Describe the music that accompanies the dance and the dancers' clothing. Add a photo of the dancers performing

The haka is a type of ancient Māori war dance traditionally used on the battlefield, as well as when groups came together in peace. Haka are a fierce display of a tribe's pride, strength and unity. Actions include violent foot-stamping, tongue protrusions and rhythmic body slapping to accompany a loud chant. The words of a haka often poetically describe ancestors and events in the tribe's history. The haka was performed by both men and women. 

Today, haka are still used during Māori ceremonies and celebrations to honor guests and show the importance of the occasion. This includes family events, like birthdays and weddings. 

During a kapa haka performance you’ll experience a range of compositions, from chants and choral singing to graceful action songs and ferocious war dances. Many performances include skilled demonstrations of traditional weaponry. The male dancer’s wrap cloth only on their lower part of the body and have some tattoos on the upper part of their body. Women wear piupiu (skirts) and a pari (bodice) made in a tāniko design. Tāniko is finger weaving. The women also wear a headband called a tipare. 

What is Bharatanatyam dance? 

Bharatanatyam dance is a major genre of dance within the southern Indian community that first originated in Tamil Nadu. The movements are very unique shared with other classical Indian dances however not found in any western style dances. Bharatanatyam dance is often described as geometric with their posture and movement as well as dynamic, energetic and precise and balanced. There is very little use of hips and off-balance positions as it is more focused on rhythmic stamping of the feet, pirouettes, jumping, positions where the knees are in contact with the floor and the movement of their eyes which complement and highlight the movements of the body.