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Chhau is a dance style originating from the regions of East India. [4] It may have been derived from Sanskrit Chāya (shadow, image or mask). [3] [5] Others link it to the Sanskrit root Chadma (disguise), yet others such as Sitakant Mahapatra suggest it is derived from Chhauni (military camp, armour, stealth) in Odia language.
Dance in India include classical (above), semiclassical, folk and tribal. Dance in India comprises numerous styles of dances, generally classified as classical or folk. [1] 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.
Chhau dance is a semi-classical Indian dance with tribal and folk tradition, Chhau dance form of manbhum style is found in Nimdih Block of Saraikela kharsawan district of Jharkhand since undivided Manbhum district.Some famous Chhau dance artist are Shri Sudhir Kumar, Shri Paresh Kumar from jamdih Village, Shri Chandi Mahato from Kushputul Village of Nimdih block.
Domkach is a dance performed during a marriage ceremony by the bride and groom's family. Fagua is performed during the festival of Holi. [21] Paiki is a nagpuri martial dance. Chhau dance is a semi-classical Indian dance with folk traditions which originated in the eastern states of Jharkhand, West Bengal, and Odisha. It has three styles, named ...
For example, dance of plants, dance of animals, birds, butterfly dance, wave of flowing river, wind etc. Because Bagurumba is an energetic and beautifully choreographed youthful dance, Boro people are usually attracted or drawn to this ensemble. By watching this dance, most Boro people often sing along and dance, unknowingly.
During the dance, the men spring forward, while the women in the group bend low to the ground. They form a circle and wrap their arms around the next dancer's waist before continuing to dance in a rhythmic fashion. The dancers are dressed in traditional ethnic garb and jewelry.The Karma dance form began in the Indian state of Bihar (now Jharkhand).
Dandiya (Folk dance of Gujarat, West India) Deodhani (Folk dance of Assam, North East India) Dhangari (Folk dance of Maharashtra, West India) Dhemsa (Tribal dance of Koraput, Odisha) Domkach (Folk dance of Bihar and Jharkhand) Dekhni (attractive mixture of folk culture and western music came into existence during Portuguese ruling goa)
The Tripuris comprise over half the tribal population of Tripura. They live in the hills of Tripura and are jhum cultivators. Their dances and festivals revolve around the agricultural seasons. [1] Other large local groups, such as the Marmas , Halams, and Reangs share in and conduct their versions of these dance festivals as well. [2]