Are Bharatnatyam and Kathak the same?

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No, Bharatnatyam and Kathak are distinct classical Indian dance forms
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Bharatanatyam highlights the beauty of strong lines leading out from the dancer's body and is embellished with intricately expressive hand gestures and elaborate storytelling through facial expressions. Kathak is characterised by fluid body movements, complex patterns of footwork, fast turns and sudden...
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Bharatanatyam highlights the beauty of strong lines leading out from the dancer's body and is embellished with intricately expressive hand gestures and elaborate storytelling through facial expressions. Kathak is characterised by fluid body movements, complex patterns of footwork, fast turns and sudden stillness. read less
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