He became involved with classical dance through his older sister, who was taking a class.

It just means you've read up on the history of classical dance?

It is not that there was no classical dance to be seen this fall.

Various events are held each year to celebrate classical dance.

"A lot of the Indian kids are learning the classical dances now," he said.

Classical dance, she feels, needs to be made more accessible.

It has also introduced computer science, classical dance and music as part of its curriculum.

"Classical dance is the grammar of physical movement," he said.

In addition to contemporary works, the program included examples of Chinese classical dance.

Several of the dancers learned some classical Indian dance for this trip.