Indian Classical Dance
A space encompassing India’s codified classical dance traditions—each with its own regional school, technique, vocabulary (mudras, rasas, talas), performance rituals, and training lineages.
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Bharatanatyam is a classical South Indian dance form featuring intricate footwork, expressive gestures, and storytelling rooted in Hindu mythology. It is both a performance art and a distinct cultural community with deep traditions and ongoing evolution.
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Kathak is a North Indian classical dance form known for its intricate footwork, fast spins, expressive storytelling, and distinct lineage-based styles. As both performance art and cultural tradition, it connects practitioners through rigorous training, shared vocabulary, and a vibrant sense of identity.
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Kathak
Bharatanatyam is a classical South Indian dance form featuring intricate footwork, expressive gestures, and storytelling rooted in Hindu mythology. It is both a performance art and a distinct cultural community with deep traditions and ongoing evolution.
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Kathak is a North Indian classical dance form known for its intricate footwork, fast spins, expressive storytelling, and distinct lineage-based styles. As both performance art and cultural tradition, it connects practitioners through rigorous training, shared vocabulary, and a vibrant sense of identity.
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