What is the history of Kathak dance in India?

Famous South Indian Classical Dance Forms

We all accept that Indian classical dance forms are originated from diverse parts of the country and it is firmly rooted in the Sanskrit Hindu text called Natya Shastra.  In Indian culture, classical dance plays an important role as it helps reflect the mythological stories from time to time. Today, the Indian classical...

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10 Bollywood Dance Songs for Wedding Sangeet

When it comes to the wedding sangeet of your own or of your friend or the naughtiest cousin of the family - each of us wants to perform the best. Any dance performance depends on three factors - costume, practice and last but not the least, the song you select. Deciding music and songs for a music is indeed a tough call...

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Learning the Energetic Bhangra Dance!

Balle Balle! This very sound at once has got the potentiality to lift our spirit the very moment we hear it. Bhangra is one of India's most popular dance forms, which has got worldly acclamation and a special position in the international dancing platform. This folk dance originating from the North-Western part of India...

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Dance and Rhythm -- Evolution of Bharatanatyam...

The word Bharatanatyam is erroneously thought to translate into dance of India (Bharat natyam). However, the correct etymology would be ‘bha’ from bhava or expression, ‘ra’ from raaga or melody and ‘ta’ from taalam or rhythm. Natyam in Sanskrit means dance filled with drama. Therefore, the correct translation would be a...

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