Dance in India is quite different from the western type of dance.
I can only talk about the dances in India.
In India, you come across four types of dances
- Classical dance
- Folk dance
- Bollywood dance
- Dance bar (based on Bollywood)
You can also see people dancing during marriage celebrations and festival seasons. These are happy occasions and people get immersed in as they dance.
These dances are based on Bollywood themes and in general, convey nothing.
But It’s really fun to watch.
Classic & Folk dances
“When expressions replace the lyrics of the song we realise the true beauty of the dance” Kash
Dance festivals across the county take place depending upon the region.
We have different classical dances from different states of the country. (Bharatanatyam, Kathak, Kuchipudi, Oddisi, Kathakali, Mohiniyattam and Manipuri)
In tribal areas, folk dance is popular which is based on the culture in that particular region.
Older generation vs Younger generation
There is always clash of opinions.
Older generation grumbles that the younger generation style of dancing has no rules, no pattern, neither it conveys any meaning. Many past the age of 60 feel that these so called dance by the younger people are vulgar.
Many oldies feel that the Bollywood style dance almost resembles a person suffering convulsions.
Younger generation disagree and say that they really enjoy the dance steps and superfast body movements.
Who is right and who is not?
Let me know your dance style and how much you enjoy dances in your country?
“Any kind of dancing is better than no dancing at all” Lynda Barr
Indian classic dance vs Western dance
Have a taste of Bollywood dance and let me know via comments- what you think of these guys and what they are trying to convey to you?
Do you think they are crazy, mad or funny and entertaining?
My Indian counterparts can guide me if I have missed anything regarding dance in India.
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I love all dances…Except that interpretative dancing, that’s just silly, lol
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Rakhual: Also termed as the Gusthalila, this is basicallt a group dance performed by a group of boys, wearing colorful attires and ornaments. Lord Krishna dancing with his mates is the theme of this dance form. The legends from Mahabharata like the demons coming to kill Krishna and almost all the stories from the life of Krishna forms the theme of this Rakhual dance. Colorful dresses like, Churas, koknaams, leitrengs Feichooms or Dhutis and khobols coupled with the stylised form of Dancing ensures the sublimity, subtlety of this dance form.
https://www.indianetzone.com/16/forms_manipuri_dance.htm
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Thank you my friend.
Rich information.
I gone through your link.
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Folk Dances of Maharashtra have evolved mainly from the rural areas of Maharashtra. Several folk dances in this state are performed during the time of festivalsor other occasions, representing the merrymaking and culture of Maharashtra. The state has been famous for its vibrant music and the folk forms are the true reflection of the society.
https://www.indianetzone.com/1/folk_dances_maharashtra.htm
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Thank you my friend for the inspiration
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