Why unlike other south and east Indian states, Karnataka and Bengal don't have their own classical dance form?

How Dancing Benefits For Kids

Every parent wants to see their kids to live a happy and healthy lifestyle. But, when we say happy, we are not talking about your kids sitting in front of the television, surfing internet and playing game. Instead, involving with simple yet fun activities/exercise like dancing, jogging, running etc helps in gaining a happy...

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Popular dances around the globe

There is more to dance than moving your body to the rhythms of music. Whether the dance movements are energetic, funny, slow or romantic, dances are great way to express yourself in the most beautiful way. Dances have been a part of numerous cultures since ancient times across the world. It is considered as a form of self-expression,...

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Dance and Rhythm - Understanding the Elegant...

If you have never seen an Odissi dance recital previously, it is time you seen one now to understand the grace, elegance and highly evolved techniques of dancing. Odissi is roughly 2000 years old, with the oldest evidences dating back to 2nd century BC, collected from the Jain caves of Udhaygiri.  The dance developed...

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Dance and Rhythm -- Evolution of Bharatanatyam...

The word Bharatanatyam is erroneously thought to translate into dance of India (Bharat natyam). However, the correct etymology would be ‘bha’ from bhava or expression, ‘ra’ from raaga or melody and ‘ta’ from taalam or rhythm. Natyam in Sanskrit means dance filled with drama. Therefore, the correct translation would be a...

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