This book encompasses both the literary and the applied forms and I have tried to create a balance and justice between the two. On the literary side, I have discussed the origin, historical background and development of dance, Tandav, Lasya, the schools (Gharanas) of dance, various forms of dance, emotions and the rasas, enactment (abhinay), artistic sequel of Kathak, source of dance, Nrit, Natya and Nritya, glossary of the definitive dance vocabulary, the Mudras ...
