An 18th century dance. Also a figure used in our present day Barn dances.The allemande
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Rukmini Devi Arundale was an activist for animal rights, animal welfare and vegetarianism. 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.
