Kachchi Ghodi Dance : Originating from the bandit regions of Shekhawati, Kachchi Ghodi Dance is a traditional dance form that is performed during the bridegroom’s party. The dance is performed by men on dummy horses, wearing elaborate costumes such as red turbans, dhotis, and kurtas that are embellished with brilliant mirror-work. The dancers move rhythmically …
Fire Dance : The Fire Dance is a mesmerizing traditional folk dance of Rajasthan that showcases the performers’ skills in handling fire. This dance form involves male dancers blowing out fire from their mouths, holding fire rods in their hands, and moving them on their heads and legs while performing breathtaking stunts. The Banjara community …
Teratali is another famous folk dance of Rajasthan. Performed by the ‘Kamar‘ tribe. The women folk sit on the ground while performing the Tera Tali. Men? Well they just sing. An interesting part of the Tera Tali dance is tying of metal cymbals (Manjiras) to different parts of the body, mostly on the legs. On …
Bhavai is a genre of folk dance popular in Rajasthan state in western India. The male or female performers balance a number of earthen pots or brass pitchers as they dance nimbly, pirouetting and then swaying with the soles of their feet perched on the top of a glass, on the edge of the sword …
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 …
Ghoomar is a famous traditional folk dance of Rajasthan, India. The dance is primarily performed by hidden ladies who wear flowing dresses called ghagra. It was positioned fourth in the list of “Top 10 local dances the world over” in 2013. The dance normally includes entertainers pirouetting while at the same time moving all through …
The Kalbeliya Rajasthani folk dance performed to celebrate any joyful moment in the community is an integral part of Kalbeliya culture. Their dances and songs are a matter of pride and a marker of identity for the Kalbeliyas and they represent the creative adaptation of this community of snake charmers to changing financial conditions and …
