THE HISTORY OF BOLLY WOOD DANCE

THE HISTORY OF BOLLYWOOD DANCE Bollywood dancing is a style of dance that is heavily influenced by Hindu art, music and culture and Costumes play a crucial role in the storytelling aspect of originated in Bollywood films. When Bollywood dance Bollywood dance, one of the main assets in the pallum first began it was only common and popular in areas is draped around the torso in the front and tucked into where Indian films were published such as the Middle a kamarbandh. The attire has become the symbol of East and Asian countries. There is a huge history behind Bollywood dance for its bright and colourful nature Bollywood dance from cultural to religious however one which fits with the vibrant and loud movements of the thing that can be stated is that the international appeal dance. Clothing is important as it determines the feel of of Bollywood dance blew up in the early 21st century. the dance and has a significant impact on the story. The success of Bollywood dance can be seen through the artists like Britney Spears, Shakira and the Pussycat Dolls It is important to note that unlike the West, where incorporating the Bollywood style of dance and music musical is considered its own genre, in South Asia into their songs, videos and concerts. the relationship between theatre, music and dance is Bollywood dance is made to tell mythological tales originated, are full of dance and music as it is a major or stories, this is demonstrated by the dancers and component to the genre. Bollywood dance is the essence performers through the use of hand gestures which are of the film and is expected when watching a Bollywood taken from Hinduism and Buddhism. For example, two film. hands together in a prayer position is Namaskara which more intertwined. Bollywood films, where the dance means adoration, hand gestures speak as sign language Bollywood dance is an important part of Indian which is an international language that has no cultural culture, it is unique in its ability to tell a story through or language barrier. Facial expressions are also vital in bodily movements. Bollywood dance is full of colour, Bollywood dance as they assist with telling the story of showing a perfect amalgamation between music, dance, the dance. storytelling and costumes. These themes all intertwined when looking at ankle bells which are often worn by The transnational hand gestures and facial expressions the dancers to show that the story, music and dance are are one of the main reasons for Bollywood’s international performing all at the same time. There are many varieties appeal, it is a dance that everyone can understand. The of Bollywood dance such as – Bharatnatyam, Kathak, success of the dance is most evident through the use Kathakali, Kuchipudi, Manipuri, Mohinattyam, Odissi WORDS BY MORGAN MCMILLANof the dance in popular films such as Disney kids film The Cheetah Girls: One World which introduces young and Sattirya – and though they may all be different in nature, they have one thing in common, they are IMAGE BY NAMEwestern audiences to the beauty and nature of the dance. absolutely breath-taking. AUTHOR As shown through popular movies and music videos, costumes are essential to Bollywood dance WORDS BY MORGAN MCMILLAN IMAGE BY FREEPIK.COM