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Kathakali Dance Kathakali Dance is one of the most artistic dance forms of India. It is a classical dance type that is associated with the art of storytelling. The storytelling art is the distinguishing characteristic that makes this dance form unique and different from others. This is a form of dance-drama that belongs to the South […]
Kathak Dance Kathak Dance is a North Indian classical dance. Kathak performances represent stories from Indian mythology which includes abstract dance elements and focus on footwork set to complex rhythmic Style. The Vaishnavite culture that swept North India in the 15th Century with the bhakti movement contributed to a whole new range of lyrics and […]
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 a higher being. One of the […]
Manipuri 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 forms from the region. Ras […]
Bharatanatyam 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 as the mother of many […]
Chhau 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 dance is closely associated with […]
Lavani 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 the dance to the entrancing […]
Bhangra 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, Dhamaal, Sialkot, and many other […]
Giddha 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 of traditional Punjabi dance in […]
