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Nepal Folk Dance forms

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  Nepal Folk Dances Deuda Naach Deuda Naach is popular in Mid-west and mostly far West Nepal. Dancers perform the dance in a circular by touching shoulders between others. They will step their legs back and forth according to the song sung by the dancers themselves. Do not miss a chance to experience this Nepal Traditional Folk Dance because, tourists, of course, can join this dance too. Dhan Nach Dhan Nach is a traditional dance of the Limbus, living mainly in the Eastern part of Nepal. Dhan Nach is a cultural practice, and when people perform it, they sing Palam. This not only reflects the history and the mythical aspects of the Limbus community but also tells the glorious history to the new generations. Chandi Naach Chandi Naach is a traditional dance of the Rai community worshiping Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati. They dance to pray to Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati for success, peace and good crops for their village. Dancers who performed this dance have to show cheerful and ch...

Nepal Dance Forms

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  Although Nepal is a small country, it has 126 castes and small ethnic groups. Because Nepal is such a multicultural nation like that, it has a lot of dances. With classical, traditional songs and music, a dance will be completed. In Fact, there are 2 types of Nepal Traditional Dance: Classical and Folk dances, in which classical dances are based on the ancient classic, that means these dances have been performed since the ancient time with a long-lasting establishment, or the dances reaching the highest standards. These dances are performed according to classical music and Nepal folk dances are based on the flock songs and music, which means that these dances belong to a particular group or area. These dances are performed according to folk music. And if you want to understand more deeply about tradition & culture while enjoying your  Nepal tours , there is no reason to miss the exploration of some interesting Nepal dances. Nepal Classical Dances Ghatu Nritya Ghatu Nrity...

Thai traditional dance forms

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  Through graceful and elegant movements with elaborately decorated costumes combined with storytelling music, Thai traditional dance has a wonderful history that is still seen today through different types of Thai dance. On International Dance Day, we celebrate the participation and education in dance with a brief introduction to the history of the beautiful dance in Thailand and the different forms it comes in. History of Thai Traditional Dance As the first theatrical art form of Thailand, Thai dance includes many forms, including Khon, Lakhon Nai, and Li-khe, to name a few. Thai traditional dance is a mixture of graceful and elaborate body movements with lavish costumes and music.  Initially influenced by Indian culture, Thai dance fully evolved during Rama II when strong national characteristics were incorporated. Before Thai dance was open to the public in the 20th century, it was originally only permitted in the Royal Court. The lives of the Thai people largely influence...

Assam folk dance

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                                    FOLK DANCE OF ASSAM Assam is one among the seven sisters of the north-eastern states and is known for its picturesque scenic beauty, wildlife, silk, and handicraft and the way could anyone forget about the tea so delicious; it’d leave you delirious. Assam also possesses an exotic culture filled with life and the folk dances of the state are no exception. Grab a cup of some lovely Assamese tea and obtain ready to enchant by the magnificence of some of the most popular folk dances of Assam! Traditional Folk Dances of Assam Watching most beautiful folk-dance sort of Northeast “Bihu” performed, one cannot help but start smiling as they watch the people of Assam dancing and enthusiastically celebrating their regional New Year on Ranguli Bihu which is from where the dance derives its name. What makes...

Basic steps of waltz dance style

  How to Waltz Dance: 6 Steps for the Lead Dancer The ballroom dance requires two people: one leads and one follows. To begin, both dancers stand about a foot apart facing each other. The lead dancer places their right hand on the follower's left shoulder and then the dance begins. 1.   Step forward with your left foot . Stand with your feet hip distance apart and step forward with the left foot while moving your body in the direction of your left foot. 2.   Move to your right . Move your right foot sideways to the right. 3.   Close your left foot to your right foot . Bring your left foot next to your right foot so your feet are  parallel  and nearly touching. 4.   Step back with your right foot . Take a step back with your right foot. 5.   Move back and to your left . Take a single step with your left foot that moves you back and sideways to the left. 6.   Close your right foot to your left foot . Move your right foot next to your left foot ...

Waltz Dance

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  The waltz is a style of ballroom dance involving two dancers who face each other and perform six steps known as the box step. What Is the Waltz? The waltz is a ballroom dance in which a couple turns rhythmically around the dance floor using the waltz box step, a series of six waltz dance steps that form the shape of a box. Composers commonly write waltzes in a three-fourths  time signature  (which indicates how many beats are in each measure of a piece of music, as well as which note value is counted as a beat). The waltz is one of the most popular dances in ballroom dancing and one of the easiest of the  ballroom dance  styles. It's considered a closed-position dance because the two dance partners hold each other while facing each other. It’s also a common dance at weddings and other special occasions. A Brief History of the Waltz The waltz (derived from the German word walzen, meaning “to revolve”) can be traced back to thirteenth-century Europe. Here’s a sh...