SAMEER BHATT RAJASTHANI DANCE MUSIC

Patel Nagar, Delhi

The term bhangra refers to the traditional dance originating in the majha area of the punjab region free form traditional bhangra originating in punjab, india and modern bhangra developed by the punjabi diaspora. The origins of traditional bhangra are speculative and many. According to i.s. Dhillon, bhangra is related to the punjabi dance 'bagaa' which is a martial dance of punjab

Manipuri dance is one of the major indian classical dance forms. It originates from manipur, a state in north-eastern india on the border with burma. In manipur, surrounded by mountains and geographically isolated at the meeting point of the orient and mainland india, the form developed its own specific aesthetics, values, conventions and ethics.

Ndian classical music is the art music of the indian subcontinent. The origins of indian classical music can be found in the vedas, which are the oldest scriptures in the hindu tradition dating back to 1500 bce. The samaveda was derived from the rigveda so that its hymns could be sung as samagana. These hymns were sung by udgatar priests at sacrifices in which the soma ritual drink, clarified and mixed with milk and other ingredients, was offered in libation to various deities.

Fire dance is a group of performance arts or disciplines that involve manipulation of fire. Fire performance typically involves tools or other objects made with one or more wicks, which are designed to sustain a flame without being consumed.

Chari dance is a folk dance in the indian state of rajasthan. Chari dance is a female group dance. It is related to ajmer and kishangarh. Chari dance is prominent in gujjar and saini community of kishangarh and ajmer and known all over rajasthan. The chari dance is performed at marriage celebrations, on the birth of a male child and at celebrations and festivals of goodness.

Kathak is one of the oldest and most popular classical dance style of india with its origin somewhere in northern india. The name kathak is derived from the sanskrit word katha i.e. Story and kathak depicts story telling.

The kalbelia dance, performed to celebrate any joyful moment in the community, is an integral part of kalbelia culture. Their dances and songs are a matter of pride and a marker of identity for the kalbelias and they represent the creative adaptation of this community of snake charmers to changing socioeconomic conditions and their own role in rural rajasthani society.

Garba is a form of dance that originated in the state of gujarat in india. The name is derived from the sanskrit term garbha and deep. Many traditional garbas are performed around a centrally lit lamp or a picture or statue of the goddess shakti. The circular and spiral figures of garba have similarities to other spiritual dances, such as those of sufi culture.