Gotipua is a traditional dance form in the state of Orissa, India,
precursor of Odissi classical dance. It has been performed in Orissa for
centuries by young boys, who dress as women to praise Jagannath and
Krishna.
It is executed by a group of boys who perform acrobatic figures
inspired by the life of Radha and Krishna. They begin to learn the
dance at an early age until adolescence, when their androgynous
appearance changes. In the Oriya language Gotipua, means "single boy".
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| Gotipua Dance, Odisha |
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