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How do you distinguish between Kuchipudi and Bharatanatyam dances?

1. Dancers occasionally speaking dialogues are found in Kuchipudi dance but not in Bharatanatyam.

2. 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 statement(s) given above is/are correct?

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Important Points to Remember in Chapter -1 - Indian Dances from Unique Academic Board History of India Solutions

Indian Dances

List of Classical dances in India State of Origin
Bharatnatyam Tamil Nadu
Odissi Odisha
Kuchipudi Andhra Pradesh
Kathakali Kerala
Mohiniyattam Kerala
Manipuri Manipur
Sattriya Assam
Kathak Uttar Pradesh

 

State of Origin List of Folk Dances in India
Andhra Pradesh Bhamakalpam, Veeranatyam, Vilasini Natyam, Dappu, Tappeta Gullu, Dhimsa, Lambadi, Kolattam.
Arunachal Pradesh Buiya, Chalo, Ponung, Popir, Wancho, Pasi Kongki
Assam Bagurumba, Bihu, Bichhua,, Kaligopal, Maharas, Natpuja, Naga dance, Khel Gopal
Bihar Bakho-Bakhain, Jata-Jatin and Panwariya and 
Chhattisgarh Gaur Maria, Kapalik, Panthi, Pandwani, Raut Nacha, Vedamati, 
Gujarat Garba, Dandiya Raas, Tippani Juriun, Bhavai
Goa Tarangamel, Koli, Dekhni, Fugdi, Shigmo, Ghode, Modni, Samayi nrutya, Jagar, Ranmale
Haryana Jhumar, Phag, Daph, Dhamal, Loor, Gugga, Khor.
Himachal Pradesh Jhora, Jhali, Chharhi, Dhaman, Chhapeli, Mahasu
Jammu & Kashmir Rauf, Hikat, Mandjas, Kud Dandi Nach
Jharkhand Alkap, Karma Munda, Agni, Jhumar, Janani Jhumar, Mardana Jhumar, Paika, Phagua
Karnataka Yakshagana, Huttari, Suggi, Kunitha, Karga
Kerala Ottam Thullal, Kaikottikali
Maharashtra Lavani, Nakata, Koli, Lezim, Gafa, Dahikala Dasavtar
Madhya Pradesh Jawara, Matki, Aada, Khada Nach, Phulpati, Grida Dance, Selalarki, Selabhadoni
Manipur Dol Cholam, Thang Ta, Lai Haraoba, Pung Cholom
Meghalaya Ka Shad Suk Mynsiem, Nongkrem, Laho
Mizoram Cheraw Dance, Khuallam, Chailam, Sawlakin, Chawnglaizawn, Zangtalam
Nagaland Rangma, Zeliang, Nsuirolians, Gethinglim
Odisha Savari, Ghumara, Painka, Munari
Punjab Bhangra, Giddha, Daff, Dhaman, Bhand
Rajasthan Ghapal, Ghumar, Chakri, Ganagor, Jhulan Leela, Jhuma, Suisini, 
Sikkim Chu Faat , Singhi Chaam or the Snow Lion, Yak Chaam, Denzong Gnenha, Sikmari, Tashi Yangku
Tamil Nadu Kumi, Kolattam, Kavadi
Tripura Hojagiri
Uttar Pradesh Nautanki, Raslila, Kajri, Jhora, Chappeli
Uttarakhand Garhwali, Kumayuni, Kajari, Jhora, Raslila