How do you distinguish between Kuchipudi and Bharatanatyam dances? 1. Dancers occasionally speaking dialogues is found. in Kuchipudi dance but not in Bharatanatyam.. 2. Dancing on the brass plate by keeping the feet on its edges is a feature of Bharatanatyam but Kuchipudi dance does not have such a form of movements. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

1. Statement 1 is correct. Kuchipudi, originating from Andhra Pradesh, evolved from dance-drama traditions (Bhagavata Mela Natakam). Consequently, it retains elements of 'abhinaya' (expression) that include occasional use of spoken dialogues by the dancers to narrate the story or portray characters. This feature is generally absent in Bharatanatyam, which primarily relies on mime, gestures, and facial expressions for storytelling. 2. Statement 2 is incorrect. Dancing on the brass plate by keeping the feet on its edges, while executing intricate rhythmic patterns, is a distinctive and spectacular feature of Kuchipudi (known as 'Tarangam'). This specific element is not a traditional feature of Bharatanatyam.