A Tribute to Divinity Dance is the earliest language of the human race. In the primitive ages, when there were no languages, ancient man used gestures to communicate. Even after the languages came into existence man still used gestures along with language to express himself effectively.
Dance is nothing but the expression of the mind through body movements.
Dance in Indian culture is believed to be a manifestation of Divinity. According to the Natya Shastra, Brahma the Supreme Creator took the recitation from the Rig Veda, the song from the Sama Veda, the Abhinayas from the Yajur Veda and created the fifth Veda the Natya Veda. The Hindu Pantheon is replete with Gods and Goddesses using the medium of dance to express their feelings and emotions. Done the gages Dance has always symbolized the best and the noblest aspect of India s rich and glorious cultural heritage. Odissi dance is considered one of the oldest based on archeological evidence.