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Dhalo
Dhalo is a popular ritual folk dance form Goa, India. The dance is performed by women and serves as a prayer of protection for their households. The songs to which the dance is performed are usually sung in Konkani language or Marathi language, Marathi.The themes of such songs are commonly religious or social in nature. It is conducted over a period of 1 week in the month of Pousha at the onset of winter. On the final day women dress up elaborately and draw caricatures of men. Dhalo was chosen to be presented at the folk dance festival at New Delhi. Technique In this form of dance, 12–24 women dance together in two parallel rows facing each other and with interlocked arms. In comparison to Fugdi this dance is performed at a slower pace. References Social dance Indian folk dances Ritual dances Goan dances {{India-dance-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Indian Folk Dances
Indian folk dances, which typically consist of a few simple steps, are performed throughout the world to celebrate a new season, childbirth, weddings, festivals, and other social occasions. In some Indian folk dances, men and women perform separately; in others, they dance together. On most occasions, the dancers will sing accompanied by musicians. Most folk dances have intricately-designed costumes. Although a number of structured, ancient folk and tribal dances exist, many others are evolving. Andhra Pradesh The ''Sutradhari'' (సూత్రధారి) is the most important actor in a Yakshagana, and plays multiple characters. Yakshaganam evolved into Harikatha, and they are considered synonymous. Their dances are similar; one person plays from excerpts from Palkuriki Somanatha, Srinatha, and others. Harikatha consists of ''samvaadam'' (సంవాదం; discussion), ''padyam'' (పద్యం; poetry), and ''daruvu'' (దరువు; rhythm). It typically begins wit ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
