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Dances of India
Dances of India by Dr. Maha Gingrich
I was doing a presentation for a corporation on the global influence of Indian dances. I was discussing both classical dances and folk and tribal dances. Especially, we cannot forget the Russian Gypsy connection to Indian Gypsy. Many folk traditions have the similar flowing skirts and movements, and they also dance barefoot. When I was sharing some images, I had to share the beautiful architecture and folk costumes of Rajasthan.
When we think of Rajasthan, we think of beautiful palaces shown in movies like Prem Ratan Dhan Payo, Padmavati and so on. We also see the elaborate royal clothing and jewelry. As a dancer when I think of Rajasthan, I think of the pirouettes, swirls, acrobatic movements, and incredible costumes with vibrant colors, the intricate folk jewelry, timeless and diverse dances.
Rajasthani dances require not only grace, but also elegance, flexibility, acrobatic moves, and dynamic music filled with toe-tapping tempo. A few years ago, when we did the Ghoomar dance during the Dances of India production, people were spellbound. Ghoomar, meaning going in circles, was originally restricted to be performed only by Rajput women
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