2.6 | Interaction with non-dancers and non-classical dancers

Difficult to understand: Classical dance forms are often considered as difficult to interpret by the common audience.

Domination by female dancers: There is a majority of females taking up classical dance training as against western dance forms where the numbers are almost equal.

Music ignorance: The music used in classical dance forms is classical music which is again not understood and appreciated by all. The lack of training in music also, scares many of them away.

Western dance easy to grasp: Adapting the body to contemporary dance forms is rather easier and it is possible to create professionals in lesser time as compared to classical dances.

Easy access to learning contemporary styles: The sources to learn western classical dance forms are plenty. One can also take online classes and imitate to learn these dance forms.

Costume: The costumes of the classical dancers are very traditional which contradict the choice of youth today. Also they are easily available.

Not known to all: The classical dance forms are not so common to the masses and it still continues to have a niche group who actually experience and appreciate the performances.

Find it boring: The classical performances are often tagged as boring by the people who have been unexposed to these dance forms.

Quick learning: Western dance forms offer crash courses and can be learnt in no time unlike classical dance forms which require intense training for years together.

Abundance of opportunities: There are plenty of opportunities where the young people can showcase their talent (TV shows, competitions, performances, Bollywood)

Fame and glamour added: The competitions and TV shows provide quick fame and glamour attracting more and more people towards the non-classical dance forms.

Western understood by all: Western dance forms are known to all, loved by many, popular everywhere and understood by all kinds of audience.