the right a man with long hair in an orange garment and beaded necklaces. Audience heads are visible at the bottom edge of the frame.

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December 11 20112011-12-11December 11 20112011-12-11December 11 20112011-12-11Three female classical dancers perform on a red-carpeted stage against a black backdrop, scattered petals on the floor. The centre dancer wears a maroon and gold silk costume with a gold waist belt and a white floral headpiece, a gold necklace and nose ring, her hands raised in mudras. The dancer to her left wears purple and gold, and the dancer to her right wears red and gold, each with a white floral headpiece, layered gold necklaces and bangles. The performance appears to be a Bharatanatyam-style dance during an evening cultural programme.2011-12-11A stage performance of classical Indian dance on a red-draped stage before a black backdrop. Seven dancers in colourful costumes with white flower headpieces and gold jewellery perform in poses; on the right a male dancer in a blue and gold vest and white dhoti stands with arms outstretched, while another male dancer kneels in the lower right. Two framed portraits hang on the back wall, each showing a long-haired man with a garland, one holding a microphone; these are printed portraits, not physical people. Scattered petals and a small brass tray lie on the stage floor.2011-12-11December 11 20112011-12-11A dancer performs on a red-carpeted stage in a multi-armed pose, with four arms extended outward. She wears a red and gold silk sari with a gold waist belt, a gold necklace, a gold headpiece with a forehead ornament, and many gold bangles. Behind her, a black backdrop is flanked by two framed portrait photographs: the left shows a woman in white with a microphone, and the right shows a man with long dark hair wearing an orange shawl and a beaded mala. Small scattered petals lie on the stage floor.2011-12-11A photograph of four classical dancers performing on a red-carpeted stage in front of a black backdrop. Two women in the centre wear blue and gold silk costumes with gold waist belts, white flower crowns in their hair, and layered necklaces; they hold their arms raised with hands in mudra gestures. Two men at either side wear blue and gold sashes, white dhoti-style trousers, bangles and ankle bells, and also strike poses with raised arms. Behind them, two framed portraits flank a microphone stand: the left one shows a man in white holding a microphone, and the right one shows a man in orange and saffron clothing with a long necklace. Scattered flower petals lie on the stage.2011-12-11Three female dancers perform on a red stage in front of a large ornate golden circular backdrop with lotus-petal and floral carvings. The dancer on the left wears an orange and blue costume with gold jewellery and a bindi, her palms pressed together in anjali. The centre dancer, in pink and orange silk with gold belt, ankle bells and a pendant necklace, stands with hands in namaste before her chest. The dancer on the right wears a pink blouse, blue skirt and heavy gold necklaces, with hands raised in a mudra. Behind them a framed picture and a tree motif appear on the wall, and a wall air conditioner is visible. The scene is a Bharatanatyam-style classical dance performance.2016-10-29A photograph of a stage performance with six dancers in Bharatanatyam-style costume: green and red silk skirts with gold borders, red blouses, and white or cream headpieces with flower decorations. They perform in a line on a red-draped stage, arms raised, with bent knees and bare feet with ankle bells. Two large framed portraits hang on the back wall above a black curtain: the left shows a man with a microphone in a white garment and rudraksha mala, and the right shows a man in an orange-saffron garment with a red and white beaded necklace. Whether either portrait depicts a person is uncertain from appearance. Audience members are visible at the bottom edge, and a small decorative lamp sits on stage.2011-12-11December 11 20112011-12-11Four young women perform a classical Indian dance on a red-carpeted stage in front of a dark backdrop. They wear green and red silk sarees with gold borders, white flowers in their hair, and gold jewellery including bangles and anklets with bells. Their arms are extended and their feet are in a stepping pose. Two large photographic banners above the stage show women in orange and white garments with beaded necklaces. Scattered petals lie on the stage floor.2011-12-11