Swing dancing originated in the 1920’s in New York City where it was called “Jazz dancing.” Swing dancing has evolved and taken many forms over the years but it is still the most popular style of dance for both men and women. Swing dancing is a favorite social dance which is often characterized by flips, …
If you are looking for Odissi dance classes in India, the first thing you should know is that it is by far one of the most famous and common forms of traditional Indian dance. It has been around since the 7th century and is widely popular all over India and outside. In fact, this dance …
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Manipur Rasa Leela dance is a kind of traditional Indian ballroom dance that originated from Manipur State in the northeast Indian state of Assam. This seductive dance comes with influences of West Bengali and Javanese arts. The Manipur Rasa Leela can be performed as a lively traditional dance, a hip hop dance or even a …
Sattriya, also known as Sattriya Nritya or Sattriya Sakya, is an ancient Indian classical dance. It’s a dramatic dance drama art form, with ancient roots in the Krishna – centered Vaishnavism monastic communities of Assam and traced to the late 15th century Bhakti Movement scholar and sage Mahapurush Srimanta Sankarabadi. The dance takes its roots …
GHarba Dance is originated from the state of Gujarat in India. The name is derived from a Sanskrit word Garbha meaning inner or central. It is one of the most important ceremonial dance of Gujarat. Garbha is performed around a deity or picture or central lit candle or some central light. The performance consists of …
Bhangra, also known as Bhungru, is a ritualistic dance that originally began in northern India, in the state of Punjab. A Bhangra is considered to be an important part of the dance during the season of performing agricultural activities. The term is derived from the Punjabi phrase “Bhangra ka man khana”, which means “I place …
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The word, “Yakshagana”, composed of Sanskrit yaksha, a popular class of demigod, and gana (“voice”), has consistently stood for a particular poetic form since the earliest 1st millennium BC, the most famous dance drama form developed in the mid-16th century from India, Karnataka. The term, “Yakshagana”, is also referred to as “Kirtan”, which means costume …
The Bihu dance, which is an indigenous folk dance originated from the state of Assam is a significant constituent of Assamese traditional culture and related to the major Bihu festival. Performed in a troupe, typically by young children, the Bihu dancer are generally youngsters, aged fifteen and below, and the dance style is typified by …
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The Ghoomar is an important part of Rajasthani culture. It is considered to be a crucial performance of the family when it comes to the wedding. The Ghoomar dance, is a particular dance that is performed by the female folk for only female gatherings. It takes the form of a polka dung that is played …
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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 …