
Embodied Tales: A Journey Through The Marvels Of Indian Classical Dance
The Natya Shastra, a Sanskrit text dating back to 200 BCE to 200 CE, serves as the theoretical foundation for these dance forms. The number of recognized classical dance styles varies, with institutions like the Sangeet Natak Academy acknowledging eight main forms: Bharatanatyam, Kathak, Kuchipudi, Odissi, Kathakali, Sattriya, Manipuri, and Mohiniyattam.