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Differences between Classical Dance and Folk Dance

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Present the different between Folk Dance and Classical Dance in a table.


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S.N. Classical Dance Folk Dance
1. The dance performed by describing ancient classic and gods or goddesses is called Classical Dance. The dance performed on folk song that depicts the happiness, sadness, love, and reality of the society is called Folk Dance.
2. Special training is required to perform Classical Dance because the theme of song or music is expressed through the movement of eyes, mouth, fingers, hands, etc. Folk Dance is comparatively easier. It is danced with the movement of the body parts base on the music or lyric of the song.
3. Dancers disguise themselves as gods, goddesses through the customs.  Dancers use the cultural dress of their own ethnicity or community.
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It is music/tune focused and requires special training.
For eg: Charya Nritya, pancha Buddha Nritya, Aryatara, Bajrayogini Nritya, etc.

It is lyric focused and can be performed even simply by looking at others when they dance. 
For eg: Maruni, Jhyaure,Chandi, etc.
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