Art of dancing

                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 movements that involve swaying hands, be

                        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, shehnai. Though vocal music is not used in chhau, the melodies

                              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 performed on Radha- Krishna and other myths. Drama written by sankardev are typically presented

                             MANIPURI  The manipuri dance form named after its region of origin,'manipur' is also known as 'jogai'. The origion of manipuri dance is mythological which is traced to the celestial dance of siva and parvati all along with 'Gandharva' in the valley of manipur. It was traditionally performed as a dance- drama on devotional songs. Manipuri is a combination of two culture, india and south-east asian.  THEMES-   Mostly influenced by hindu vaishnavism themes. The dance gained fame after the start of vaishnavism. Manipuri showcases the love between radha and krishna though raaslila.  Manipuri also includes themes related to shaivism and shaktism and regional deities.                                                                shavism and shaktism                                                                      Manipuri emphasises on devotion. It includes both tandav and lasya in which major emphasis is given to lasya.    TANDAV- Ma

                                 ODISSI odissi derives its name from 'odra nritya or audramagadhi' mentioned in natya shastra. The long-established dance form in the serene surroundings of shri jagannath temple in odisha is famouse as 'odissi'. It was supported by the jain kings Kharavela and largely performed by maharis. Udayagiri- khandagiri caves offer some of the early examples of odissi dance. In ancient dayes this dance form filled with bhakti rass was a part of warship to god at jagannath temples. Thus we find many sculpture inside the temple. SPECIALITIES-  It has a combination of lasya and tandav. Graceful and mesmerizing, It appears like waves of the ocean. Odissi is famous for itspresentations on poet jayadev's fabulous work. Odissi dance performs natya combined with an element of acting and dancing. It is a unique demonstration of gracefulness, sensuality and beauty. MUDRAS- Mudras and postures for expressing emotions are identical to that of bharatnatya

                  MOHINIYATTAM  DANCE Mohiniyattam means 'mohini', the celestial enchantress of the hindu mythology, is the classical solo dance form of kerala. Mohiniyattam represents the element of Air. According to a puranic story, Lord vishnu took on the guise of a 'mohini' to seduce the asuras, both in connection with churning of the ocean and episode of the slaying of bhasmasur. Mohiniyattam is a lasya predomonates. Mohiniyattam can be found in the texts Vyavaharamala written in 1709 by Mazhamagalam narayanan namputiri and in ghoshayatra, written later by great poet kunjan namiar. DANCE SPECIALITIES-  It is mostly a solo performance by girls with circular movements, subtle                                                   expressions, and delicate footsteps. Movements in mohiniyattam have been borrowed from nangiar koothu and female falk dance the tiruvatirakali and kaikottikoli. This dance has elements of bharatnatyam( grace and elegance) and kathakali (vigour) b