A thesis by Sowjanya Suresh. Through this thesis I have studied about the rich art form from its origin to what it has been transformed to today , through a comparative study of the past and the present , also looking into the various challenges faced by a dancer , a teacher and a common man relating to the art form , and ways of its development. When one dances for the inner being the dance itself becomes a celebration ! My ideology is based on this, to create a dance space for learning and experiencing dance and to enjoy the beautiful divine art form.