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The document discusses four ancient texts that form the theoretical basis of dance in India: Natyasastra, Abhinayadarpana, Sangita Ratnakaram, and Nritta Ratnavali. It outlines the key chapters in each text that discuss concepts like angas, upangas, pratyangas, caris, sthanakas, and karanas, which are fundamental to Indian classical dance. The document provides details on the authors and dates of the original texts as well as references to English translations of select passages.
- Author
- Kiranmai Bonala
- Language
- EN