RAJASTHANI MOST POPULAR DANCE

RAJASTHANI FOLK DANCE

1. GHOOMAR

GHOOMAR is the world's best local folk dance form that leaves the viewer's entertained. The recently became an internationally recognized folk dance form from Rajasthan. The dance moves like Clapping & Swaying the Hands are Twirling Around. It originated from bhil community and mainly performed as entertainment for Kings in ancient times.

2. KALBELIYA

 KALBELIYA is Performed by the Women of the Namesake Tribe. Women deck up in Traditional Costume Which I Angrakha, Odhani and Black Swirling Ghagra, and Dance Sensuously and Sinuously to the Music Played by the men using traditional Instruments, such as Dholak, khanjar, and pungi. The Dance Movements are Mostly Serpent-Like, Hence It is also referred to as ‘Snake Charmer Dance’ Or ‘SPERA DANCE’.

 

3. BHAVAI

 It is a Fascinating Stunt That These Traditional Artistes Perform. Some Balance Up To Eight Earthen Or Brass Pots On Top Of Their Head. While Balancing The Pots They Turn Around Within The Circumference Of a Plate Or a Glass. Male Performers Play Music Instruments Including Sarangi, Dholak & Harmonium and Sing-Along.

4. KATHPUTLI

The Dance Is Done By Puppets Held By The Strings That The Artists Control. This Culture Program Is Similar to a Puppet Show and Consists of a Kath (Wood) & a Putli (Doll). Many Hundreds of Centuries Back the Bhat Tribes Created this Dance form. The Artists Also Create Voices Like Puppets for The Dolls to Converse. They Narrate Mythological Stories of Tribes and Some are Also About The Country’s Social Issues.

 

5. KACHCHHI GHODI

This is a Famous Folklore Genre Showcasing Tales of  Local Bandits in the Region From the Dance Form. It was First Started in The Region Called Shekhawati and Performed By MEN Artists in Traditional Costumes – Kurta-Dhoti & Turbans.

The Ride-on a Puppet Horse During the Dance Performance. There is Background Music Including Flute & Percussion Rhythm. This Dance is Also Performed at Various Social Gatherings and Weddings. This Energetic Dance Includes Mock Sword Fights that Signifies Bravery & Chivalry.

6. GAIR

This Dance form Originated from the BHIL Community Performed Like Janmashtami & Holi. Traditional Artists Including Men & Women are Decked Up in Attractive Vibrant and Colorful Costumes. Women Wear Ghagra Choli While Men Wear Lengthy Traditional Attire with a Stick, Arrow, and Sword. Folk Music is Played on Various Traditional Instruments While Dancers Perform Attractive Steps in Clockwise & Anti - Clockwise Circles. It is a Dramatic Performance Especially When Men Performers Hit Sticks to The Strong Rhythm.

7. CHARI

This Dance Form is Symbolic of Joy Started By SAI NI Community in AJMER and the GUJJAR Community of  KISHANGARH. This Ritualistic Folk Performance is Performed by Females for Special Happy Occasions like Weddings, Festivals or When a Male Child is Born.

Traditional Artistes Perform a Stunt Balancing on Top of Their Head Brass Pots  With a Burning lamp Inside. Music Instruments Including Nagada, Dholak & Harmonium Play-Along Side.

8. CHANG

 This Dance Form is Also Referred to as ‘DHAMAL’ Where Dancers Perform Fast Paced Steps to The Rhythm of CHANG. This is a Unique Instrument Like a Tambourine. This is an Enthusiastic Folk Dance Performance started in the BIKANER, CHURU, JHUNJHUNU, and SIKAR Known as the SHEKHAWATI Region.
In This Dance form, the Main Segment in Celebrations of Holi Festival in Rajasthan Men Dressed in Traditional Women Costumes Sing, Dance and do the Ghoomar Carouse that Captures the Viewers.