Ключевые слова: 19th century, 20th century, abhinaya, adavus, ancient dance form, beat, bha bhavam, bharathanatyam, cathir, classical indian dance, classical music, dance, dance of shiva, dance style, desi nritta, dramatic art, female dancer, feminine lines, grace, graceful, karanas, lasya, margi form nritta, means expression, means music, movements, natya, natyam, nritta, popular, pure dance movements, purity, ra ragam, rhythm, sculpturesque poses, solo dance, south indian, story telling, ta talam, tamil nadu, tandava ananda thandavam, temple dancers, tenderness, visual depiction of rhythms,