INDIRA
P.P. BORA AND RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT OF SATTRIYA DANCE:
The structure of the dance repertoire was strengthened
through introduction of solo choreographies encompassing spatial dimensions,
visual design and classical body language suitable for modern day proscenium
and cosmopolitan audiences without altering the fundamental framework of
the dance form and thus, conforming to Assamese art and culture. All these
efforts have been made with due consultation with eminent dance scholars
and dance exponents like Late Rukmini Devi Arundale, Late Dr. Maheswar Neog,
Dr. Kapila Vatsyayan, Dr. Sunil Kothari, Late Guru Bipin Singh, Late Mohan
Khokar and others. For her pioneering and valuable contribution towards
development of Sattriya dance, she was honoured with many awards including
the prestigious National Sangeet Natak Academy Award in 1996.