Q. Which classical dance was known by the names of Sadir, Dasi Attam and Thanjavoornatyam?
Answer: Bharatnatyam
Notes: Bharata Natyam is a famous dance form in Tamil Nadu. Bharat Natyam is a comparatively new name. Earlier it was known as Sadir, Dasi Attam, and Thanjavoornatyam. Some of the prominent artists of Bharatanatyam – Leela Samson, Mrinalini Sarabhai, Baijayantimala Bali, Malavika Sarkar, Yamini Krishnamurthy, Padma Subrahmanyam, Sonal Man Singh, Rukmini Devi Arundale, etc.

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