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KA - "song"
BU - "dance"
KI - "skill"

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Chorus of seated men who create sounds with their mouths while swaying their outstretched arms to accompany the dance.

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A story of possession by demons, mythical creatures an the struggle between good and evil.

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Dancers go into a trance like state and perform amazing feats such as walking on hot coals or stabbing themselves with daggers, emerging unhurt.

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Typically performed by young girls who use intricately choreographed movements, manipulating their bodies, fingers and faces to accompany the music.

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Dramatic plays that are about historical events and conflicts in relationships and matters of the heart. They are a blend of music, dance, mime with spectacular staging and costumes.

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The stage is equipped with gadgets; revolving stages and trap doors that actors can appear and disappear.

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Started with women performing, the government thought it disruptive to society. Young boys would dress up as women to perform. Moral concerns caused that to be banned also. Older men took over the rolls.

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Dynamic
Energetic
Precise
Balanced

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Moves are executed in the stance with knees bent and turned outward. Every part of the body is used including the eyes.

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Originated in the temples of Southern India.

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Technical performance where the dancer presents pure Bharatanatyam movement emphasizing on speed, form, pattern, range and rhythmic aspects without any form of enactment or interpretive aspect.

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Performed by a group or in some cases by a solo dancer who maintains certain body movements for certain characters of the play which is communicated through dance-acting.

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Dancer communicates a story, spiritual themes, message or feelings through expressive gestures and slower body movements harmonized with musical notes.