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Andhrapradesh’s Light Footed Kuchipudi

Tracing its origin back to the village of Kuchelapuram aka Kuchipudi, the dance of Kuchipudi dates back to the 15th century. The dance derives its principles from the Bharata muni’s natya shastra and shares many common features with its southern sister Bharatanatyam. Unlike other dance forms, Kuchipudi was exclusive for...

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Dance and Rhythm - Understanding the Elegant...

If you have never seen an Odissi dance recital previously, it is time you seen one now to understand the grace, elegance and highly evolved techniques of dancing. Odissi is roughly 2000 years old, with the oldest evidences dating back to 2nd century BC, collected from the Jain caves of Udhaygiri.  The dance developed...

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Dance and Rhythm -- Kathak, the Dance of...

Kathak comes from the north Indian state of Uttarpradesh. The story behind the name takes us back to the 13th century, where the dance is believed to have evolved to its present state. Prior to that period, Kathak was a simple dance accompaniment of the storytellers or the kathakas, who entertained the audience with stories...

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How Dancing Benefits For Kids

Every parent wants to see their kids to live a happy and healthy lifestyle. But, when we say happy, we are not talking about your kids sitting in front of the television, surfing internet and playing game. Instead, involving with simple yet fun activities/exercise like dancing, jogging, running etc helps in gaining a happy...

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