Lord Shiva is the master of dance forms. He is the author of all dance forms. The science of dance, Natyasasthra dealing with the 108 types of classical Indian dance forms said to have originated from him just as all the yogic postures. Lord Shivas dances is a form of expression, which he uses either to relieve the tensions in the world or alleviate the sufferings of his devotees.

Lord Shiva is the master of dance forms. He is the author of all dance forms. The science of dance, Natyasasthra dealing with the 108 types of classical Indian dance forms said to have originated from him just as all the yogic postures. Lord Shivas dances is a form of expression, which he uses either to relieve the tensions in the world or alleviate the sufferings of his devotees. The most popular is Nataraja (the king of dance). Ananda tandava, dancing in a pleasant and cheerful mood, Uma Tandava dancing in the company of Parvati, Tripura Tandava dancing while slaying Tripurasura. Urdhva Tandava dancing in the air. While the Rudra Tandava depicts his violent nature, first as the creator and later as the destroyer of the universe, even of death itself. When Sati, the first incarnation of Parvati, sacrificed herself at a yagna being performed by Daksha, a very distraught Shiva started dancing with her body. The world was terrorised from this Rudra Tandava and to stop the devastating penance, Sri Vishnu used his Sudarshana chakra and completely cut up Sati's body in several pieces. Wherever her body parts fell, a temple was erected. They are called Shakti Peethas.
Om Namo Bhagwate Rudraya Namah!