India is the breeding ground of the age-old ancient dances. In this era of discos, the ancient dances are still preserved in India. The Traditional, cultural and Classical Indian Dances are no less than a Heritage. These Living Heritages of India attract thousands of tourists all over the world.
The sub-continent India is the birth place of varied forms of dances. Indian dances have been influenced by time and environment, yet they sustain their originality and interest. Dances of India, the Pride of the Nation, have always brought name and fame to the country. The classical dances of India - Bharatanatyam, Kathakali, Kathak, Maipuri, Odissi, Kuchipuri and Mohiniyattam allure lots of Tourists to India. The popularity of India dances have led to Indian Dance Festival.
Indian Dance Festival presents the culture and heritage apart from mere dance. Travel to India doesn’t mean just visiting Taj Mahal, ancient monuments, temples of Khajuraho and Varanasi, taking blessings of Lord Jagannatha at Puri, relaxing at the beautiful beaches of Goa and Orissa, rejuvanating through Ayurveda and Yoga in Kerala, trekking in the Himalayas at Shimla or Leh-Ladakh, enjoying the colors of India at Pushkar Fair, etc. A trip to India is incomplete without exploring its culture. And India Dance Festival fulfills the wishes of tourists to explore Indian culure through the medium Dance. The charisma of classical dances give soul to Ajanta and Ellora, revive the love story of Krishna and Radha through the act of Rasalila and lot more.
India Dance Festival
India is a unique tourist destination offering a large variety of dances like Classical dances, Tribal dances, State dances, Specific Festival Dances. To make it convenient for the Dance lover and Heritage lover tourists in India and Abroad, Indian Dance Festival has been organized. The Indian Dance Festival goes all the year around showing different variety of Indian Dances in different seasons.
The various types of Classical Dances have their own significances. Bharatanataym Dance of India skillfully personifies the 3 primary ingredients of dancing-bhava(mood), rage(music and melody) and tala(timing). The technique of Bharatanatyam comprises of 64 principles of coordinated hand, foot, face and body movements. Manipuri Dance of India is believed to be created by Radha and Krishana. Kathakali Dance of India is the only dance in which the entire body-the skeleton and muscles, including the muscles as small as facial muscle are used to portray emotion. Kathak dance of India recites religious and mythological tales with music, mime and dance. Kuchipudi Dance of India presents scenes from Hindu Epics and mythological tales via dance and dramas. Odissi Dance of India is the lifeline of Orissa which is a three parts break- head, chest and pelvis.
Aforementioned are just a few mesmerizing dances among classical category of dances in India.
Travel to India : India Dance Festivals
