Founder Speaks | Differences between Bharatanatyam and Kuchipudi 

To the untrained eye, there is little to no difference between Bharatanatyam and Kuchipudi. In this instalment of our Founder Speaks Series, Sriram along with our Fellows, Sahiti Rachakonda and Shyama Iyer, explain the differences between the two dance forms. Watch this video to learn and understand the unique nuances that help distinguish Bharatanatyam and Kuchipudi.
IndianRaga's Founder Speaks series is our new segment to share tips and tricks from the IndianRaga production set for aspiring musicians and dancers to develop best practices. Please feel free to comment below on what you think of these tips. Are there any others that you'd like to add? What else would you like Sriram to speak about, please let us know!
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