Introduction to Indian folk dance

There are many kinds of Indian dances, which can be roughly divided into classical dance, folk dance and Bollywood dance (film dance). The audience thinks that classical dance belongs to elite art in contemporary times, while folk dance and Bollywood dance tend to be popular entertainment. Let's take a look at the basic introduction of Indian folk dance first.

Introduction to Indian dance

Besides classical dances, there are many famous folk dances in India. Indian folk dance has a long history, which is recorded in the classical literature Night Veda and two epics Mahabharata and Ramayana. Some are religious, some are seasonal and so on. They are not only rich in content, but also have their own characteristics and are deeply loved by the masses, so some folk dances can be passed down from generation to generation. Now the choice is described as follows:

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 open space, a group of people can get together to beat drums and jump up. At first, it danced in a circle. Newcomers can join at any time without interrupting the continuity of the dance. The drummer stood in the center of the field and the dancers circled around the drummer. The drummer drummed the drum for a while, and then raised the drumstick upward. When the dancer saw the raised drumstick, he quickened his pace, jumped faster and faster, shook his whole body rapidly, landed on one foot, held his hands high, and kept jumping in circles. Jump to * *, they high-five, from time to time issued a "bag! Bale！” Or "wow! Wow "shouts. The shouts were unusually majestic and the dance was lively. People who jump are often ecstatic, while those who watch are often dancing. * * After that, it became a slow dance. With the sweet music, one foot danced slowly. At this time, one of them suddenly put his hand over his left ear and sang a song, and everyone immediately danced wildly as at first. So fast and slow, repeated several times, the jumping time can be as long as several hours. Skilled pengola dancers can even do very complicated acrobatics, such as the trunk approaching the ground, the back of the spine or the dancer standing on his shoulders while he dances on his knees. Because there are no strict rules, pengola dance gives people a fresh, natural and energetic impression. The movements of this dance clearly reflect the masculinity of Punjabi people.

There are several kinds of pengola dances, mainly including Rudy dance, Chumo dance and Shagny dance, which are slightly different from each other. This kind of dance has superb skills, changeable formations and no affectation. Accompanied by music and tambourine, the melody is beautiful, harmonious and natural.

The dancer's costume is a fashionable headscarf on her head, beautiful trousers on her lower body, and a silk shirt dyed with blue or crimson, which is dazzling. With a foot bell tied to her feet, the dancer's feet are very skilled They vividly show the hard-working and brave Indian people's love for life with the rhythm of music, tambourines and foot bells. Melodious tunes, dexterous movements, graceful dancing and rich expressions reflect the determination and optimism of the Indian people to overcome nature and gain a bumper harvest.

Geta dance

Geta dance is the oldest dance in Punjab. "Geta" means high five. People used to dance the pagoda to please the gods. Today, people also dance this dance at weddings and other festive events.

Gotha dance is simple, but it is very moving. This dance is usually performed on a moonlit night. The dancers form a circle first, and then gradually expand the circle with the rapid drums. At this time, three or four people went to the center of the circle and began to dance. They sang and danced and played leading roles. The song they sing is called Tabai or Bade. Every time the last sentence is sung, others clap their hands and sing it again, and so on until the end.

Gotha dance is generally a female dance, and men can also dance, but they should be separated from women to form a circle. Only when celebrating the wedding can men and women dance.

Autumn Moorish Dance

Autumn Moore dance (that is, crazy dance) is a kind of dance that men dance. Although not as famous as the pengola dance, it is also popular in the vast rural areas of Punjab. Because it is a dance related to agricultural festivals. This dance can be done at any time. It is similar to the geta dance. When dancing, it first forms a circle. Accompanied by drums, sometimes men each hold a short stick and beat each other rhythmically to dance in a circle. People who dance autumn Moore dance should wear a gorgeous scarf with tassels on their heads, a white round neck gown and various pieces of cloth, with both ends tied around their left waist, colorful wide-brimmed clothes reaching to their feet and soft-soled shoes on their feet. Moorish dance in autumn is very beautiful and moving, and it lasts for three or four hours at a time.

In addition, there are Kaka dance and Rudy dance. They are all popular women's dances.

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.

Performing Powayi dance drama is the ancestral occupation of Pojige, Nayeg and Dilager ethnic groups. They formed a chorus and toured from village to village. Especially on the Nine Nights Festival, we must perform the Piwai dance to welcome the mother of Bowai, which is the origin of the name of the dance drama.

This kind of dance drama has no stage and is performed in an open square or the courtyard of a temple. However, when performing, it is necessary to put an inaccessible statue of mother in the courtyard or square, and light an oil lamp in front of the statue. Performances often last from the night before to the early morning of the next day. Each Bovai dance is divided into several parts, each part is called a swan, and each swan has one or two roles to perform a fairy tale, historical figure or social figure. Dance dramas are often mixed with satirical jokes to achieve certain teasing purposes, which are very interesting and deeply loved by people.

Garba dance belongs to worship dance and is the most popular folk dance in Gujarat. It has two forms, namely "Garba" and "Galby". Garba is a woman, and Gabby is a man.

When a woman dances a garba dance, she puts the lighted clay pot or tender seedling in the center of the dance floor, then forms a circle, lights the clay pot with a hole in the top of her head, and dances with the accompaniment to express her prayers to Mother Earth. This dance is unique. Because the earthenware pot with a hole in the top of the head is lit, it flashes with the swing of the body, which is as beautiful as a diamond, and the shadow reflected by the light is particularly beautiful. During the Nine Nights Festival, women especially like to dance garba. Beautiful girls with earthenware pots with lights on their heads danced in groups to their home and invited everyone to dance. In the nine-day festival, there are dances everywhere and songs in every household. This dance can be performed on other festivals besides worship festivals, such as Krishna's birthday and Rama's birthday. Garba dancing will also be performed on festivals such as Spring Festival, Daughter's Day and Widow's Day.

Goby 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.

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). Dundrasge dance (stick dance) is especially popular in North India. This kind of dance can be seen everywhere in the autumn moon festival, and it is also danced in other festivals. In the past, Ras Dance only performed the life story of the Black God, and only sang songs related to the Black God. The lyrics have changed today, so we can sing other songs. When dancing Lassi, there is no certain dress code. Generally, women wear wide tops and skirts, men wear long gowns or stovepipe pants, and sometimes actors dress up as black gods.

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