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Dance and Rhythm -- Kathak, the Dance of...

Kathak comes from the north Indian state of Uttarpradesh. The story behind the name takes us back to the 13th century, where the dance is believed to have evolved to its present state. Prior to that period, Kathak was a simple dance accompaniment of the storytellers or the kathakas, who entertained the audience with stories...

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Andhrapradesh’s Light Footed Kuchipudi

Tracing its origin back to the village of Kuchelapuram aka Kuchipudi, the dance of Kuchipudi dates back to the 15th century. The dance derives its principles from the Bharata muni’s natya shastra and shares many common features with its southern sister Bharatanatyam. Unlike other dance forms, Kuchipudi was exclusive for...

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Facts about Rajgir Dance Festival

Rajgi Mahotsav, is a festival of dance and music which was started way back in 1986. Formerly known as Rajgir Nritaya (Dance) Mahotsav, the festival is a major tourist attraction to the holy city of Rajgir in Bihar. The Rajgir Dance festival is celebrated annually for three days showcasing the traditional and unique cultural...

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5 Dance Forms that Help in Weight Loss

Some love dance, some cant dance and some belong to the in-between category. Well, in today’s discussion the concern is not whether you can dance or not. Its about how dance can help you in weight loss, instead of spending prolonged hours of time in the gym. Yes, regular regime of dance accompanied with a healthy diet can...

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