Dance in india

The basic fundamental artistic axiom and art of Indian classical dance were set down in theNatya Shastra, a book of dance drama written by the sage Bhata about 5th century A.D. The acting involved a language of dance posture intented to express originally to accompany the chanting of the song of the Rig Veda and a great diversity of definite movements from the waist, shoulders, neck, arms and facial features.