Sattriya
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Sattriya, or Sattriya Nritya, is a major Indian classical dance. It was initially created as part of Bhaona which are performances of Ankiya Nat, one-act plays, originally created by Sankardev, a 15th
Performance by Noopur Talukdar
A Sattriya dancer performing the dance form in Assam, India
A Sattriya dancer performing the dance form in Assam, India 2
A Sattriya dancer performing the dance form in Assam, India 3
Kuchipudi
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Kuchipudi is one of the eight major Indian classical dance forms. It originated in Kuchipudi, a village in the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh. Kuchipudi is a dance-drama performance, with its roots in
Sattriya
…the dancer uses certain standardized body movements to indicate a new character in the underlying story. A Nātya incorporates the elements of a Nritya. Kuchipudi historically relied on a team of dancer-actors, while in modern times Kuchipudi productions include solo or duo performances. The hand gestures (mudras…
Kuchipudi Performer DS
Dancer performing a tarangam
A Kuchipudi hasta (mudra).
Kuchipudi dancers performing in Paris