On International Dance Day 2020, Know Different Dance Forms in India That Convey Beautiful Multiculturalism of The Nation (Watch Videos)

April 29 marks the celebration of International Dance Day 2020. Annually marked on this day, it celebrates the anniversary of the birth of Jean-Georges Noverre, the creator of modern ballet. It is a global celebration of dance created by the Dance Committee of the International Theatre Institute (ITI), the main partner for the performing arts of UNESCO. India, known for its multiculturalism has many forms of dance, called the classical dance, each state has its unique form of dancing. On this International Dance Day 2020, we look at some of the famous dance forms from India. International Dance Day 2020 HD Images With Quotes: Inspirational Sayings That Will Encourage You To Take Up Dancing!

Since this morning, netizens are sharing quotes, pictures and videos about dancing. Those who have been practising dancing as a hobby are sharing their old photos and videos online. Prahlad Singh Patel, India's Minister of State (Independent Charge) of the Ministry of Culture and Tourism has shared on Twitter, the dance forms from different states, along with a video of each these dances. Each of these dances is distinctly different from another, in terms of movement, music, attires and the symbolism. International Dance Day 2020: Hrithik Roshan, Madhuri Dixit, Tiger Shroff And Other Bollywood Stars Who Dance Only To Steal Hearts! (Watch Videos).

Know About Different Dance Forms From India:

Bharatnatyam From Tamil Nadu

विश्व नृत्य दिवस पर भारत की महान नृत्यांगना,पद्म विभूषण,@sangeetnatak के सर्वोच्च सम्मान से सम्मानित मा @sonal_mansingh जी नृत्य झलक प्रेषित है ।मै उनके माध्यम से सभी नृत्य कलाकारों को शुभकामनाएँ देता हूँ @PMOIndia @incredibleindia @MinOfCultureGoI @tourismgoi @BJP4MP @BJP4India pic.twitter.com/kPKGUFc4LA

— Prahlad Singh Patel (@prahladspatel) April 29, 2020

Bharatnatyam is usually a solo performance but accompanied by musicians and singers. Mime is an important aspect of this dance where the dancer expresses the sahitya through movement.

Bihu Dance From Assam

विश्व नृत्य दिवस पर भारत के असम का नृत्य विहू की झलक,सभी कलाकारों को शुभकामनाएँ @PMOIndia @sarbanandsonwal @himantabiswa @incredibleindia @MinOfCultureGoI @BJP4India @BJP4MP @BJP4Assam pic.twitter.com/XG3CfoGANb

— Prahlad Singh Patel (@prahladspatel) April 29, 2020

This is a joyous folk dance that is performed on the occasion of New year in Assam and northeastern states. Performers wear traditional Assamese attire and jewellery and is performed with rapid hand movement.

Chhau Dance From West Bengal

विश्व नृत्य दिवस पर भारत के बंगाल का नृत्य छाऊ नृत्य की झलक,सभी कलाकारों को शुभकामनाएँ @PMOIndia @DebasreeBJP @incredibleindia @MinOfCultureGoI @BJP4India @BJP4MP @BJP4WBengal pic.twitter.com/Fhf1jQTUot

— Prahlad Singh Patel (@prahladspatel) April 29, 2020

Baiga Pardhauni From Madhya Pradesh

विश्व नृत्य दिवस पर भारत के मध्यप्रदेश के आदिम जनजाति बैगाओं का परधनी नृत्य की झलक,सभी कलाकारों को शुभकामनाएँ @PMOIndia @BJP4MP @incredibleindia @MinOfCultureGoI @BJP4India pic.twitter.com/IKFnJDW6Cs

— Prahlad Singh Patel (@prahladspatel) April 29, 2020

Performed by the Gonds and Baiga tribes in MP, this dance involves the use of sticks as props. It is said to remind them of the warrior days when they fought with sticks to defend the enemy.

Bhangra and Giddha Dance From Punjab

विश्व नृत्य दिवस पर भारत के पंजाब का विश्व प्रसिद्ध नृत्य भांगड़ा की झलक,सभी कलाकारों को शुभकामनाएँ @PMOIndia @incredibleindia @MinOfCultureGoI @BJP4India @BJP4MP @incredibleindia pic.twitter.com/NZIJE3tc3S

— Prahlad Singh Patel (@prahladspatel) April 29, 2020

Bhangra is a celebratory dance form originating from the Majha area of Punjab. It is associated with the celebration of Vaisakhi, a major spring time festival in the north.

Ghoomar From Rajasthan

विश्व नृत्य दिवस पर भारत के राजस्थान का नृत्य घूमर की झलक,सभी कलाकारों को शुभकामनाएँ @PMOIndia @incredibleindia @gssjodhpur @MinOfCultureGoI @tourismgoi @BJP4MP @BJP4India @BJP4Rajasthan @Dev_Jurix pic.twitter.com/iitTCoPJHo

— Prahlad Singh Patel (@prahladspatel) April 29, 2020

Ghoomar is a traditional folk dance of Rajasthan which was performed by the Bhil tribe to worship Goddess Sarasvati. It later evolved into the traditional dance of the state.

Kathak Dance From Uttar Pradesh

विश्व नृत्य दिवस पर भारत के उत्तर प्रदेश का नृत्य कत्थक की झलक,सभी कलासाधकों को शुभकामनाएँ @PMOIndia @myogiadityanath @incredibleindia @MinOfCultureGoI @tourismgoi @BJP4India @BJP4MP @BJP4UP pic.twitter.com/Dz4z9vbGYe

— Prahlad Singh Patel (@prahladspatel) April 29, 2020

A form of classic dance, it has major storytelling through the performance. It is said wandering Kathakars (storytellers) communicated stories from the great epics and ancient mythology through dance, songs and music.

Kuchipudi Dance From Andhra Pradesh

विश्व नृत्य दिवस पर भारत के आंध्रप्रदेश का नृत्य कुचीपुड़ी की झलक ।सभी कलाकारों को शुभकामनाएँ @PMOIndia @kishanreddybjp @incredibleindia @tourismgoi @MinOfCultureGoI @BJP4MP @BJP4India @BJP4Andhra pic.twitter.com/5GepBKBOow

— Prahlad Singh Patel (@prahladspatel) April 29, 2020

This dance form gets its name from a village named Kuchipudi in state of Andhra Pradesh. It is a dance-drama performance, with its roots in the ancient Hindu Sanskrit text of Natya Shastra.

Lavani From Maharashtra

विश्व नृत्य दिवस पर भारत के महाराष्ट्र राज्य का नृत्य लावनी की झलक,सभी कलाकारों का अभिनंदन @PMOIndia @nitin_gadkari @incredibleindia @tourismgoi @MinOfCultureGoI @BJP4Maharashtra @BJP4MP @BJP4India pic.twitter.com/6ordS34RMi

— Prahlad Singh Patel (@prahladspatel) April 29, 2020

Lavani is a folk dance performed by Marathi women in Maharashtra. The songs are of quick tempo and it was a morale booster in the 18th century. It is of two types, one is Nirguni and other is of a sensual kind.

Garba From Gujarat

विश्व नृत्य दिवस पर भारत के गुजरात का गरबा नृत्य की झलक ।सभी गरबा प्रेमियों का अभिनंदन @PMOIndia @incredibleindia @tourismgoi @MinOfCultureGoI @BJP4India @BJP4MP @BJP4Gujarat pic.twitter.com/3PsQ5PfekH

— Prahlad Singh Patel (@prahladspatel) April 29, 2020

Usually performed in the festival of Navratri, it involves doing steps in circles. It is said to have similarities to other spiritual dances, such as those of Sufi culture.

Odissi From Odisha

विश्व नृत्य दिवस पर भारत के उड़ीसा राज्य का प्रमुख नृत्य ओडसी की झलक ।सभी कलासाधकों का अभिनंदन @PMOIndia @dpradhanbjp @incredibleindia @tourismgoi @MinOfCultureGoI @BJP4India @BJP4MP @BJP4Odisha pic.twitter.com/PgUnhM0CfW

— Prahlad Singh Patel (@prahladspatel) April 29, 2020

Odissi is another form of classical dance from Odisha that has originated in the Hindu temples here. The dance expresses religious stories and spiritual ideas, particularly of Vaishnavism.

Rouf Dance From Kashmir

विश्व नृत्य दिवस पर भारत के जम्मू और कश्मीर के रूऊफ नृत्य की झलक ।@PMOIndia @incredibleindia @MinOfCultureGoI @tourismgoi @BJP4India @BJP4MP @BJP4JnK pic.twitter.com/xUKGuHl7q8

— Prahlad Singh Patel (@prahladspatel) April 29, 2020

The Rouf is a folk dance form which is mainly practised by the women of the Kashmir valley. The dance is performed on marriage functions or other celebratory occasions here.

Sattriya Dance From Assam

विश्व नृत्य दिवस पर असम के सतरिया नृत्य की झलक ।सभ कलासाधकों का अभिनंदन @PMOIndia @sarbanandsonwal @incredibleindia @MinOfCultureGoI @tourismgoi @BJP4India @BJP4MP pic.twitter.com/Zqm9u20R2a

— Prahlad Singh Patel (@prahladspatel) April 29, 2020

Kathakali From Kerala

विश्व नृत्य दिवस पर भारत की नृत्य विधाओं मे दक्षिण भारत के कथाकली नृत्य की झलक ।सभी नृत्यांगनाओं और नृत्यकों को हार्दिक शुभकामनाएँ @PMOIndia @incredibleindia @MinOfCultureGoI @tourismgoi @BJP4India @BJP4MP pic.twitter.com/iAVCOL7nPd

— Prahlad Singh Patel (@prahladspatel) April 29, 2020

What thoroughly distinguishes Kathakali from other storytelling dance drama is the elaborate makeup, costume and face masks, which carry a charm of their own.

Almost every state in the country has its own cultural dance form, which is symbolic to their deity or some festive celebration. Similar to the other dance forms like hip hop, jazz, ballet, salsa, which we categorically call as western dance, India has such a great variety of dance forms in each of this culture. We wish everyone a Happy International Dance Day 2020!

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