Art of dancing

                     PUNJAB FOLK DANCE Punjab is known for its rich traditional folk dance and music across the world. You can't separate Punjab from their folk dance and music. There are a plethora of folk dances that have been found across punjab including Bhangra, Gidda which are immensely popular amongst all dance forms of Punjabi folk dance. The exuberance and enthusiasm of the Punjabi people is strongly displayed in their folk dance. The rhythm of dhol and punjabi music will compel you to tap your feet. Bhangra- If you have ever been to Punjab or not, you must have heard about Bhangra. Bhangra is the most famous dance form in punjab and across the world. Wherever punjabi's reside they have carried their trademark   dancing style with them. Bhangra is one of the oldest and most traditional punjabi dance forms originated in the Majha area of punjab. This dance form was originally associated with the harvesting season of pun...

            GUJARATI FOLK DANCE FORMS The folk dance Culture of Gujarat is a celebration of energetic music and colorful costumes. Most folk dances in Gujarat have religious or social significance and are participatory, although sometimes exclusive to one gender or the other. There are many folk dances in Gujarat such as Garba, Raas, Tippani, Dangi nritya, Hudo, Matukadi, Siddi Dhamal. Garba is Gujarat's famous folk dance. The Garba word derived from Sanskrit word garbha deep which meanns an oil lamp placed in a holed earthen pot. The Garba dance is performed in a circle around  the holed earthen pot to celebrate the Navratri Festival. The Navratri Festival is celebrated in honors Goddess Amba who fought nine nights to destroy a devil. The Garba dance is a form of worship offered by women to Goddess Amba. The Garba dance includes clapping of hands and moving feet in different combinations according to the rhythm of the song. The Garba is also performed...

                RAJASTHANI FOLK DANCE Kalbelia is a folk dance executed by the women of the kalbelia community of rajasthan. The dance movements and costumes are alike to serpents. The most admired musical instuments of this dance form is 'BEEN' (wind instrument played by snake chain). In 2011, unesco carved kalbelia folk songs and dances in the Representative list of the intangible cultural heritage of humanity. Ghoomar  is probably the most popular folk dance in india. This dance form was introduced by the bhill tribe, and later adopted by the royal communities of rajasthan, including rajputs. It is erfomed by women on special events and festivals, such as the arrival of a newlywed bride at her marital house, holi and teej.The women wear traditional outfit, which is ghagra(a long, swirling skirt) and kanchli or choli (a blouse). To complete the ensemble, a veil is worn covering the face. The beauty of this folk genre is in its graceful move...

                        CHHAU DANCE Chhau is a blend of martial traditions, temple rituals, and folk and popular performance of region. Chhau is popular in the state of west bengal, jharkhand, and odisha . Chhau generated from 'chhaya' means shadow. It describes mythological stories from the epic mahabharat, ramayana, purana, traditional folk love,local legends and abstract themes through the medium of dance and a music ensemble that consists primarily of indigenous drums. Natural themes-   Sarpa nritya, mayur nritya etc. are some of the natural themes used in chhau dance. In- traditional context, the dance is intimately connected with the festivals and rituals of this region. Important among these in the chaitra parva celebrated in the month of april. The month of chaitra celebrates the advent of spring and the start of the harvesting season. The melody is interwoven and is provided by reed pipes like the mohuri, sh...

                              SATTARIYA  Sattariya is the traditional dance- drama of assam. Sattariya was recognised in 2000 as classical dance by sangeet natak academy. Sattariya dance form derives its name from the vaishnava monasteries popularily knoen as Sattaras. It is influenced by vaishnavism and it emphasises more on the devotional aspect of dance and narrates the mythological stories of vishnu.  The modern form of sattariya  is attributed to the 15th century bhakti movement scholar and saint srimanta shankaradev. Since 15th century, sattariya grew as a part of vaishnav bhakti movement.  Sattras are the dance community halls (namghar) of monastery temples. Today it is popular worldwide. THEMES-  Devotion to vishnu and krishna. Both lasya and tandav predominates sattriya is performed in a group by male monks known as 'Bhokots' as part of their daily rituals. This dance mostly perf...