Dance and Theatre as a Form of Protest

Kathakali is a classical dance form from Kerala, India, that is known for its elaborate costumes, makeup, and storytelling. It is often used as a form of protest to address social and political issues.

Jana Natya Manch is a theatre group based in Kolkata, India, that is known for its political satire and activism. The group was founded in 1975 and has produced over 100 plays that address social and political issues.

Perini is a traditional dance form of the Dalit community in Maharashtra, India. It is often performed as a form of protest to address issues of caste discrimination and social injustice.

Bharat Rang Mahotsav is an annual theatre festival held in New Delhi, India. It is known for its focus on political and social issues, and features performances from theatre groups from all over the country.

Yakshagana is a traditional dance form from Karnataka, India, that is known for its elaborate costumes, makeup, and storytelling. It is often used to protest environmental issues, such as deforestation and pollution.

Asmita Theatre Group is a theatre group based in Mumbai, India, that is known for its work on gender equality and women's rights. The group was founded in 1984 and has produced over 50 plays that address issues such as domestic violence, sexual harassment, and female infanticide.

Warli is a traditional dance form of the Warli tribe in Maharashtra, India. It is often performed as a form of protest to address issues of land rights and displacement.

National School of Drama Theatre Festival is an annual theatre festival held in New Delhi, India. It is known for its focus on indigenous and folk theatre, and features performances from theatre groups from all over the country.

Tamasha is a traditional dance form from Maharashtra, India, that is known for its satirical and political content. It is often performed as a form of protest to address issues of caste discrimination and social injustice.

Nukkad Natak is a theatre group based in Delhi, India, that is known for its work on issues of communalism and religious intolerance. The group was founded in 1979 and has produced over 100 plays that address issues such as communal violence, hate speech, and religious discrimination.

Raut Nacha is a traditional dance form of the Garhwal region of Uttarakhand, India. It is often performed as a form of protest to address environmental issues, such as deforestation and the construction of dams.

Prithvi Theatre Festival is an annual theatre festival held in Mumbai, India. It is known for its focus on contemporary and experimental theatre, and features performances from theatre groups from all over the world.

Nautanki is a traditional dance form from Uttar Pradesh, India, that is known for its satirical and political content. It is often performed as a form of protest to address issues such as corruption, poverty, and social injustice.

Theatre of the Oppressed is a theatre group based in Delhi, India, that is known for its work on issues of labor rights and workers' struggles. The group was founded in 1995 and has produced over 50 plays that address issues such as exploitation, discrimination, and the fight for workers' rights.

Kalbelia is a traditional dance form of the Kalbelia tribe in Rajasthan, India. It is often performed as a form of protest to address issues of environmental degradation and the impact of nuclear power plants.