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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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Folk Dances as a profession -- How to go...

India’s cultural arena is very rich. Not only does it have 8 classical dances, but nearly 90 different types of folk and tribal dances. Each state has a unique folk style. These arts do not have any written history of their origin, but have been passed down through word of mouth and by learning through mass performances. It...

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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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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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