Folk dances represent the heart of any culture. Through folk dance the common man is able to express his innermost feeling. In a culture as rich as India's it is therefore no surprise that it abounds with folk art. Concentrating mainly on South Indian dance forms this book gives us in the greatest detail the various folk dances that may be found there. Learn many of the folk songs that abound in this region. Enjoy their rhythm and melody. Find out how these lyrics are adapted to dance. Learn the various steps and poses.This book contains illustrations that show us the various steps and mudras used in the folk dances of South India.