Dhananjayan on Indian Classical Dance

Contents Foreword IV Dedication V Introduction to this Third Edition VII Introduction VIII Guru Chandu Panikkar 1 Natya-The Essence of Hyndhyava-Dharma 4 Rasa 9 Seminar on Bharatha Natyam 1966 21 The concept of the Male Dancer 23 Kathakali-The Poor Man'sRich Art 25 Similarities and Dissimilarties between Kathakali and Bharata natyam 32 Sringaara and Bhakti in Dance 39 Ideal Stage for Better Performance 43 Dance in the Process of Progress 48 Innovative Techniques in Traditional Creativity 52 Questions answered I 58 Questions Answered II 61 Perfrming Arts of the Sothern Region and their Inter Relationship 65 Culture Explosion 70 Odisha 75 Innovations in Bharatanatyam 78 Art Criticism is as divine as the Art Itself 81 Future of the Arts in India 84 The Dhananjayans contributions to the Performing Arts Scene 85 East India - North-Eastern Provinces, Odisha 90 Awards and After 115 The Evolution of Dance 118