The city has a diverse theatre scene and is one of the important centres for Bharata Natyam, a classical dance form that originated in Tamil Nadu and is the oldest dance of India.[242] An important cultural centre for Bharata Natyam is Kalakshetra, on the beach in the south of the city.[243] In 2012, a group of five Bharatha Natyam dancers from Chennai performed at the India Campaign during the 2012 Summer Olympics.[244] Chennai has been featured in UNESCO Creative Cities Network (UCCN) list since October 2017 for its century-old musical tradition.[4] Chennai is also home to some choirs, who during the Christmas season stage various carol performances across the city in Tamil and English.[245][246]