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What is the difference between bharatanatyam and kuchipudi?
Bharatanatyam originated in Tamil Nadu (south), while Kuchipudi originated in Andhra Pradesh (mid-east). Bharatanatyam devotes a lot of focus to the "aramandi" position, or half-sit. Kuchipudi dancers do not sit as low to the ground. Kuchipudi is thought of as the element of earth, while BN is the element of fire. KP has some unique qualities that BN doesn't have, and vise versa. For example, some items in Kuchipudi involve dancing on a brass plate (Tarangam). Steps in BN are known for being very precise and rhythmic, while KP can be more rounded. And finally, there is some difference in the temple dress: BN skirt has three fans of differing length and KP usually has one fan longer than all the rest. Hope that helps!
Where did kuchipudi originated?
Kuchipudi originated from Kuchelapuram (Kuchipudi), Andhra Pradesh. It originated from the male brahmins of the Bhakthi Movement during the 15th century. Kuchipudi has its first roots from the Bhagavata Mela. Other male brahmins moved to Melattur and named themselves "Melattur Bhagavata Mela" an claims to be the original Bhagavata Mela. The Melattur B.M. uses Bharatanatyam as their medium of dance. Kuchipudi before was a dance theatre, with only men doing all the characters. Solo dancing or solokattu was introduced by Vedantam Laxminarayana during its revival period, when the British propagated the prohibitation of dance. Then when the British left, Kuchipudi masters Vempati Satyam, Vendatam Satyanarayana Sharma and other masters collaborated and revived the dance tradition. Kuchipudi then flourished all over India and became famous. Kuchipudi is one of the 7 major Indian Classical Dance forms. Kuchipudi is a very round and complex dance. Kuchipudi has also tiptoe movements and other nritta-based dance movements that are distinct from other Indian dance forms. Today, Kuchipudi flourishes all over the world and continues to relive and revive its legacy and traditions.
Who is the famous country in kuchipudi?
Andhra Pradesh, India
Which state follow Kuchipudi dance?
kuchipudi is traditional dance form of andhra pradesh.. it is not that only Telugu people learn it.. it is widely learnt in all the southern states of India..
What does Kuchipudi mean?
Kuchipudi (తెలుగు : కూచిపూడి) (pronounced as 'Koochipoodi') is a Classical Indian dance form from Andhra Pradesh, India. It is also popular all over South India.
