Indian dancing

CONTENTS

1. Origin and History of Indian Dancing, 13 2. Abhinayamkuram: The Language of Gestures, 22 3. Bharata Natyam, 54 4. Kathakali, 68 5. Kathak, 73 6. Maniputi, 78 7. Eastern and Western Dance Forms compared, 99 8. The Revival of Indian Dancing, 104 Glossary, 113

Index, 117