amazing dances from around the world

From the gentle tunes of the Nati Dance in Himachal Pradesh, let us now travel to Egypt to witness the dance of Raqs Sharki or Egyptian Belly dance. Much before it was given the westernized name

The colors of Rajasthan are enough to evoke a feeling of pride and happiness even in the most dull and dreary hearts. From the allure of Raqs Sharki, the rhythm slows down its pace to match the catchy tunes of the Ghoomar,a dance native to Rajasthan, has evolved as a social dance that encompasses women of all ages. The enthralling appeal of the Ghoomar lies in its specific and intricate footwork and waist movements that lend an amazing grace to the whole performance. The women with their faces covered by colourful Chuneris (Scarves), rotate slowly around as their skirts form a graceful pirouette around them- called

Swaying gracefully to the slow tunes from a flute is one way to express yourself through dance, but the Africans have moves that could get any two left footed man up on his feet and hop to their local dance known as the Adumu. The Adumu is a Maasai dance performed during the coming of age ceremony for warriors who are called

We started with the belief that dance is a part of everyday life, that where there is rhythm there is dance too and none illustrates it better than the tribes of Nigeria where dance and signing is as important as food for sustenance. Even before the babies are born, the rhythm and movements are ingrained in their DNA patterns, the mother and father alike celebrate every moment of existence with song and dance. The Yoruba Dance in particular is danced in colorful costumes and backed by catchy drums to set the beat. The movements are mostly restricted to the hips and characterized by a posture that mimics sitting. Beautiful to watch, the Yoruba dance demonstrates the sensibilities of the Nigerians, that are attuned to believe that celebration does not need an occasion, every moment can be celebrated and enjoyed if you understand its purpose.