Bharatanatyam is a classical Indian dance form, while Kathakali, Odissi, and Kalaripayattu are all contemporary dance forms.

Contemporary fusion is a style of dance that combines elements from different dance forms, including classical Indian dance, Western contemporary dance, and folk dance.

Contemporary dance in India often explores a wide range of themes, including love, loss, social justice, and identity.

Contemporary dance in India often incorporates a variety of movement qualities, including sharp and angular, fluid and flowing, and grounded and earthy.

Contemporary dance in India often uses a variety of spatial arrangements, including symmetrical, asymmetrical, and negative space.

Contemporary dance in India often uses a variety of temporal structures, including linear, non-linear, and cyclic.

Contemporary dance in India often uses a variety of energy levels, including high energy, low energy, and sudden bursts of energy.

Contemporary dance in India often uses a variety of dynamics, including forte, piano, and crescendo.

Contemporary dance in India often uses a variety of rhythms, including regular, irregular, and syncopated.

Contemporary dance in India often uses a variety of repetition techniques, including exact repetition, varied repetition, and sequential repetition.

Contemporary dance in India often uses a variety of contrasts, including light and dark, fast and slow, and loud and soft.

Contemporary dance in India often uses a variety of symbols, including objects, colors, and gestures.

Contemporary dance in India often uses a variety of metaphors, including comparing two things, using one thing to represent another, and creating a new meaning.

Contemporary dance in India often uses a variety of ironic techniques, including using humor to make a point, using unexpected elements to create surprise, and using contradiction to create tension.

Contemporary dance in India often uses a variety of ambiguous techniques, including leaving things open to interpretation, creating multiple meanings, and challenging the audience's expectations.