You are here Home – BlogAbout Ghoomar Dance Ghoomar is a Rajasthani folk dance that is both traditional and energetic. Ghoomar, also known as Ghumar, was invented by the Bhil tribe and later adopted by other Rajasthani communities. The Ghoomar dance is a women’s dance that is only performed by women at ladies’ gatherings. Ghoomar … Continue reading Ghoomar Dance: About | Origin | Element | Costumes | Facts 2021
Kalbelia Dance: About | Origin | Element | Costumes | Facts 2021
You are here Home – BlogAbout Kalbelia Dance The Kalbelia dance, which is performed as a form of celebration, is an important part of Kalbelia culture. Their dances and songs are a source of pride and identity for the Kalbelias, and they represent this community of snake charmers’ creative adaptation to changing socioeconomic conditions and … Continue reading Kalbelia Dance: About | Origin | Element | Costumes | Facts 2021
Giddha Dance: Introduction | Origin | Dress Code | Global Reach | Facts 2021
You are here Home – BlogGiddha Dance Introduction Giddha Dance is a popular Punjabi folk dance performed solely by women. This dance is the female counterpart to the Bhangra and has the same high-spirited revelry tempo. Gidha is performed at festive or social occasions, particularly during harvest sowing and reaping. Giddha differs from other forms … Continue reading Giddha Dance: Introduction | Origin | Dress Code | Global Reach | Facts 2021
Bhangra Dance: Introduction | Origin | Evolution | Costume | Music | Facts 2021
You are here Home – BlogBhangra Dance Introduction Bhangra dance is an energetic folk dance and music form from Punjab, India. Bhangra is an amalgamation of various folk dances from all over Punjab, many of which can be traced back to before the term Bhangra was coined in the late 1800s. Sammi, Jhummar, Luddi, Giddha, … Continue reading Bhangra Dance: Introduction | Origin | Evolution | Costume | Music | Facts 2021
Lavani Dance: Introduction | History | Costumes | Facts 2021
You are here Home – BlogLavani Dance Introduction The word Lavani is derived from the Sanskrit word Lavanya, which means “beauty.” This form is a combination of dance and music that deals with a wide range of topics such as society, religion, politics, romance, and so on. Attractive women dressed in nine-yard saris typically perform … Continue reading Lavani Dance: Introduction | History | Costumes | Facts 2021
Garba Dance: Introduction | Tradition | Costume | Symbolism | Facts 2021
You are here Home – BlogGarba Dance Introduction Garba dance originated as a popular Gujarati folk dance. This dance form is associated with Shakti-Puja and is thought to have originated in the worship of the goddess Jagdamba. It is performed by ladies in a circular form on the nine nights of the Navaratri festival, Sharad … Continue reading Garba Dance: Introduction | Tradition | Costume | Symbolism | Facts 2021
Chhau Dance: Introduction | Origin | Types | Costumes | Features | Facts 2021
You are here Home – BlogChhau Dance Introduction Chhau dance is an eastern Indian tradition that enacts episodes from epics such as the Mahabharata and Ramayana, as well as local folklore and abstract themes. Its three distinct styles are derived from the regions of Seraikella, Purulia, and Mayurbhanj, with the first two employing masks. Chhau … Continue reading Chhau Dance: Introduction | Origin | Types | Costumes | Features | Facts 2021
Bharatanatyam Dance: Introduction | History | Costume | Facts | Repertoire 2021
You are here Home – BlogBharatanatyam Dance Introduction The most well-known and revered of the classical Indian dances is Bharatanatyam. Although it has traditionally been associated with Tamil Nadu, it now has a strong presence across India. Even outside of India, the vast majority of Indian dance schools teach this style. Bharatanatyam Dance is regarded … Continue reading Bharatanatyam Dance: Introduction | History | Costume | Facts | Repertoire 2021
Manipuri Dance: Introduction | Origin | Costumes | Facts 2021
You are here Home – BlogManipuri Dance Introduction Manipuri is the classical dance of Manipur, a state in north-eastern India. Its themes are devotional, and it is performed on religious occasions and in temples across the country. It is even known as “sankirtan” in some circles. The term Manipuri refers to a variety of dance … Continue reading Manipuri Dance: Introduction | Origin | Costumes | Facts 2021
Odissi Dance- Evolution | Costume | Styles | Repertoire | Facts 2021
You are here Home – Blog Odissi Dance Odissi is one of eight Indian classical dance forms that originated in the state of Orissa in Eastern India. It is believed to be one of the oldest surviving ritual dance forms. Odissi, like the other Indian classical dances, evolved as a spiritual expression of devotion to … Continue reading Odissi Dance- Evolution | Costume | Styles | Repertoire | Facts 2021
