Dance tells stories using gestures, expressions and movement. Classical Indian dances use mudras and bhavas to convey emotions and narratives. Through controlled movements, dancers communicate myths, historical events and emotions, making dance a powerful non-verbal storytelling medium.
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Dance storytelling uses gestures (mudras), facial expressions (bhavas) and movements to narrate stories. Bharatanatyam and Kathak depict mythological tales, while folk dances convey cultural traditions. In a performance, I used hand gestures to show a river’s flow and facial expressions for emotions like joy and sorrow. This experience deepened my appreciation of dance as a visual language. Storytelling through dance enhances communication, making performances meaningful without spoken words.