FOLK DANCES BY :- KAVITA

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

Tamil Nadu: Therukuttu, Veethi Natakam, Bhagwat Mela Natakam 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