How do you distinguish between Kuchipudi and Bharatanatyam dances?
- Dancers occasionally speaking dialogues is found in Kuchipudi dance but not in Bharatanatyam.
- Dancing on the brass plate by keeping the feet on its edges is a feature of Bharatanatyam but Kuchipudi dance does not have such a form of movements.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
- 1 only
- 2 only
- Both 1 and 2
- Neither 1 nor 2
Explanation
Statement 1 is correct
- In a Kuchipudi recital, the dancer may combine the role of a singer into himself/ herself as well. Hence, it becomes a drance-drama performance. Both Lasya and Tandava elements are important in the Kuchipudi dance form
- Bharatanatyam, focuses more on expressions and mudras (hand gestures) to convey the meaning.
Statement 2 is incorrect
- The practice of dancing on a brass plate is a well-known feature of Kuchipudi. In this tradition, the dancer balances on the edges of a brass plate while performing intricate footwork. Bharatanatyam does not include this particular movement.
