Recorded July 22, 1963 at Jacob's Pillow, Lee, Massachusetts.
Summary
Walter Terry introduces Bhaskar with some remarks concerning the history of East Indian dance in America. Bhaskar demonstrates and discusses the basic styles of Indian dance: Bharata natyam, Kathak, Kathakali, Manipuri, Kuchipudi and Orissi; dances and explains the Lord Siva; answers questions from the floor.
Local Note
Archival original: *MGZTO 7-296; 1 7/8 in. per sec.; 7 in. reel; acetate, half track.
Dubbing master: *MGZTD 10-296; 7 1/2 in. per sec.; 10 in. reel; polyester.
Preservation funded by the National Initiative to Preserve American Dance.