Indian Folk Dance
Indian Folk dances are performed to express bliss and joy among themselves. The Folk dances are unique to a region and are performed on various occasions like welcoming new seasons, harvesting season, wedding and various festivities. These dances are performed using specific costumes which are colorful and lots of other accessories including special jewelry based on specific region.
Atharva School of fine arts is one of the best Folk Dances Institute in Mumbai.
Following folk dances practices are taught at the institute by our expert teachers –
Kashmir - Rouff
Punjab - Bhangra, Giddha
Rajasthan - Ghoomar
Assam-Bihu
Rajasthan - Teratali, Chakri
Haryanavi – Ghoomar
Rajasthan - Kalbeliya
Uttara khand - Jhumar,Chapeli
Uttar Pradesh – Holi
Arunachal Pradesh – Phonung
Maharashtra – Koli, Shetkari, Madiya, Warli
Gujarat – Hudo, Garbi, Garba, Misra Raas
Kerala – Kaikottikali, Oppana
Tamil Nadu – Kavadiattam, Kollattam, Kummiattam, Kargattam
West Bengal – Dunauchi Naach, Santhal
Nagaland – Zheliam Naga Tribal Dance
Madhya Pradesh – Vivah Nrutya
AND Much More......
Glimpses of our folk dance performances at various events - TV Shows, International Events, Festivals
