But, if coupled with this, the dancer is inspired by higher ennobling influences, his creations will have greater scope and unlimited possibilities. Technique in such cases will have a secondary part to play. But it is the personality of the dancer which is seen through the basis of technique. Anna Pavlova's "Dying Swan", Uday Shanker's "Shiva Tandava", Ram Gopal's "Garuda", "Rajput Serenade" and others are examples of great art though without much of technique.

 It is for this reason that one can always look to experienced artists for great masterpieces of dance. The younger generation is normally capable of interpretative execution and technical skill which usually leads to mechanical efficiency. Music is the basis of all dances. Dance is therefore, a dependent art, depending on all the other fine arts mentioned earlier. Music in India comprises "raga-s" which are capable of evoking emotions or 'Bhava' both in the singer and the listener.  Musical compositions are based on some set of rhythmic patterns or 'tala-s' which in Indian music are so varied and so intricate, that the playing of these 'tala-s' on the various percussion instruments such as Mridangam, Tabla, Pakhawaj, Kanjira or Ghatam is by itself a fine art.

The musician who is singing a song must sing the piece with the right emotion. It is only then that the dancer is inspired to greater heights which leads him to self-forgetfulness or complete involvement. Slight flaws in the music may upset the mental balance of the dancer. Similarly the accompanying musical instruments must also lend the singer apt support, and the choice of instruments must be apt to the dances that are performed.