Folk Dance

viewing and listening to live and recorded performances of classical and regional art forms...

cheraw dance -NIKITA SHANDILYA

Folk dances reflect the traditional life of the people of a certain country or region.

LAVANI AND RAAMLEELA-PRIYANKA SACHAN

KHORIA DANCE-KAJAL JHA

GHOOMAR DANCE-ANUSHA KHANNA

INDEX

CHHOLIYA DANCE-MONIKA PATNI

FOLK MUSIC VOL.1

CHERAW DANCE

INTRODUCTION

Cheraw dance is a traditional cultural dance performed in Mizoram, India. Consisting of mostly six to eight people holding a pair of bamboo staves on another horizontally placed bamboo on the ground. The male performers then clap the bamboos rhythmically while groups of female dancers dance in intricate steps between the beating bamboos. It is the most famous and beautiful dance in Mizoram and is the center of attraction during festive occasions.

NIKITA SHANDILYA

folk dance- cheraw dance (bamboo dance)

* The movements are inspired by nature. * The bamboos were clapped together, produce a sound that forms the rhythm. * The dancers step in and out to the beats of the bamboos whilst moving their arms in a swinging motion.

* Women • Vakiria - headdress. • Kawrchei - blouse. • Puanchei - sarong. * Men • Khumbeu - Bamboo hat • Mizo Shawl

* Originated as early as the 1st century AD. * Performed in rituals. * The traditional beliefs have been diluted.

COSTUME

HISTORY

FORMAT

NIKITA SHANDILYA

Video

This dance is performed in almost all festive occasions. The unique style of the 'Cheraw' is a great fascination everywhere it is performed. Gongs and drums are used to accompany the dance.

NIKITA SHANDILYA

Khoria

Folk Dance from Haryana.

Kajal Jha

introduction

It is a variety of jhumar dance that is performed only by women on folk songs in the Central areas of Haryana. The performance is related to the lives of the local people.The dance portrays a vibe of the tribes of Haryana.As the performance begins, dancers start twirling their dresses at a slow rhythm. Gradually, the pace of their dance proceeds to a rapid speed as they continue with their movements.

COSTUME -Daman(skirt) -Shirt -Rustic jewelry -Chundari

Kajal Jha

Chholiya Dance

Chholiya is a dance form practised in the Kumaon region of Uttarakhand. It is basically a sword dance accompanying a marriage procession but now it is performed on many auspicious occasions. The form of dance is very famous in the region of Bageshwar, Pithoragarh, Almora, Champawat.

MONIKA PATNI

VIDEO

SIGNIFICANCE

origin

• The originated by the Kshatriyas of Kumaun.
• Use swords to complete the marriage.
• By the 10th century, with the efforts of Chand King, the Kshatriyas got united. Influenced by the language, culture, and customs of the Kumaun.

• There is a religious significance of this dance.
• This dance form is believed to be saver from the demons and evil spirits.
• Performed on the occasions of marriage.

MONIKA PATNI

Instruments

dhol damau

Sword

Ransingha

Nagphani

Turahi

* These are the main instruments used in this dance. * Used to increase the troop's morale in the battle. * The main feature of this dance form is 'sword'.

MONIKA PATNI

LAVANI DANCE-MAHARASHTRA

INTRODUCTIONThis genre of folk dance deals with different and varied subject matters such as society, religion, and politics. Lavani dance is usually naughty and erotic in nature. It can also be termed as a romantic song sung by a lady who is waiting for her lover to accept her, who longs for his love. ORIGIN The beginning can be traced back to the 1560s, it came into prominence during the later days of the Peshwa rule. It was used as a form of entertainment and morale booster. COSTUME Women wear a sari of 9 yards (nauvari). They form a bun with their hair. They wear heavy jewelry. They usually put a large bindi of dark red color on their forehead.

ARTISTEKantabai Satarkar, Surekha Punekar,Managala Bansode, Sandhya Mane, Roshan Satarkar are well known artiste presenting Lavani on stage

PRIYANKA SACHAN

RAAMLEELA from Uttar Pradesh

INTRODUCTION Ramleela is based on Lord Rama's life story according to the ancient Hindu epic Ramayana, it is performed in form of play, song, and dance. It is generally performed during the festival Dussehra. It is performed in theater and it is a treat to watch. The conversations between the characters happen through small dialogues or songs. The songs are performed on musical instruments like tabla, harmonium, dhol, kartal, manjira, and khanjira are some props used in folk theatre.

PRIYANKA SACHAN

GHOOMAR DANCE

INTRODUCTION

Ghoomar is the traditional dance of Rajasthan.Performed to worship Goddess Sarasvati. It became popular in the Rajasthan during the reigns of Rajput kings and is typically performed by women during gatherings like in family functions or when newly married comes to home.

ANUSHA KHANNA

GHOOMAR DANCE FROM RAJASTHAN

ORIGIN

COSTUME

Ghoomar is a traditional dance form that has its origin at Marwar, Rajasthan. It is a traditional folk dance of the Bhil tribe, which was later embraced by other Rajasthani communities.

Women -Ghagra (a long, flowing skirt) -Choli (a blouse). -Heavy jewelry and accessories.

ANUSHA KHANNA

IMPACT OF DANCE IN EDUCATION

• Movement combinations increase memory, order, and sequencing skills.
• Their skills development and self-expression.
• Their self-esteem increases through the understanding of themselves and their culture.
• They will begin to exhibit knowledge of their culture physically and verbally.
• Folk Dances form a part of our country's unique identity.
• They show enhanced creativity and autonomy.
• Folk dances keep the culture alive. They are an integral part of India's tradition and culture, and it goes without saying that their significance was, is, and shall always be immense.

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