Lavani (Marathi: ) is an extremely popular genre of traditional music currently popular in Maharashtra, India. Lavani is essentially a fusion of traditional music and contemporary dance, that especially performs to the fast-beats of Dholki, an indigenous drum. The word Lavani is derived from a Hindi word, “lav” for “drum”. The story of the origin …
Hojagiri or Sikkim is a popular folk dance, usually performed in the state of Tripura in India, by Sikkimis of the Reang family. It is usually performed by small children and women, usually four to six members in a polo team, chanting, dancing, balancing a stick on their head and using other props like a …
Raut Nacha or Rauta Nachan is a religious dance traditionally performed by Yadavas. For the people of Shimla in the Indian state of Uttarakhand it is an important ritual performed before a temple. It is called “Rakshabandhan” when performed at the final moment of Shravan. It is also called Nandimukha and “Pancha Ghrut” when performed …
One of the most fascinating Indian classical dances is Tertali. Tertali or teratali art dance is performed by tribal groups in and around Assam, India. It’s a complex ritual with several forms of dance involved. It’s usually performed by a pair or a group of women who each sit on the floor facing each other. …
Gddha Yoga is the science of controlling the energy, or ‘Prana’, which affects our body. In India, Gddha Yoga is known as the ‘science of power’ because Gddha is said to be the ‘power’ or ‘force’ which moves and balances the energy in and around our bodies. In fact, Gddha is believed to be a …
Kalbelia is a fascinating land that is steeped in mystery, fantasy, and mystery. You will be amazed by the snake charmers and the dances of Kalbelia Indians. There are also spectacular snake dances performed by the women of Kebneh and other parts of Gujarat. They use a number of extraordinary costumes to depict their snake …
Gotipulean is an ancient dance in Odissi, India. The dance is usually performed by young boys who then dress as women for the purpose of getting married. The boys begin learning the dance at a very young age of five or six years and from that day on they continuously practice and dance till the …
Ghazal is one of the most popular music forms in Pakistan and India. The word Ghazal is derived from the Arabic language. However, the meaning of this form of music is a melodic genre of music that is set to mainly highlight rhythm and harmony with a strong emphasis on polyphonic melody. Although it is …
The Hindustani Music or the Carnatic Music is a musical genre that originated in India and spread its wings to different parts of the world. Its occurrence in India is comparatively old but has had a profound impact on the music of India and its related regions. In fact, it is one of the oldest …
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As with any other form of exercise, dance requires some degree of flexibility to perform well and develop the correct muscles. Many dancers would argue however that dance is simply a discipline, as it takes great physical strength, strong muscles and most importantly, impressive flexibility. It certainly feels like going to the gym or more …