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Rukmini Devi Arundale (29 February 1904 – 24 February 1986〔(Centenary Celebrations, 2004 )〕 ) was an Indian theosophist, dancer and choreographer of the Indian classical dance form of Bharatnatyam, and an activist for animal rights and welfare. She is considered the most important revivalist in the Indian classical dance form of Bharatnatyam from its original 'sadhir' style, prevalent amongst the temple dancers, Devadasis, she also worked for the re-establishment of traditional Indian arts and crafts. Though she belonged to the Indian upper-caste she espoused the cause of Bharata Natyam, which was considered a low and vulgar art in the early 1920s. Recognizing the beauty and the spiritual value of this art form, she not only learned the dance, but also presented it on stage despite strong public protests. Rukmini Devi features in India Today's list of '100 People Who Shaped India'.〔(India Today )〕 She was awarded the Padma Bhushan in 1956, and Sangeet Natak Akademi Fellowship in 1967. ==Biography== 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「Rukmini Devi Arundale」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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