Prapti Gireesh Balaganur

Classics Inspirational

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Prapti Gireesh Balaganur

Classics Inspirational

Story On Folk Dance

Story On Folk Dance

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Origin of Indian Folk Dance: In Hindu mythology, dance is believed to have been conceived by Brahma. Brahma inspired the sage Bharata Muni to write the Natya Shastra, a treatise on performing arts, from which a codified practice of dance and drama emerged. The best-known Hindu deities-Shiva, Kali, and Krishna-are typically represented dancing. Folk dances are performed for every possible occasion, to celebrate the arrival of seasons, the birth of a child, a wedding, and festivals. The folk dances are extremely simple with a minimum of steps or movement. The traditional Indian dance costume for many dances was originally a saree, but over the years, it evolved to become something quite distinctive. For instance, in Bharat Natyam, the costume worn today still resembles a saree but is actually a unique amalgamation of separate stitched pieces of cloth. They feature fast, rhythmic, footwork and, stylized mime using hand gestures and facial expressions, and sculpture-like body movements. The stories are derived mostly from the epics, the Ramayana and Mahabharata, with portrayals of characters in dance form. There are more than 30 folk dances in India. Some of the most popular folk dances are Bharatanatyam, Kathak, Ghoomar, Bhangra, etc.


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