Folk Dancing
Folk Dancing
Folk Dancing Links
- Thai classical dance finds its roots in the Ramayana The Ramayan and other classics written by Valmiki were absorbed by the lands surrounding what is now India. Read this article to see how it has shaped the history of Thai Classical dance.
- Sushmita Pati's Chhau Page An short introduction to Chhau dance.
- Dance forms from Andhra Pradesh Kuchipudi, Butta Bommalu, Perini, Dappu Nrityam, Garagalu, Kolatam, Puli Vesham, Vera Natyam, Dolla Nrityam
- Nrutyalok Features popular folk dance troupe actively involved in promoting the Indian rich, diversified and unique culture through folk dance and music.
- Folk dances A great overview of various folk and regional dances in India.
- Yakshagana Yakshagana is a traditional theatre form combining dance, music, spoken word, costume-make up, and stage technique, mainly prevalent in the coastal districts and adjacent areas, in Karnataka, India.
- Karnataka: Celebration of the Celestials Article and pictures on the song-dance-theater form of art in India called Yakshagana.
- Rajasthani Music and Dance. Haunting, full-throated music and vigorous, rhythmic dances in colourful attires - in the harsh deserts of this Indian state.
- Chhandam - Indian folk and classical dance Chhandam is a dance company founded by Raka Mukhopadhyay. The company promotes Indian dance and music, primarily among the younger generation.
- Bihu of Assam Bihu festivals consist of song and dance from Assam.
- Koodiyattam by Cyber Kerala Koodiyattam is the Sanskrit drama based on the Ramayan. There are links to many lovely pictures.
- Perini Tandavam Masculine dance form of Andhra Pradesh
- Traditional indian folk dance Indian dance - its origination, description and association with Indian folklore, Gods and legend. Description of the Natraj and the meaning of its posture.
- Chhaya Academy of Arts (Mumbai, India) Featuring Serikella Chhau dance of Eastern India and traditional dances of Rajasthan. Founded by Pandit Gopal Prasad Dubey who is the foremost exponent of the Seraikella Chhau masked dance tradition and Bharati Tolani.
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