Ancient Roots of Indian Classical Dance

"The origins of Indian classical dance are deeply rooted in Natya Shastra, a profound text authored by the Vedic sage Bharata Muni. Written between 200 BCE and 200 CE, this ancient Sanskrit treatise is regarded as the holy book of Indian performing arts. It serves as the foundational scripture for classical dance, drama, and music." -- Excerpt from the blog page at: Dr. D. Y. Patil School of Liberal Arts, Pune, India. Click to read the full article.