Meaning “dance, act on stage or play” in Sanskrit, it may be used to refer to “pure dance,” which involves only movement to rhythm, without the expression of any emotion, and mostly consists of abstract movements that focus primarily on footwork.
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ChicagoImpart Encyclopedia of Art. "Nrtya." Last updated February 17, 2026. https://imp-art.org/definitions/nrtya/.
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