Study Guide · Chapter 6
Quick Revision — Key Facts Table
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| Dance Form | State | Key Feature |
|---|---|---|
| Bharatanatyam | Tamil Nadu | Aramandi posture; Devadasi origin; revived by Rukmini Devi Arundale |
| Kathak | Uttar Pradesh | Storytelling; fast spins (chakkars); Lucknow/Jaipur gharanas |
| Kathakali | Kerala | Elaborate face-painting (chutti); all-night performances |
| Kuchipudi | Andhra Pradesh | Tarangam (dancing on a brass plate rim) |
| Odissi | Odisha | Tribhangi posture; temple-sculpture aesthetic |
| Manipuri | Manipur | Raas Leela; soft, flowing movements; no audible footwork |
| Mohiniyattam | Kerala | "Dance of the enchantress"; solo, lyrical female form |
| Sattriya | Assam | Vaishnavite monastery (Sattra) origin; Sankardev; recognised in 2000 |
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