The distinctive style of MOHINIYATTAM is the complete absence of heavy stamping and rhythmical tension . The stamping of the feet is a very substantial element in most of the other dance forms except MANIPURI.In Mohiniyattam the footwork is gentle , soft and sliding. The movements are never abrupt , they are dignified easy and natural , but the vertical line of the body is never disrupted.Graceful gentle bobbing movements are very special of MOHINIYATTAM. We can say that this dance form has some resemblence to Bharatanatyam , but it is quite distinct in its execution of movements , usage of hand gestures and its stark simple costume.
