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The hilly areas inhabited by Bhils and Meenas are known for community songs and dances. Songs and dances are an integral part of their life. The dances are participated in by both men and women without any reservation. The dances of the Bhls and Meenas are many and are performed on festive days and during marriages. Ghoomar is a circular dance in which men and women dance to teh rhythm of teh songs they sing. The dance has no coordination with musical ...
Dances in South India originated in the temples as means to praise the gods and goddesses. These dances were performed by the Devedasis and gradually the concept of dancing girls originated who presented in the courts of the kings. During the medieval era in India, South Indian Dances prospered with the support of various kings and art-admirers. The dances such as Bharatnatyam, Kuchipudi, Kathakali and Mohiniattam thrieved as popular classical dances of the ...
The Tribal dances in India are inimitable examples of communities in inaccessible existence, still upholding their life, customs and manners. Though adapted to different dialects and customs, the dances' aesthetic expression manifestly reflects the distinct, isolated and primitive social structure and nature of the people. Such tribal dances still survive in as much vigorous manner as ever in the tribal hamlets of the hilly tracts. Each of these aboriginal ...