What is Dance?? Different people will, or might have varied definitions of Dance in there own perception, but commonly throughout the world Dancing is considered to be liberating; enjoyment, an art which all cannot master but definitely enjoy it, a stress buster, passion, hobby and for selected few it is a form of livelyhood as well. Dance may be of different genres, still it has only one language of showing variety of expressions, emotions throughout the world. The magic of Dance is such that even a lay man can easily connect to it and feel and enjoy every moment of a dance recital. Learning a particualr dance form is like keeping our culture alive with us which definitely helps the future generations to come.
Dance is a very old art form which has now developed immensely and these days many of us are taking up this art form. It might be just to learn something different and new, or due to our interest, as a hobby. It is indeed a good step to take and introduce dancing in our lives; which brings happiness and zest along with it!!.
Dance in Inda comprises the varied styles of dance in the country. As with other aspects of Indian culture, different forms of dances originated in different parts of India, developed according to the local traditions and also imbibed elements from other parts of the country.
Indian Dance can be divided into Classical and Folk. The different types of classical dances in India are:
1) Bharatnatyam
2) Kathak
3) Kathakali
4) Kuchipudi
5) Manipuri
6) Mohiniatam
7) Odissi
Folk Dances are numerous in number and style, and vary according to the local tradition of the respective state, ethnic or geographic regions. It can be from different regions such as:
1) Central India
2) Eastern India
3) North East India
4) Northern India
5) North West India
6) Southern India
7) South West India
As aptly said Dance is just like music. The movements in dance is the music and the expressions are the words. Feel it, Enjoy it and people who have experienced this art form (Dance) never leave it.
Dance is a very old art form which has now developed immensely and these days many of us are taking up this art form. It might be just to learn something different and new, or due to our interest, as a hobby. It is indeed a good step to take and introduce dancing in our lives; which brings happiness and zest along with it!!.
Dance in Inda comprises the varied styles of dance in the country. As with other aspects of Indian culture, different forms of dances originated in different parts of India, developed according to the local traditions and also imbibed elements from other parts of the country.
Indian Dance can be divided into Classical and Folk. The different types of classical dances in India are:
1) Bharatnatyam
2) Kathak
3) Kathakali
4) Kuchipudi
5) Manipuri
6) Mohiniatam
7) Odissi
Folk Dances are numerous in number and style, and vary according to the local tradition of the respective state, ethnic or geographic regions. It can be from different regions such as:
1) Central India
2) Eastern India
3) North East India
4) Northern India
5) North West India
6) Southern India
7) South West India
As aptly said Dance is just like music. The movements in dance is the music and the expressions are the words. Feel it, Enjoy it and people who have experienced this art form (Dance) never leave it.