natya shastra has been the origin of most classical dances of india.
what has been the origin of most classical dances of india?
natya shastra
the "natya shastra" is the foundational treatise for classical dances of india, and this text is attributed to the ancient scholar bharata muni. its first complete compilation is dated to between 200 bce and 200 ce, but estimates vary between 500 bce and 500 ce. the most studied version of the natya shastra text consists of about 6000 verses structured into 36 chapters. the text, states natalia lidova, describes the theory of tāṇḍava dance (shiva), the theory of rasa, of bhāva, expression, gestures, acting techniques, basic steps, standing postures – all of which are part of indian classical dances. dance and performance arts, states this ancient text, are a form of expression of spiritual ideas, virtues and the essence of scriptures.
indian classical dance
dances of sri lanka





















































the origin of the dances of sri lanka lies with the indigenous people of sri lanka, the veddas and "yakkas" ("those who work with iron").





















































section::::classical dances.





















































there are three main styles of sri lankan classical dance:





















































bullet::::- the kandyan dances of the hill country, known as uda rata natum;





















































bullet::::- the low country dances of the southern plains, known as pahatha rata natum;





















































bullet::::- sabaragamuwa dances, or sabaragamuwa natum.
dances of sri lanka