Which one of the following dances involves solo performance?
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- ABharatanatyamCorrect
- BKuchipudi
- CMohiniattam
- DOdissi
Explanation
The correct answer is A because Bharatanatyam is traditionally performed as a solo dance by a single dancer, a practice historically known as ekaharya. While the other listed dance forms like Kuchipudi, Mohiniattam, and Odissi can have solo elements, they are frequently performed in groups or as dance dramas involving multiple characters. Bharatanatyam specifically emphasizes the ability of one dancer to perform multiple roles and various rhythmic patterns throughout a single recital.
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