Entry

Rajasthani Dances.

Apr 2nd, 2008 04:04
kumar gaurav, http://www.rajasthantravelsguide.com/

Rajasthan, a land of unique natural beauty has given birth to a number
of spectacular dance forms which find themselves related to nature and
its hues. ance is an expression of human emotion as mush as music and it
is found in almost limitless variations in Rajasthan. Simple
unsophisticated, dancing is seen in their fairs and festivals in the
kudakna of the Meena boys, the dancing which goes with the Rasiya songs
of Braj, and the dancing by women and men where the women carry a pot or
a lighted lamp on their head. In the Charkala dance of Braj, an
elaborate lampstand replaces the single lamp.

The famous Ghoomar, Rajasthan's popular dance gets its name from
ghoomna, the pirouetting which displays spectacular colors of the
flowing ghagra, the long skirt of the Rajasthani women. Men have a range
of their own more vigourous dances. The Gair of Mewar have inner and
outer circles of dancers who move diagonally or loop in and out. It is
intricate and fascinating. The Gair of Jodhpur is performed in a single
file and martial costumes are worn for effect. The Geendad of Shekhawati
is similar. Sticks or swords are often used in male dances, and the
Shekhawati dance has the daf accompanying it. Free dancing full of zest,
with rows of dancers waving colorful pennants, makes the Bam rasiya of
the Braj region spectecular. It is performed at holi. The Kucchhi Ghodhi
or Dummy Horse dance is performed on festive occasions. The terahtali is
a tantalising dance performed by women while sitting. The women have
manjeeras( little brass discs) tied with long strings to their wrists,
elbows, waists, arms and a pair in their hands as well. Their male
accompanists sing and play the tandoora while the women, with sextrous
and fine movements, create a strong rhythm with the manjeeras. Foe added
effect they may hold a sword between their teeth or balance pots or
lighted lamps on their heads. The dance of the Kalbelia women is
vigourous and graceful. An authentic fire dance is performed by the
Jasnathis of Bikaner and Churu districts. The accompanying music rises
in tempo as the dance progresses, ending with the performer dancing on
brightly glowing embers-a breathtaking and deeply impressive sight.
	
Ghoomar Dance : 
This is basically a community dance for women and performed on.
auspicious occasions. Derived from the word ghoomna, pirouette, this is
a very simple dance where the ladies move gently, gracefully in circles.

Bhavi : 
One of the state’s most spectacular performances, it consists of veiled
women dancers balancing up to seven or nine brass pitchers as they dance
nimbly.
 
Chari Dance
This dance requires a lot of patience and balance. The dancers carry
brightly lit brass pots on their heads, displaying many flexible
movements of the body. It is a dance of gay occassions.
 
Fire Dance
If there is divine protection to be offered, the Jasnaiths of Bikaner
and Churu must be responsible for cornering most of it.
 
Folk Dance
A fascinating folk dance of Sherdukpens - a small community of West
Kameng District of Arunachal Pradesh, Bardo Chham depicts the victory of
good over evil. The dance has an interesting background.
 
Kachhi Ghodi
This is a dance performed on dummy horses. Men in elaborate costumes
ride the equally well decorated dummy horses.
 
Kathputli Danse
Spectacles de marionnettes à fils (Kathputli) accompagné de musique
traditionnelle. La légende dit que les Kathputli sont des êtres célestes
envoyés sur terre par les dieux pour divertir les hommes.
 
Kathak Danse
This formal, classical dance evolved as a gharana in the courts of
Jaipur where it reached a scale that established it as distinct from the
other centre of Kathak, Lucknow in Uttar Pradesh. Even today, the Jaipur
gharana is well established.
 
Sapera Dance
One of the most sensuous dance forms of Rajasthan, performed by the
Kalbeliya snake-charmer’s community, the sapera dancers wear long, black
skirts embroidered with silver ribbons
 
Maand Danse
Rajasthan’s most sophisticated style of folk music and has come a long
way from the time it was only sung in royal courts, in praise of the
Rajput rulers.
 
Drum Dance
This to the accompaniment of his troupe that consists of musicians
holding aloft drums around their necked and cymbals in their hands. A
stirring performance from a martial race.
 
Terah Talli
Another devotional form of dance practiced by theee Kamad community of
Pokhran and Deedwana, to honour their folk hero, Baba Ramdeo, it
consists of women sitting on the floor before his image.
 
Caari Or Pot Dance
This dance requires a lot of patience and balance. The dancers carry
brightly lit brass pots on their heads, displaying many flexible
movements of the body. It is a dance of gay occassions.
 
Holi Danse
This exuberant dance is connected with the seasonal festival of spring.
When the rural community rejoices and relaxes after the completion of
their agricultural operations.


http://www.jaipurtravels.com/
http://www.jaipurtravelguide.com/
http://www.jaipurtourismguide.com/
http://www.jaipurjaipur.com/
http://www.jaipurhandicrafts.com
http://www.udaipurtravels.com/
http://www.agratravels.com/
http://www.pushkartravels.com/
http://www.rajasthantravelsguide.com/
http://www.rajasthantravelguide.co.in/
http://www.travelpackagerajasthan.com/
http://www.namaskarindiatravels.com/
http://www.hillstationindiatour.com/
http://www.wildlifeindiatravel.com/
http://www.travelpackageindia.com/
http://www.traveltoindia.biz/
http://www.info4india.com/
http://www.indiantravelguideindia.com/
http://www.indianhotelsindia.com/
http://www.travelinindia.biz/
http://jaipurtravelsguide.blogspot.com/
http://rajasthantravelsguide.blogspot.com/
http://indiatravelsguide.blogspot.com/
http://jaipurrajasthanindia.blogspot.com/
http://travelguiderajasthan.blogspot.com/
http://aahindia.blogspot.com/
http://worldtravelsguide.blogspot.com/
http://indianhotelsindia.blogspot.com/
http://wildlifeindiatravel.blogspot.com/
http://pushkartravels.blogspot.com/
http://indiantravelguideindia.blogspot.com/