Bharatanatyam, originating from Tamil Nadu, is renowned for its elegant and expressive style, characterized by crisp footwork, intricate hand gestures, and a wide range of facial expressions.

Kathak is known for its focus on pure dance, characterized by intricate footwork, rhythmic patterns, and expressive movements, rather than storytelling or devotional themes.

Odissi is known for its Tribhanga stance, where the body is divided into three parts - the head, torso, and legs - creating a graceful and fluid movement.

Kuchipudi is famous for its Tarangam, a complex dance sequence performed on the edges of a brass plate, showcasing the dancer's balance and skill.

Manipuri dance is deeply rooted in the Lai Haraoba tradition, a ritualistic dance form performed to appease deities and celebrate festivals.

Mohiniyattam is closely associated with Chavittunatakam, a traditional dance-drama form from Kerala, and incorporates its graceful movements and expressive storytelling.

Chhau, originating from the eastern states of Odisha, Jharkhand, and West Bengal, is characterized by its vigorous and athletic movements, often performed with masks and accompanied by energetic drumming.

Kathakali is renowned for its elaborate hand gestures, known as Mudras, which convey a wide range of emotions and narratives.

Kathak is famous for its intricate footwork, known as Tatkaar, and rhythmic patterns, often performed with ankle bells, creating a melodious sound.

Odissi is renowned for its expressive eye movements, known as Drishti, and intricate hand gestures, called Mudras, which convey a wide range of emotions and narratives.

Mohiniyattam is characterized by its graceful and fluid movements, often performed with a flowing skirt, creating a mesmerizing effect.

Chhau is renowned for its vigorous and energetic movements, often performed with swords and shields, showcasing the martial arts aspect of the dance form.

Kathak is famous for its intricate footwork, known as Tatkaar, and rhythmic patterns, often performed with ankle bells, creating a melodious sound.

Odissi is renowned for its expressive eye movements, known as Drishti, and intricate hand gestures, called Mudras, which convey a wide range of emotions and narratives.

Mohiniyattam is characterized by its graceful and fluid movements, often performed with a flowing skirt, creating a mesmerizing effect.