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- Kuchipudi is one of the classical styles of Indian dance.
- Kuchipudi is the name of a village in the Krishna district of Andhra Pradesh.
- It is known for its graceful movements and expressive gestures.
- The dance is accompanied by live music played on instruments such as the mridangam and veena.
- Kuchipudi performances often include a solo dancer and a chorus.
- Kuchipudi is a team performance, with roots in Hindu religious festivals.
- The drama-dance involves extensive stage movements and exacting footwork.
- It is also known as Kuchelapuram or Kuchilapuri.
- It is the origin of the eponymous dance form Kuchipudi.
- It is one of the eight major Indian classical dances.
