FOLK DANCES BY KAVITA Definition of FOLK DANCE

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Definition of FOLK DANCE • A dance that originates as ritual among and is characteristic of the common people of a country and that is transmitted from generation to generation with increasing secularization —distinguished from court dance

CHARACTERISTICS OF FOLK DANCES • Indian folk dances are simple dances, and are performed to express joy and happiness among themselves. • Folk and tribal dances are performed for every possible occasion, to celebrate the arrival of seasons, birth of a child, a wedding and festivals. • The dances are extremely simple with minimum of steps or movement. The dances burst with verve and vitality. • Men and women perform some dances exclusively, while in some performances men and women dance together. • On most occasions, the dancers sing themselves, while being accompanied by artists on the instruments. • Each form of dance has a specific costume. Most costumes are flamboyant with extensive jewels. While there are numerous ancient folk and tribal dances, many are constantly being improved. • The skill and the imagination of the dances influence the performance.

The state-wise distribution of folk dances are • Assam: Bihu, Khel, Gopal, Rakhal Lila, Tabal Chongli, Canoe, Nongkrem, • Bihar: Jadur, Kathaputli, Bhako, Jhijiya, Karma, Jatra, Natna, Bidesia • Gujarat : Bhavai, Garba, Tippani Dance, Padhar dance, Dangi Nritya • Haryana : Swang, Naqqal, Dhamal, Khoria • Himachal Pradesh : Kariyala, Bhagat, Ras Ihanld, Harnatra Haran or Harin. • Jammu and Kashmir: Bhand Pathar or Bhand lashna, Rouff, Vetal Dhamali. • Karnataka: Yakshagana, Bedara Vesha, Dollu Kunitha, Santa

• Andhra Pradesh: Veethi Natakam, Burrakatha, Lambadi, Koya. • Tamil Nadu: Therukuttu, Veethi Natakam, Bhagwat Mela Natakam • Telangana: Bathukamma • Uttar Pradesh: Bhagat, Sang-Swang, Naqqual, Mayur Nritya, Charukala • Uttrakhand : Chholiya • Goa : Fugadi, Dashavatar, Perni jagar, Musal khel • West Bengal : Chhau (Purulia), Santhali

• Kerala: Kodiyattam, Margam Kali, Puli Kali, Mudiattam, Thirayattam • Madhya Pradesh: Maanch, Nacha. • Maharashtra: Tamasha, Lalit Bharud, Gondha, Dashavatar, Lavani, Koli dance. • Orissa: Pala Jtra, Daskathia, Mayurbhanj Chhau, Mangal Ras • Punjab: Naqqal, Swang Bhangra. • Rajasthan: Khyal, Rasdhari, Rammat, Turra Kilangi, Gauri, Ghoomar