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Types of Indian Dance

Bharatanatyam, From Tamil Nadu
Bharatanatyam, From Tamil Nadu

Bharatanatyam is an Indian classical dance that originated in the Hindu temples of Tamil Nadu and neighbouring areas. Let's take a look at its history, costumes, and exponents.

Kathak, From Northern and Western India
Kathak, From Northern and Western India

Native to northern India, Kathak is one of the six classical Indian dance forms. An ancient storytelling device, Kathak originated within the Hindu temples as a means of portraying the epic tales contained within the Mahabharata and Ramayana, Hindu scriptures. Poetry combined with rhythmic movement to aid in the worshipful storytelling.

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Kathakali, From Kerala
Kathakali, From Kerala

Kathakali is a traditional dance from the south InĀ­dian state of Kerala

Kuchipudi, From Andhra Pradesh and Telangana
Kuchipudi, From Andhra Pradesh and Telangana

Kuchipudi is a classical dance of India, extremely popular in the southern states.The folk dances of Andhra Pradesh are ... Kuchipudi and other folk dances of Andhra ...

Manipuri, From Manipur
Manipuri, From Manipur

Manipuri is one of the most beautiful dance styles of India which is nurtured in the mountainous region of the northeast; it takes its name from the name of the area called Manipur, which is now a state.

Odissi, From Odisha
Odissi, From Odisha

Odissi is one of the classical Indian dance forms that originated in the Indian state of Odisha. Let's take a look at its history, evolution, costumes, repertoire and dancers.

Sattriya, From Assam
Sattriya, From Assam

In monasteries in remote Assam, prayer is expressed through dance. That style, Sattriya, is coming to New York this weekend.

source: nytimes.com