Manipuri Dance- A Short Documentary

This is a short documentary on Manipuri Dance. It is an Indian classical dance form. This dance has its origins in Manipur, a state in northeastern India. It is particularly popular for the themes of Vaishnavism and Rashleela, that depict the amorous relationship of the Hindu god Krishna and his lover Radha. This dance form is characterized by its use of graceful costumes, expressive yet delicate postures, rhythm, movement and soulful musical accompaniment. Manipuri dance was popularized outside India by the poet Rabindranath Tagore. This short documentary was filmed as a film class submission project.