Who is the founder of Bharatanatyam?

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It is believed that Bharatnatyam was revealed by Lord Brahma to Bharata, a famous sage who then codified this sacred dance in a Sanskrit text called the Natya Shastra.
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Rukmini Devi Arundale was the prominent dancer,choreographer and founder Kalashetra an Institution dedicated to preserving and promoting Indian classical dance including Bharatnatyam.
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