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The Kathak dance form originated in the north and at first was very similar to the Bharatanatyam. Persian and Muslim influences later altered the dance from a temple ritual to a courtly entertainment. The influence of the Mughal tradition is evident in this dance form, and it has a distinct Hindu-Muslim texture. ... Kathak has an exciting and entertaining quality with intricate footwork and rapid pirouettes being the dominant and most endearing features of this style. ...
Though not similar to the Natyasastra, the principles in Kathak are essentially the same. ...
Of the various forms of classical dance in India, Bharata Natyam is believed to be the oldest, because it is the form which is based to the largest extent, on ancient texts on the dance. The dancers skill at both pure dance, seen elsewhere in items like jatiwaram and tillana and in mime compositions like shabdam and padam, finds its acme in varnam. ... This dance form traces its origins to the the nomadic bards of ancient northern India, known as Kathaks, or story tellers. ... With the advent of Mughal culture, Kathak became a sophisticated chamber art.
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