Which one of the following dances involves solo performance ?

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Q: 59 (IAS/1997)
Which one of the following dances involves solo performance ?

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General Knowledge

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IAS

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Alert - the correct answer should be 1 Bharatanatyam.

Bharatanatyam is typically performed solo and can include a monologue. It`s a major form of Indian classical dance that originated in Tamil Nadu. The dancer uses a combination of hand gestures and footwork to express the narrative.

Option 2, Kuchipudi, is usually a group performance but sometimes can also be done individually. It is also a classical Indian dance from Andhra Pradesh.

Option 3, Kathak, is often performed in a group or duo format though there can be solo performances too. It is one among the eight major forms of Indian classical dance and is traditionally associated with the traveling bards of ancient northern India.

Option 4, Odissi, is a major ancient Indian classical dance style that originated in the Hindu temples of Odisha. Both solo and group performances are common in Odissi dance.

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