What kinds of Indian dances are there?

Abstract: Indian dance has a long history and many kinds, which can be roughly divided into classical dance, national dance and Bollywood dance (film dance). For Indians, dance is not only an art, but also a religious significance. Indian classical dance originates from incomparable piety, cleanliness and selflessness to God, and can also be called "Indian ballet". The following small series will introduce you to the relevant content of Indian dance. 1. What kinds of Indian dances are there?

Indian classical dance

1, manipur dance

Manipur dance is one of the four classical dances in India, which originated in Manipur area, hence its name. Manipur has always been called "the hometown of dance". Dance is an important part of Manipur people's life and a necessary virtue for women.

2. Pra balata Dance

Balata dance is a traditional dance in Tamil Nadu, southern India, and one of the four classical dances in India. Indian scholars believe that this dance originated from Aryan culture in North India, but it has been developed and perfected in South India. The development of the southern bharata dance is closely related to the slaves in the southern temples. It is said that the fairy Prabharata is the founder of this dance.

3. Hetakri dance

Getakri dance is the most famous dance in Kerala and one of the four classical dances in India. The Hetakri dance is actually a unique dance that tells stories and praises the gods. The great poet Valadeau called the Hetakri dance "the queen of art". Stories, poems, music, dances. The ingenious combination of performance and painting is a major feature of Getakley dance.

4. Ketak Dance

Ketak dance originated in Lucknow, the capital of Uttar Pradesh. It is a famous dance in Uttar Pradesh and Rajasthan and one of the four classical dances in India.

Indian folk dance

1, pengola dance

Pengola dance is a kind of Qingfeng dance that Punjabi people dance during the harvest season. Dancers of all ages can participate. As long as there is an open space, a group of people can get together and beat drums, so they can jump.

2. Geta dance

Geta dance is the oldest dance in Punjab. "Geta" means high five. In the past, performing the geta dance was to please the gods. Today, it is also performed in people's weddings and other festive activities.

3. Autumn Moorish Dance

Autumn Moore dance (that is, crazy dance) is a kind of dance that men dance. Although it is not as famous as the Punjab dance, it is also popular in the vast rural areas of Punjab, because it is a dance related to agricultural festivals and can be danced at any time.

4. Bovai Dance

Powayi dance is a famous folk dance drama in Gujarat with a special form. There are music, dance and drama performances in the dance, which are similar to musicals. The roles are all male, and the audience is all male.

5. Galby dance

Gabby dance is a dance that men dance to commemorate the mother-daughter god during the Nine Nights Festival. This kind of dance is usually not performed at other times. The arrangement of the dance floor and the method of dancing are the same as the garba dance of women, except that men dance without wearing pottery pots on their heads. A gailby dancer is naked or wearing an ancient robe with lace and a pair of Rajasthan pants.

6.Lasse dance

Lashi dance is another famous folk dance in Gujarat with a long history. This is a mixed dance with three forms, namely Deng Lassig (stick dance), Dahl Lassig (high-five dance) and Rahedrasig (performance dance).

Second, the basic movements of Indian dance

Indian dance has a lively rhythm, and there are about 50 movements in a four-minute dance. Including gestures, eyes, inner thoughts and facial expressions, this changeable gesture can represent people's secular desires, and even represent natural scenery such as heaven and earth and natural phenomena such as day and night.

Gestures: An important element of Indian dance is gestures. There are about 100 kinds of gestures, each with a specific meaning.

2. Smile: During the dance, the dancers' heartfelt smiles are consistent from beginning to end, expressing a happy and peaceful state of mind.

3. Head movement: The head moves rhythmically from side to side.

4, waist movement: the swing of the waist makes the body beautiful.

5, foot movement: toes, heels, stamping. The movements of Indian dance feet are also very expressive.

Key points of position and posture

1, the jumping posture represents the Indian god bird "PIKAKE", so be careful not to leave your hands when jumping.

2. Unlike other dances, Indian dance requires dancers to be in a semi-squatting position.

3. Keep your head still and turn your eyes in all directions. Remember to keep your eyes open when turning.

4. Raise your heels and stand on tiptoe. The action of Indian dancing feet will make you have beautiful calves and ankles.

5. In the process of dancing, always keep your shoulders flat, and the action of turning your head will also help to maintain the cervical spine.

6. When dancing Indian dance, you must keep your back straight.