Class VII GK

Class VII GK

Indian Dances

Garba

Garba is a form of dance which originates from the state of Gujarat in India.Garba is performed during Navratri

Oppana

Oppana is a traditional and an entertainment dance performed by the Muslim community in the Malabar region, as part of their wedding celebrations. The art form is mostly performed by women and is noted for its colourful costumes and rhythmic steps.

Lavani

Lavani is a combination of traditional song and dance from Maharashtra, which particularly performed to the beats of Dholki, (instrument). Lavani is noted for its powerful rhythm.

Cheraw

Cheraw dance is a traditionally ritual dance performed in Mizoram, India, consisting of mostly six to eight people holding a pairs of bamboo staves on another horizontally placed bamboo at the ground. ... It is one of the most famous and beautiful dances in Mizoram, and a center of attraction during festive occasions.

Rouf

Rouf dance is a traditional and rhythmic folk dance of Jammu and Kashmir.

Ghoomar

Ghoomar or Ghumar is a traditional folk dance of Rajasthan. It was Bhil tribe performed it to worship Goddess Sarasvati. The dance is chiefly performed by women who wear flowing dresses called ghaghara.

Kuchipudi

Kuchipudi is indigenous to the state of Andhra Pradesh.Kuchipudi originated in the 17th century

Bihu

The Bihu dance is an indigenous folk dance from the Indian state of Assam related to the Bihu festival and an important part of Assamese culture. Performed in a group, the Bihu dancers are usually young men and women

Kolattam

Kolattam 'stick dance', is one of the most popular dance narratives in the Andhra Pradesh state of India. It is a rural art usually performed during village festivals. It is a combination of rhythmic movements, songs and music. ... The sticks provides the main rhythm.

Dalkhai

Dalkhai dance originates from the Sambalpur, Odisha. It is the most popular dance form of the Western part of Odisha.The main theme of this dance form is Radha and Krishna, Ramayana and Mahabharata. Women and girls wear a colorful printed Sambalpuri saree.

Yakshagana

Yakshagana, dance-drama of South India, associated most strongly with the state of Karnataka. Elaborate and colourful costumes, makeup, and masks constitute some of the most-striking features of the art form. Traditionally, yakshagana was performed in the open air by all-male troupes sponsored by various Hindu temples.

Chhapeli

Chhapeli dance is one of the folk dances which Uttrakhand and Uttar Pradesh both share. Chhapeli is a dance that is done in hasty steps of high speed.One interesting and attractive part of this dance is that it is a traditional dance that is performed by real lovers.