What are the similarities between Kathak and Bharatnatyam?

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Both are Indian classical dances.Both Kathak and Bharatnatyam mark their origins around the Hindu temples in India. Moreover, Kathak and Bharatnatyam dancers use many facial expressions.
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Both are Indian classical dance , both are involved around Hindu temples, based on mythological stories and their images are still carved on the ancient temples such as Khajarao, tanjore and so on. Both dances have much more abhinaya (expression)
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Both are Indian classical dance , both are involved around Hindu temples, based on mythological stories and their images are still carved on the ancient temples such as Khajarao, tanjore and so on. Both dances have much more abhinaya (expression)
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Bharatnatyam is south Indian classical dance that originated around state of Tamil Nadu.Kathak is Northern Indian classical dance that initially start in Hindu Temple.Kathak is from stories of Radha and Krishana .Bharatnatyam is based on tales of Shiva. In Kathak Performer is used standing posture in...
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Bharatnatyam is south Indian classical dance that originated around state of Tamil Nadu.Kathak is Northern Indian classical dance that initially start in Hindu Temple.Kathak is from stories of Radha and Krishana .Bharatnatyam is based on tales of Shiva. In Kathak Performer is used standing posture in performance and very less hip movements. In Bharatnatyam the performer use many mudras and sitting or knee bent posture and hip movements. read less
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