Mohiniyattam - classical dance of Kerala which is close to bharathanatyam. The word 'Mohini' literally means a maiden who excites desire or steals the heart of the on looker.
It is a solo female dance (in a single costume ) in which the striking features is the musical melody and rhythmical swaying of the dancer from side to side and the smooth and unbroken flow of the body movement. The dance is focused essentially on feminine moods and emotions.
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