Synopsis In the rich tradition of the Indian Classical dance,Manipuri Dance has a notable contribution.The book Manipuri dance – An assessment on history and presentation is an in depth study with roots deep into the anthropology,sociology and cultural milieu of the land of Manipur.It covers all the features ,aspects and facets of AMnipuri dance and offers an exhaustive thereotical and practical view of the form.Songs,rhythmic patterns,hand gestures and feet movements are offered as particulars. The three main branches of Manipuri dance-the laiharaoba,the samkirtana,and the raslila has been dealt in details,while the contribution of the different personalities in and outside Manipur have been put forward for redy references to the students ,scholars,researchers and dance lovers of Indian dance.An exclusive chapter on the role of the graet poet Rabindranath tagore to uphold Manipuri dances has also adorned this book.