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Rajasthani folk dance
Dances are an expression of human emotion as much as music and it is
found in almost limitless variations in Rajasthan.
Terhatali: is a tantalising dance performed by women while
sitting. The women have manjeeras (little brass discs) tied with long
strings to their wrists, elbows, waists, arms and a pair in their hands
as well.
Kalbeliya: is one of the sensuous dance forms of Rajasthan,
performed by the Kalbeliyas, the snake charmers community. The Kalbelia
dancers wear long, black skirt embroidered with sliver ribbons. As they
spin in a circle, their body sways acrobatically, so that it is
impossible to believe that they are made of anything other than rubber.
These dancers use their agile and flexible bodies in such a way that
they look like crawling snakes. As the beat increases in tempo, the pace
increases in such a pitch that it leaves viewer as exhausted as the
dancer.
Ghoomar dance: is the most famous of the Rajasthani dances and
has been appreciated world wide. In this many women dance on the music
of dhol, thali and manjira. It depicts the lifestyle of the medieval
Rajput princes .
Mataka Bhawai: is a popular dance in the villages. The performer
often surprise audience as this dance is a starting combination of
concentration and balancing. The dancer balances a number of earthen
pots over his head while dancing on nails, or broken glass.
Paniharee dance: are especially known for their skills to lighted
pots over their heads while dancing with steps synchronized with the
music.
Chakari dance: This dance is preformed by the nomadic Kanjar
tribe of Rajasthan at the time of wedding. with skirts whirling the
women give an impression of a spinning top hence the name Chakari
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