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Bharatanatyam is a major genre of Indian classical dance that originated in ___________.

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Andhra Pradesh
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Tamil Nadu
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Kerala
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Manipur
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The correct option is B Tamil Nadu
  • Bharatnatyam Dance has its origin in the state of Tamil Nadu and is the oldest classical dance form of all dance forms.
  • Bharatnatyam derives its name from Bharatamuni and Natyam which means dance in Tamil.
  • It involves transitional movements of the leg, hip and arm. Expressive eye movements and hand gestures are used to convey emotions.

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