What is the difference between Bharatanatyam and a gharana?

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The term Gharana in the context of Art, means style. This term is mostly used for Hinduastani classical music and Kathak, both art forms mostly performed in the Northern States of India. Bharatanatyam is a dance form from the Southern States of India. The Bharatanatyam equivalent for Gharana is a Sanskrit...
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The term Gharana in the context of Art, means style. This term is mostly used for Hinduastani classical music andKathak, both art forms mostly performed in the Northern States of India.Bharatanatyam is a dance form from the Southern States of India. The Bharatanatyam equivalent for Gharana is a Sanskrit word - Bani. read less
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