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Dance is a
source of entertainment and recreation for the local folks. The folk
dance of Chhattisgarh has been followed by generations over the years
and has become an essential part of their tradition and culture.
The rhythm and
melody of these folk dances leaves the tourists spellbound. People wear
bright and colorful clothes while performing. In countries like India
you find that the performing arts like Dancing are appreciated very
much.
You will find
many reputed dancers in every region of India. Chhattisgarh is no
exception in this regard.
Although in
some regions of India dances are under the influence of religion but in
most cases, the dances of each region are traditional, closer to the
people’s heart.
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For the people of
Chhattisgarh, the dances that are performed in Chhattisgarh are a
source of depicting their feelings. They express themselves through
dances. Dances in Chhattisgarh are something which people use to
express themselves. There are many kinds of popular dances performed in
Chhattisgarh.
Chhattisgarh has the maximum number of tribal communities, in fact the
oldest tribal communities live in this region. Each community has its
distinct dance form. This is visible during the festivals.
Saila Dance of Chhattisgarh is a stick-dance performed by the people of
Baitul, Chhindwara and Sarguja districts. Saila dance is performed in
numerous ways and are known by different names such as the Artari
Saila, the Chamka Saila and the Chakramar Saila. Each dance is
performed on a certain theme and feature.
Karma dance is a popular among the Gonds and Baigas tribes of
Chhattisgarh. This dance is connected to fertility cult and symbolizes
the arrival of spring season which brings in greenery all around.
Kaksar dance is a popular dance form of the Abhujmarias tribe of
Bastar. This dance is performed to invoke the deities’ blessings before
reaping a harvest. This dance is performed by young boys and girls.
Beg Phutni and Goncha dance is performed among the tribes of Bastar
district during sowing.
Raut nach, the folk dance of cowherds, Soowa dance and panthi karma
dance styles are very popular and noteworthy dances of this region.
Dance of Chhattisgarh is unique in its own way. The other prominent
forms of dance include Gendi dance, Dandari dance, Sela dance,
Bhagoriya dance and Damkach dance. Dhandiya the folk dance of Gujarat
seems to have evolved from the Dandari dance. Stilts are used in Gendi
dance. Poles or wooden sticks are used in Sela dance.
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