Centre for Indian Classical Dance, oral history collection 2011-2012

This material is held atEast Midlands Oral History Archive (EMOHA)

  • Reference
    • GB 3003 EMOHA66
  • Dates of Creation
    • 2 November 2011 - 1 March 2012
  • Name of Creator
  • Language of Material
    • English
  • Physical Description
    • 44 interviews

Scope and Content

This oral history collection comprises 44 interviews with individuals who engage with Indian classical dance and music, conducted between November 2011 and March 2012. Interviews focus on individual experiences of Indian classical dance and music in the UK today and across the world, with particular reference to their relationship with the Centre for Indian Classical Dance, Leicester.

Administrative / Biographical History

The Centre for Indian Classical Dance was founded by Nilima Devi MBE in 1981. The Karman oral history project ran from 2011-2012 documenting the changing landscape of classical Indian dance in Leicestershire and was project managed Dawinder Bansal. The project culminated in a touring exhibition and book, launched in March 2012

Access Information

Some material may be unavailable for general access

Physical Characteristics and/or Technical Requirements

CD

Conditions Governing Use

Copyright: Centre for Indian Classical Dance

Related Material

Summaries and project book available through EMOHA, emoha@leicester.ac.uk