Contents: 1. The classical dance styles. 2. The temple and the arts. 3. The dance of Shiva. 4. Adavus. 5. The concept of Natya. 6. Abhinaya. 7. Rasa and Bhava. 8. The Nayika (heroine) and her classification. 9. Angikam. 10. Hasta Mudras. 11. The movements of the limbs in dance. 12. The music for Bharata Natyam.